In the early hours of the morning, Shirley Jeanne Wagner’s life of 97 years quietly ended on November 26, 2025, with her daughter by her side. She was born on March 20, 1928, in the small town of Froid, Montana, to Elmer Strandlund and Erna Haase Strandlund. She attended elementary and high school, graduating from Froid High School… Yay Cardinals! The following year took her to Montana State College, hoping for a career in nursing.
During the summer, Shirley met Ned, her future husband for the next 68 years, who was attending Montana State College. Between studying and dating, she was engaged by May, getting her MRS degree in August! Yes, August 22, 1948, was the wedding of Shirley Jeanne Strandlund and Ned Erven Wagner on her family farm in Froid, Montana. Her career changed from nursing to family, following farm life to city life, when they moved to Winston, Oregon, in 1953. Another move to Lake Oswego and onward to Beaverton in 1965. She was a Toastmistress, PTA member, and Cheerleader at her son's games, in addition to being the stay-at-home MOM doing things for her children.
Shirley is survived by 1 daughter, Raelyn Blank (Bill), and 4 sons, Kernan Wagner (Carla), Layton Wagner (Brenda), Verlin Wagner (Sue), Quintin Wagner (Debbie), and 10 grandchildren, Kate Fox, Kit Wagner, Kirsten Warren, Joel Wagner, Brandon Wagner, Benjamin Wagner, Mitchel Wagner, and 14+ great grandchildren.
Shirley is predeceased by her husband, Ned Wagner, 2 siblings, Harlow Strandlund, Doyle Strandlund, and one son, Neldon Wagner.
Memorial contributions may be made to: Beaverton Christian Church in Beaverton Oregon.
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