Shirley was born to Ernest and Irene Mason on June 9, 1941, in North Platte and grew up with six siblings.
As a teenager, Shirley worked downtown at The Tom-Tom Coffee Shop and Hoover's Jewelry Store. When she was 19 years old, she met the love of her life, Theodore E. Blakeman. They dated a few months before he was deployed overseas, but their love continued through love letters.
On May 20, 1962, Shirley and Ted were united in marriage at the First Lutheran Church in North Platte. In this union she was blessed with two beautiful, young daughters, Carrie and Jenny, and together, Shirley and Ted had three more children, Ted, Jr., Sheri and Troy.
After raising five beautiful children Shirley went back to work. She worked for many years in the clothing department at Herberger's but had to retire early to care for her husband who was terminally ill. Along with caring for Ted, Shirley volunteered as a Foster Grandparent and worked at Buffalo Elementary, Hall School and Our Redeemer Lutheran School. She was affectionately known as "Grandma B" and loved what she did!
Shirley was baptized a member of the Berean Church and all throughout her life, she had a strong faith in God that rippled throughout her entire family.
Preceded by:
Husband: Theodore Blakeman, Sr.
Parents: Ernest and Irene Mason
Brother: Bob Mason
In-laws: Ira and Donna Blakeman
Son-in-law: Ernie Naranjo
Great-grandson: T.J. Barker
Survived by:
Children: Carrie Naranjo (Kent Lichty), Jenny (Steve) Coleman, Ted, Jr. (Debbie) Blakeman and Sheri (Travis) Andersen, and Troy (Tami) Blakeman,
Brothers: Jim, Steve, Tim and Tom Mason
Sister: Charlette Coleman
Grandchildren: Nikki, Kellie, Steve, Krista, Zack, Derek, Tate, Brittany and Brianna
20 great-grandchildren
Many nieces, nephews and other family
Odean Colonial Chapel
As a teenager, Shirley worked downtown at The Tom-Tom Coffee Shop and Hoover's Jewelry Store. When she was 19 years old, she met the love of her life, Theodore E. Blakeman. They dated a few months before he was deployed overseas, but their love continued through love letters.
On May 20, 1962, Shirley and Ted were united in marriage at the First Lutheran Church in North Platte. In this union she was blessed with two beautiful, young daughters, Carrie and Jenny, and together, Shirley and Ted had three more children, Ted, Jr., Sheri and Troy.
After raising five beautiful children Shirley went back to work. She worked for many years in the clothing department at Herberger's but had to retire early to care for her husband who was terminally ill. Along with caring for Ted, Shirley volunteered as a Foster Grandparent and worked at Buffalo Elementary, Hall School and Our Redeemer Lutheran School. She was affectionately known as "Grandma B" and loved what she did!
Shirley was baptized a member of the Berean Church and all throughout her life, she had a strong faith in God that rippled throughout her entire family.
Preceded by:
Husband: Theodore Blakeman, Sr.
Parents: Ernest and Irene Mason
Brother: Bob Mason
In-laws: Ira and Donna Blakeman
Son-in-law: Ernie Naranjo
Great-grandson: T.J. Barker
Survived by:
Children: Carrie Naranjo (Kent Lichty), Jenny (Steve) Coleman, Ted, Jr. (Debbie) Blakeman and Sheri (Travis) Andersen, and Troy (Tami) Blakeman,
Brothers: Jim, Steve, Tim and Tom Mason
Sister: Charlette Coleman
Grandchildren: Nikki, Kellie, Steve, Krista, Zack, Derek, Tate, Brittany and Brianna
20 great-grandchildren
Many nieces, nephews and other family
Odean Colonial Chapel
Shirley was born to Ernest and Irene Mason on June 9, 1941, in North Platte and grew up with six siblings.
As a teenager, Shirley worked downtown at The Tom-Tom Coffee Shop and Hoover's Jewelry Store. When she was 19 years old, she met the love of her life, Theodore E. Blakeman. They dated a few months before he was deployed overseas, but their love continued through love letters.
On May 20, 1962, Shirley and Ted were united in marriage at the First Lutheran Church in North Platte. In this union she was blessed with two beautiful, young daughters, Carrie and Jenny, and together, Shirley and Ted had three more children, Ted, Jr., Sheri and Troy.
After raising five beautiful children Shirley went back to work. She worked for many years in the clothing department at Herberger's but had to retire early to care for her husband who was terminally ill. Along with caring for Ted, Shirley volunteered as a Foster Grandparent and worked at Buffalo Elementary, Hall School and Our Redeemer Lutheran School. She was affectionately known as "Grandma B" and loved what she did!
Shirley was baptized a member of the Berean Church and all throughout her life, she had a strong faith in God that rippled throughout her entire family.
Preceded by:
Husband: Theodore Blakeman, Sr.
Parents: Ernest and Irene Mason
Brother: Bob Mason
In-laws: Ira and Donna Blakeman
Son-in-law: Ernie Naranjo
Great-grandson: T.J. Barker
Survived by:
Children: Carrie Naranjo (Kent Lichty), Jenny (Steve) Coleman, Ted, Jr. (Debbie) Blakeman and Sheri (Travis) Andersen, and Troy (Tami) Blakeman,
Brothers: Jim, Steve, Tim and Tom Mason
Sister: Charlette Coleman
Grandchildren: Nikki, Kellie, Steve, Krista, Zack, Derek, Tate, Brittany and Brianna
20 great-grandchildren
Many nieces, nephews and other family
Odean Colonial Chapel
As a teenager, Shirley worked downtown at The Tom-Tom Coffee Shop and Hoover's Jewelry Store. When she was 19 years old, she met the love of her life, Theodore E. Blakeman. They dated a few months before he was deployed overseas, but their love continued through love letters.
On May 20, 1962, Shirley and Ted were united in marriage at the First Lutheran Church in North Platte. In this union she was blessed with two beautiful, young daughters, Carrie and Jenny, and together, Shirley and Ted had three more children, Ted, Jr., Sheri and Troy.
After raising five beautiful children Shirley went back to work. She worked for many years in the clothing department at Herberger's but had to retire early to care for her husband who was terminally ill. Along with caring for Ted, Shirley volunteered as a Foster Grandparent and worked at Buffalo Elementary, Hall School and Our Redeemer Lutheran School. She was affectionately known as "Grandma B" and loved what she did!
Shirley was baptized a member of the Berean Church and all throughout her life, she had a strong faith in God that rippled throughout her entire family.
Preceded by:
Husband: Theodore Blakeman, Sr.
Parents: Ernest and Irene Mason
Brother: Bob Mason
In-laws: Ira and Donna Blakeman
Son-in-law: Ernie Naranjo
Great-grandson: T.J. Barker
Survived by:
Children: Carrie Naranjo (Kent Lichty), Jenny (Steve) Coleman, Ted, Jr. (Debbie) Blakeman and Sheri (Travis) Andersen, and Troy (Tami) Blakeman,
Brothers: Jim, Steve, Tim and Tom Mason
Sister: Charlette Coleman
Grandchildren: Nikki, Kellie, Steve, Krista, Zack, Derek, Tate, Brittany and Brianna
20 great-grandchildren
Many nieces, nephews and other family
Odean Colonial Chapel
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