Rivkin, Shirley Ann (nee Johnson) age 88, of Waconia, formerly of Eden Prairie, passed peacefully on March 17, 2017 surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband, Melvin; and granddaughter, Michelle Stiles. Survived by daughters, Darcy (Tim) Gjerde, Danette (Steve) Quam, and Victoria (Scott) Ruud; grandchildren, Joel Michaelson, Nadine (Deric) Graff, Dustin (Sandy) Quam, and Jett Ruud; great-grandchildren, Haylie and Emma Quam; and sister, Donna (Gary) Wessling. Shirley was born in Minneapolis on March 4, 1929 to Charlie and Anna Johnson, the tenth of twelve children. She was a very hard worker and at age 84, finally retired from Eden Prairie school district after over 30 years. She was a loving and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and friend. A memorial service will be held Thursday, March 30 at 2pm with a visitation beginning at 1pm at Huber Funeral Home, 16394 Glory ln, Eden Prairie. In lieu of flowers, memorials preferred.

Published on March 26, 2017


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