Shirley Genevieve Johnson

life story

UFFDA! UFFDA! UFFDA!!

Shirley Genevieve Johnson, 96, died on __________ 2024 at Amira Choice Roseville, having spent the last 1.5 years there under the loving care of the staff and of her family.

Early on, Shirley was known for her commentary – stubborn, hilarious, loving and caring – and many people recognized her, saying, “UffDa! UffDa! Uffda!” when they saw her – it was her mantra.

Shirley was born November 8, 1927 to August and Emma Johnson of Parkville MN. She was the only sister to nine brothers – Henry, Cliff, Ray, Chester, Kenneth, Elwood, Robert, Donald and Wilbert – and she survived them all, as well as their spouses! “Tell them I’m the last of the Parkville Johnsons!”, she proudly proclaimed.

She moved to St. Paul in the early 1950’s and spent her career at American Can from which she retired in 1986.

Shirley was athletic, strong, hard working, loyal. Her longtime friend and partner, Irene Engfer, preceded her in death on August 25, 2019.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews, good friends and with great memories. "I hope I was a good aunty!", she would say. She sure was!

A memorial service will be held on _____________ at Bradshaw Homes in White Bear Township. Visitation will be at 12:30pm with a brief ceremony following at 1pm. Please wear blue if you can - her favorite color. Cake and ice cream from her favorite place, Big Dipper, will be served. Graveside services will be held at Hillside Cemetery in West St. Paul ____ that same day.

Memorials preferred to American Cancer Society, The Arthritis Foundation or Macular Degeneration Association.