Shirley Ann Gause Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley Ann Gause of West Lafayette, Indiana, who departed this world on February 23, 2026 at the age of 81. Shirley Ann leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Clarence Painter and Lucille Painter (Rickord); her husband Steven Gause; her former husband Thane Custer; and her brothers, Harold Painter (late Cindy) and Steve Pickford.
She is survived by: her children, Tiffany Custer Lechuga (Phillip), Karen Rapson (Chris), Steven Gause and Jim Marshall (Nancy); her sister Wanda Selking (Jerry); and her grandchildren, Gabriel, Donovan Lechuga, Nick, Anthony Baron, Lauren, Noah Rapson, Matthew Rapson (Olivia), Julie Knight (Adam), Samantha and Jessica Bradburn. She is also survived by eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society for Greater Lafayette.
