Shirley Ann

Royster (Getts/Jardine)

Shirley Ann (Getts, Jardine) Royster of Lake Mills passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 after a 4 year battle with cancer.

She was born on July 23, 1940 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of the late S. Arthur and Julia (Ruhonis) Getts.

Shirley was as unique an individual as was ever born who lived life to the fullest. You could always find her with a pen and paper jotting down her "to do" list or sketching up her next vision.

Shirley had an eye for the unusual and loved to bring life back into old unused items.

Shirley also enjoyed bringing the outdoors into her home. Whether it was the finest china or the rustiest scrap iron to adorn her outdoor garden oasis; she always had a place for every piece.

You may have seen her works of art on backdrops at the Al Wringling Theater or the Wisconsin Opry, the chalkboard art at St. Vincent de Paul of Baraboo, Crafts at "From Me To You" window displays at True Value of Lake Mills, displays at St. Vincent de Paul of Lake Mills, or one of the many garage sales that she put on every spring and fall at her home in Lake Mills.

Shirley had a gift for making every person feel accepted, important, and cared for. Her biggest accomplishment in life was being a mother of four, grandmother of nine, and great grandmother of seven.

Shirley truly lived up to the "l" in her name: intense, emotional, perfected everything she knew, and exuded creative talent.

Shirley is survived by her children, Michael (Debbie) Jardine, Greg (Martha Lee) Jardine, Cynthia (Derek) Goetz, and Shawn (Katie) Royster; brother, Wayne (Bev) Getts; sister, Susan Getts; Brother-in-law, Frank Mordick; grandchildren, Michelle (Cliff) Hagedorn, Derek Jardine, Chris Jardine, Josh Jardine, Tifany (Peter) Stark, Natasha (Eric) McEachern, Andrea Wright, Haley Royster and Kelton Royster, along with seven great grandchildren, four nieces and multiple cousins.

Predeceased by parents; one sister, Sharon Mordick; aunts and uncles; and one nephew, Stephen Mordick.

Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Friday, April 1, 2016 at the Claussen Funeral Home in Lake Mills.

Burial will be at Rock Lake Cemetery.

A luncheon will be served at the St. Francis Xavier Catechetical Center following graveside services.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family (Shawn Royster) for future designation.

A Special Thank You to nurse Tabitha from Rainbow Hospice Care along with her nursing staff for their compassionate care of Shirley.

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