Shirley Wallander

Shirley Wallander, 85, of Billings, previously of Froid, died Thursday, April 21, 2022, at her home.

She was born Oct. 25, 1936, in Medicine Lake to Lu and Melvin Tronson. She graduated from Medicine Lake High School in 1955.

On Jan. 3, 1957, she married Gregory Wallander in Sidney and they spent 65 years together.

She enjoyed children, especially babies, and was a foster parent for several infants. All of her grandchildren have many fond memories of time they spent with her.

She worked as a secretary/ bookkeeper for a short time, but her favorite role in life was being a homemaker. She was an excellent cook and also enjoyed her flower gardens.

While living in Froid, she was a member of the Roosevelt County Library board, the Froid Womens Club and was a member of the Froid Congregational Church. She