Shirley M. Zachariasen

Shirley Zachariasen, 96, of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, passed away at Ascension Living-St. Francis Hospital Place Care Facility on February 3, 2023. She was born July 12, 1926, in Milwaukee, daughter of William and Alma Felber and brother of William Felber.

Shirley married William Zachariasen on June 19, 1948. She cherished memories of his love for her and their family, enjoying many vacations in Wisconsin and neighboring states. Three children were born to this union.

Her strong faith in Christ’s gospel and love of scripture inspired many ministries in and out of church in a lifetime of service to others. Her joy of cooking was the delight of many. Shirley and Bill enjoyed each other and their shared interests of gardening, fishing, hiking and family vacationing.

Left to honor her memory are her three children: Linda (Jim) Lubner (Milwaukee), Ron (Cathy Jo) Zachariasen (Cedar Rapids, IA) and Karen (John) Mazos (Madison, AL) along with her five grandchildren, Kathy and Erin Lubner, Eric (Natalie) Zachariasen, Kira (Aaron) Volkart and Ben Zachariasen. She had seven great-grandchildren: Mackenzie Wessells-Zachariasen, Jackson Duran, Abram Volkart, Hazel Volkart, Eden Volkart, Elizabeth Zachariasen and Nathan Zachariasen.

Nieces: Sharon Felber, Lori Felber; nephew: James Felber.

She was predeceased by her parents, husband William, and her brother, William Felber.

May God welcome her into His eternal light enjoying reunion with Bill and family.

Thank you to the staff of Ascension Living-St. Francis Place, who gave her loving and compassionate care.

Private interment at Woodlawn Cemetery.

For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son,

that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

Do not let your hearts be troubled. Trust in God, trust also in Me.

In My Father’s house are many rooms. If it were not so, I would have told you.

I am going there to prepare a place for you.

I will come back and take you to be with Me that you may also be where I am. John 14:2-4

Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you.

I do not give to you as the world gives.

Do not let your heart be troubled and do not be afraid. John 14:27

Onward and Upward

Give me strength, Lord, for each day,

Guide and direct my paths, I pray.

Telling the story of Jesus to all,

Faithfully witnessing, lest one should fall.

You paid the price on Calvary’s tree,

Shedding your blood for sinners like me.

So with joy in my heart, singing praises to thee,

Looking to the “blessed hope” as my victory.

Mrs. S. Zachariasen, 1971