Shirley Ann Hughes Finkelstein

Shirley Ann Hughes Finkelstein, Passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at the age of 85. Shirley was born June 11, 1938, in Pocatello, ID to James Ernest Hughes, and Mildred Henderson Hughes. Shirley was raised in Pocatello, ID and Salt Lake City, UT. She attended Olympus High School, BYU, she also received her beautician license of Hair Design. Shirley was married to Ron Finkelstein on February 6, 1958, they had 3 children, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. They lived on a ranch in Tabiona, Utah for a short time while Lori was a baby. Living the ranch life Shirley learned to shoot guns and was given the nick name “Dead eye Shirley”. She later worked at Singer Sewing, had a home day care, she then started in sales which grew into furniture/carpet sales. She retired from RC Willey Furniture. Her passion for cooking kept her busy. She enjoyed canning, making meals for her family, and her favorite hobby was making Christmas candy. Shirley took so much pride in it and loved sharing her homemade candy. Above all else, Shirley was always able to make everyone feel at home, cherished, and loved like family. Shirley is survived by: Sister, Gerri Dawn Jacks. Children, Lori Jean Stevens (Scott), Bradley Ray Finkelstein, Perry Scott Finkelstein, Grandchildren; Shaun P. Stevens (Sara), Jessica A. Baum (Adrian) Jacob Patrick Finkelstein (Lindsay), Summer Courtney Jean Cook (Scott), Anthony James Finkelstein (Alina) Lacey Joann Finkelstein, Ashley Finkelstein, Alex Finkelstein, Ashley Cattles, Great Grandchildren; Tucker Ellis Baum, Tayson Joshua Baum, Walker Scott Stevens, Jordi Jo Stevens, James Harvey Finkelstein, Montgomery Ray Finkelstein, Emree Lynn Medina, Kennedy Lynn Cook, Zaviah Finkelstein, Zyla Finkelstein, Jaylee Cattles, Remi Cattles, Aven Cattles. Shirley was preceded in death by her Husband, Ronald Kay Finkelstein, Brothers James Allen Hughes, “Sonny “, James Lee Hughes, “Jimmy” and her grandson Joshua William Bartholomew. The family would like to thank Hurricane Health and Rehabilitation and Canyons Hospice nurses, friends, family, and nameless others for all the love, kindness and devotion shown at such a difficult time. In lieu of flowers please make a donation to a charity. Shirley’s memorial services will be held on Saturday, September 16, 2023, in Meadow, Utah. A private family service will be held in the morning to scatter her ashes in the beautiful mountains above Meadow, Utah where she will be reunited with her love, Ronnie. Upon returning to Meadow Town the family will have a service to honor and celebrate the life of our beautiful mother. Please email, call, or text, Lori Stevens for times and additional details. 801-580-7885, Lstevens3688@msn.com Friends and family are invited to share condolences online at www.SerenityStG.com.

Shirley Ann Hughes Finkelstein

June 11, 1938 - August 8, 2023