Shirley Therien Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Shirley Therien of Whiting, New Jersey, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Shirley left this world on December 4, 2025 at the age of 96, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
She was predeceased by: her husband Merrill P. Therien; and her parents, Charles Behr and Martha Behr. She is survived by: her children, Richard Therien (Maria), Shirley Davis, Barbara Fischer (William), Keven Therien (Anna), Merrill Therien, Jr. and Walter Therien (Karin); and her siblings, Clarence Miller and Russell Miller (Noreen). She is also survived by grandchildren, her 29 cherished great grandchildren and her 2 great-great grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Shirley's name to Hackensack Meridian Hospice out of Southern Ocean Medical Center https://give.hackensackmeridianhealth.org (to donate to hospice, click direct my gift to and select Hackensack Meridian Hospice) or to Deborah Heart and Lung Foundation Donate Now – Deborah Foundation.
