Shirley Opal Ralston Obituary
The passing of Shirley Opal Ralston of Pelican Rapids, Minnesota occurred on July 25, 2026. Shirley, born on October 11, 1937, is remembered by those who knew her. 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, Emil Ellingson and Nita Ellingson (Smith); her husband Jack Ralston; and her brothers, Leo, Donald and Rodney.
She is survived by: her children, Crystal Thorson (Robin) of Barnesville, MN, Karen Brettingen (Lane) of Lakeville, MN and Steven Huseby (Ann) of Elko, MN; her stepchildren, Carrie Ralston (Olgeir Thorisson) and John Ralston; her grandchildren, Kaija Thorson, Chelsea Clark (Alex), Alexandra Rundquist (Nathan), Erika Brettingen (Dean), Jay Brettingen (Melissa), Tyler Lekang (Larissa), Ryker Huseby and Riley Huseby; her stepgrandchildren, Thorir Olgeirsson Ralston (Maria), Nikulas Olgeirsson, Arthur Olgeirsson and Margret Olgeirsdottir Ralston; her great grandchildren, Sondre Clark and Linnea Lekang; her stepgreat-grandchildren, Haddy, Jon Bui and Bjarki; and her sister-in-law Carol Rice (Charles). She is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorials to HIA Hospice (formerly Hospice of the Red River Valley) are suggested.
