Shirley Ann Horstman Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Shirley Ann Horstman Obituary Shirley Horstman, 89, died peacefully in San Diego, CA on Monday, April 19, 2021 surrounded by family. She was born in Freeport, Illinois, the youngest of Homer and Gertrude Stanton's three children. After moving to Iowa in 1944, Shirley graduated from Gates Business College in 1950 and married Dean Horstman in 1952. Three of their children (Kendall, Glen and Vicki) were born in Ames, Iowa. Her family moved to San Leandro, CA in 1957 and then to Visalia, CA in 1961 where she resided until 2019. Shirley served not only as her husband's secretary in his insurance business, but also helped open and manage Dean and Shirley's Lighthouse, a lighting and collectibles store, for 15 years before retiring. In addition, Shirley was very active in Visalia Christian Ministries and enjoyed traveling with their group both abroad and in the United States. She will be greatly missed by her family and all who loved her. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband Dean; her son Mark; her sister Marjorie Flieder; and her brother Gene Stanton. She is survived by her sons Kendall and Glen Horstman; her daughter Vicki Brandon; and grandchildren Matthew Horstman, Myra Coln and Trevor Brandon-Harris. A graveside service and celebration of life will be held privately. "In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association ." Condolences may be sent to www.salseranddillard.com.

Shirley Ann Horstman

August 22, 1931 - April 19, 2021