Shirley Lee Bebensee Obituary

The family announces the passing of Shirley Lee Bebensee in Shoreview, Minnesota on July 18, 2026. Shirley, born on October 15, 1942, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

She was predeceased by: her parents, Acquina Stevens Otto and Ernest Otto; her husband Michael Christian; and her siblings, Gary, Timmie, Debbie, Bonnie, Janice and Sheldon.

She is survived by: her daughters, Pam Payne (Tom) of Dayton, MN and Paula Graff (Curt) of Amery, WI; her stepchildren, Kim Johnson (Michael) of Apex, NC, Stephanie Madsen (Joseph) of Westminster, MD and David Christian of Brooklyn, NY.; her siblings, Larry Otto, Beany Otto (Diane), Cal Otto (Julie) and Minetta Kraynyk (Ed); her sister-in-law Susan Cencich; and her grandchildren, Ishaka, Justin, Jeff, Jayson, Mikayla, Sofi, Sami, Kirby, Andrew, Juliana and Wyatt. She is also survived by six great grandchildren, and Michael's five grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be designated to the Parkinson's Foundation or the American Cancer Society.