Shirley Mae Rossman

Shirley Mae Peterson Rossman was born November 26, 1937 to Charles and Alma Peterson in Park Rapids, MN. Shirley’s dad passed away when she was 7. Shortly after that, Shirley, her mom, and baby sister Jane moved to Helena, MT to be near her mom’s sister. After her freshman year at Helena High, they relocated to Butte, MT. She graduated from Butte High in 1955. She continued to be active in planning all class reunions and each month her “55” group met for lunch. On April 2, 1959, she married the love of her life, Bob Rossman. They definitely were soul mates and rarely went anywhere without each other. Her world was turned upside down when Bob passed away in April 2020. She started her career working for State Farm claims. In 1971 she began working for Dr.Engebrecht and Dr. Rotondi at Montana Urology Inc as the office manager. She retired in 1998 to travel and spend more time with Bob, her children, and grandchildren. She was proceeded in death by her loving husband Bob Rossman, parents Charles and Alma Peterson, parents- in- law Joe and Irene Rossman, sister and brother-in-law Jane and Howie Stark, son-in-law Russ Jacoby and nephew Bob Simonich. She is survived by children Joe (Angel) Rossman and Lisa Jacoby. Grandchildren Zac Rossman, Travis (Alicia) Jacoby, Kelci Jacoby (Mike Lengieza), Sydne Jacoby and niece April Stark. Shirley had a special relationship with Michelle Kambich and Tim Bosch and their girls Micaul and Kally. Shirley and Micaul shared the same birthday which only bonded them further. She enjoyed and looked forward to each visit, phone call, text, and photos of Marlow, Jules, and Henry. Shirley continued to be active after Bob’s passing and met with her walking group Kay Russell, JoAnn Garrett, Linda Roesti, and the late Kay Tutty each Monday, Wednesday and Friday for a morning walk at Stodden Park or the Butte Civic Center if the weather was bad always followed by coffee, a sweet treat or lunch afterwards. She also looked forward to her monthly Aspen Loop lady's luncheon. Shirley was blessed to have the most incredible neighbors, particularly Shirley Willoughby, Matt Fisher, and Pat and Harold Wiltshire. She cherished their relationship, dinner dates, morning coffee, a trip to Dairy Queen, and a ride around Butte to see what was new. She will be greatly missed. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the Butte Food Bank or Gloria Dei Lutheran Church. Cremation has taken place and services for Shirley will follow this summer.

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Shirley Mae Rossman

November 26, 1937 - April 26, 2026