Shirley M. Matson, age 88, passed away May 13, 2020 at North Platte Care Center.
She was born August 4, 1931 to Carl and Helen Shirley (Spencer) Ekstrum in Stratton, NE, at the home homestead by her grandfather. Shirley graduated from the University School of Agriculture/Curtis with the class of “48”.
Shirley was baptized in the Frenchman River with the Church of Christ in Hamlet, NE.
She married Harold L. “Hoot” Osterhoudt in 1951 and later divorced.
In 1971, Shirley was united in marriage to Frank Matson and she became a step mother to Charles, Kenneth and Harold.
She taught school for two years in Hitchcock County. She was the owner/ operator with her husband, Hoot, in Graceland Market, H&S Milling, Feeders Service & Supply and she worked at Mr. Automotive and the Chamber of Commerce.
Shirley is survived by her son, Mike (Shelly) of North Platte; Two step sons, Charles (Sandra) and Harold (Chris) both of North Platte; a grandson, Jake; step grandchildren, Frank, Jarad, Ashleigh and Trevor; and great granddaughters, Maleah, Tatiana and Aleena.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands, Harold and Frank; a brother, Carlos Ekstrum; and a stepson, Kenneth Matson.
Cremation was chosen. A private family graveside service will be held at Hitchcock County Cemetery, one mile from where Shirley was born.
Memorials are suggested to RSVP. Online condolences can be shared at www.carpentermemorial.com. Carpenter Memorial Chapel is entrusted with arrangements.