Shirley was born in Aumsville, Oregon on October 17, 1935 to Anthony Minten and Crystal Shank Minten.
She attended St. Mary's Elementary School then Stayton High School and received a degree from Willamette University. Shirley taught physical education at Central High School in Independence, Oregon until she retired in 1990.
She married Daniel Hardin on December 28, 1968, together sharing 37 years of love, life and friendship; he preceded her in death in 2005.
Shirley's beloved family consists of her sister; Maxine Hain, brothers; Raymond, Richard, and Bill Minten; and several nieces and nephews.
A visitation & rosary for Shirley will be held Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at 5:00pm at Howell, Edwards, Doerksen Funeral Home, 1350 Commercial St SE, Salem, Oregon 97302. A funeral mass will occur Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 10:00 AM at St. Josephs Catholic Church, 721 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, Oregon 97301. A graveside service will occur Wednesday, December 14, 2022 at 12:00 PM at City View Cemetery, 390 Hoyt St S, Salem, Oregon 97302.
Shirley asks that her family and friends would remember her when the sun shines bright and the flowers burst into color.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.hed-fh.com.
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