Howard Eugene Shirley
May 17, 1928 - May 4, 2007
SALEM - Howard was born in La Grande, Oregon to John and Cleo Shirley. He married Carla T. Jensen on August 1, 1951 at the Logan Temple in Utah. She preceded him in death on July 20, 2005. They had 7 children: Kathi Leon, Barb Villa, Sharon White, Ron Shirley, Norm Shirley, Debbie Neilson, and Mike Shirley. He has two brothers, Cliff and Bob; 25 grandcildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Howard was a survival instructor in the Air Force. He worked as a truck driver, insurance agent, and wood stove retailer. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Viewing will be Wednesday, May 9, 10 a.m., at the Brush Hills Ward, 1830 Brush College Rd. NW. in Salem where services will folow at 11 a.m. Interment at Willamette National Cemetery in Portland. Arrangements under the direction of Restlawn Funeral Home in Salem.