Shirley Labertew (Gausman)

Shirley Labertew passed away on December 25, 2023, at the age of 92.

She was born to Arthur and Esther Gausman on November 28, 1931, in Kimball, Nebraska. She was an only child. On July 8, 1951, she married her high school sweetheart, Morris, and they spent the next 64 years together. In their retirement years, they spent the winters in Mesa, AZ, where they loved to play golf and have “happy hour” with their many friends. She also was an avid bridge player.

She is survived by 2 sons, Mark (Debbie) Labertew, Michael Labertew, and son-in-law Steve Cadez. Her daughter preceded her in death in 2009, as did her husband, Morris, in 2015.

She has four grandchildren, Nicole (Robert) Quintana, Trevor Labertew, Kortney Labertew, Jeremy Labertew and three step grandchildren, Chris Mclean, Stacey (Erby) Rocha and Anna Cadez. Plus, seven great grandchildren and one great-great grandson.

A memorial service will be held on March 23, 2024, at 11:00 AM at the Crippin Funeral Home Chapel followed by a celebration of her life at The Montrose Elks Lodge.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to Shephard’s Hand in Shirley’s name.