Shirley Nassauer

Shirley Mae Nassauer, age 85, of St. Louis Park, died peacefully in her home surrounded by family on March 4, 2012. She lived through the end of her life with courage and grace.
Born September 27th, 1926 to Isaac and Rose Diamond in Minot, North Dakota, Shirley was the youngest of 4 children. She moved to Minneapolis when she was 19 years old and met her future husband, Manfred, at her place of employment, Silent Sales. After leaving Silent Sales and spending time as a homemaker, she was employed as a Supervisor for Graphics Services, Inc. for two years and later as an Administrative Assistant in the Legal Department at General Mills for 19 years. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Sarah; and brothers, Norman and Jerome. She is survived by her loving husband, Fred and sons, Kerry and Rob and their families: Kerry’s daughter, Taylor, and son, Tyson, and Rob’s wife, Joan, daughters, Mae and Sarah, and Sarah’s husband, Jerome Tagger and great granddaughter, Aida Layla Tagger. She was a beautiful woman, a wonderful wife, and a loving and unconditionally supportive mother. She was a fun-loving person with a playful sense of humor who enjoyed baking and playing games such as Mahjong, Canasta and Scrabble. She is adored by many family and friends, including the family of brother Norman (deceased) and Barbara Diamond, nephew, Richard Diamond, deceased, (Lee), and nieces, Deborah Diamond (Elizabeth Boutin), Pam Diamond (Michael Brenner), Patty Diamond (John Wheeler) and many great-nieces and nephews, cousin, Walter (deceased) and Anita Blum and their daughter, Jeanette (George Pappas), and son, Steven (Julie), and nephew, Michael Greengard (Marilyn). Her home with “Freddy” was a place of warm hospitality treasured by a wide circle of extended family and friends. We thank Tammie Nyman and Allina Hospice Services for their wonderful care.
Funeral service TUESDAY 3:30 PM, ADATH YESHURUN CEMETERY CHAPEL, 56th & France Ave. S. Edina. To honor Shirley’s life, please send memorials to Adath Jeshurun Congregation or to a charity that is most meaningful to you. SHIVA at 2401 Flag Ave. So., St. Louis Park, Tuesday & Wednesday at 7 pm.