Shirley Nelson Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Shirley Nelson in Grand Forks, North Dakota, born in Roseau, Minnesota, whose life came to an end on May 23, 2026 at the age of 81, leaving behind cherished memories. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Shirley Nelson to show support.
She was predeceased by: her husband Ron; her parents, Harley Thompson and Evelyn Thompson; and her siblings, Leonard Thompson and Bonnie Beedy.
She is survived by: her children, Michael and Jeanne McBride (Jeff); her grandchildren, Alexander Nelson, Dylan Nelson, Avery McBride, Landon McBride, Lucas Sanders and Finley Nelson; her siblings, Warren Thompson (Carol), Glen Thompson, Don Thompson (Ardis), Wanda Rutherford (Paul) and Sue Thunder; and her siblings-in-law, Sherry Thompson and Mark Beedy.
She courageously battled Parkinson's disease for over 25 years, a feat not many get to achieve.
