Shirley Lindquist, 80, of Eau Claire passed away peacefully Sunday, November 6, 2016 at her niece’s home in Eastover, NC with her family at her side. Shirley was born in Eau Claire on June 2, 1936 to Edward and Stella Lindquist. She attended St. Patrick’s grade school and graduated from Regis High School in 1954. She attended the Eau Claire Vocational School prior to her employment with Northern States Power Company. Her career with NSP began in the "Stores" Department and later she transferred to the Accounting Department. Shirley served as the head cashier, retiring in 1991 after 37 years. Shirley was a member of Sacred Heart-St. Patrick’s Parish her entire life and volunteered for the parish. Shirley's hobbies included golfing, biking, cross country skiing and snowshoeing. Her passion for travel included touring all seven continents. Shirley visited over 100 hundred countries, enjoying the local culture, cuisine and customs. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Stella Lindquist, brother in-law (Ret) Col Jerome J. (Jerry) Wahl and significant friends, Bill Metz and Clayton Steinmetz. She is survived by her loving sister Jean Wahl of Hope Mills, NC, five nephews and one niece: Steven (Gina) Wahl of Richmond, VA, Michael (Judy) Wahl of Wapella, IL, Gregory (Debbie) Wahl of Antoine, AR, Mark (Regina) Wahl of Matthews, NC, Julie (Tony) McLamb of Eastover, NC and Dr. Joseph (Celia) Wahl of Whispering Pines, NC, and many great nieces and nephews. Shirley was touched by many friends throughout her life time including Tom Derouin and the family of the late Bill Metz.
Acknowledgement The family would like to express sincere thanks for the prayers, encouragement, and acts of kindness shown to Shirley and the family over the past several months. The Wahl family
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Shirley Ann Lindquist June 2, 1936 – November 6, 2016
Memorial Mass 11:00 A.M. Saturday, December 3, 2016 St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, 322 Fulton Street Eau Claire, Wisconsin Rev. George Thayilkuzhithottu, MSFS Interment following the Mass St. Patrick's Catholic Cemetery
LITURGY OF THE EUCHARIST Processional Hymn
Hear I Am Lord
Opening Prayer
Preparation of Gifts Hymn
How Great thou Art
Eucharistic Prayer
Response: Amen
Santus
LITURGY OF THE WORD First Reading
Isaiah 25: 6-9
Response: Thanks be to God
Memorial Acclamation Final Doxology
Responsorial Psalm
Psalm 23
Lord’s Prayer
Response: The Lord is my Shepherd; there is nothing I shall want.
Sign of Peace Second Reading
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18 Agnus Dei
Response: Thanks be to God
Homily
Rite of Communion Communion Procession Hymn Communion Meditation Hymn
Prayers of the Faithful
Words of Remembrance
Gospel Acclamation:
John 14: 1-6
The Bread of Life Amazing Grace
Response: Lord, Hear our prayer.
Recessional Hymn Please join the family for a social in the church Social Hall following the interment.
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