Shirley Ann (Thomas) Lofdahl, age 83, passed away on May 7, 2026, at Lincoln Community Hospital in Hugo, Colorado.

She was born on April 29, 1943, in La Junta, Colorado to Orval Lee and Ozella Rene (Wheeler) Thomas.

In 1973 she married James (Jim) Roy Lofdahl and together they raised three sons. As time marched on their family grew with grand and great grandchildren and just recently learned of the exciting news of a great - great grandchild on the way. Shirley was a very talented cook and enjoyed experimenting with new recipes. Shirley looked forward to family gatherings and was known to prepare well in advance. The joy of her life was being a mom, grandmother and great grandmother.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Jim, two brothers Keith and Leslie and two sisters Jane and Charolette.

Shirley is survived by sister Levina (Phil) Robertson, sister-in-law Daisy Thomas, sons Joe (Brenda) Mayo of Haswell, Greg (Cindy) Mayo of Timnath, John (Cindy) Lofdahl of Kearney, NE and 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.

The family will receive friends and lunch will be provided in Karval at the Karval Community Center following the graveside service.