Shirley Jean Haldeman

Shirley Jean (Sanders) Haldeman age 86, of Derby, formerly of Abilene, passed away Saturday, May 29th, 2021. She was born on a farm near Abilene, KS to George and Laura (Garten) Sanders.

Shirley was married to Ronald Houtz and with that union, she had a son, Phillip Houtz. She later divorced. She then married Maynard Haldeman, the love of her life, who she was married to for 51 years. They had one daughter, Teena Haldeman Eberle.

Shirley is preceded in death by her Husband, Maynard Haldeman. Her Parents, George and Laura Sanders. Her brothers, Johnny, Bobby, Marvin, George and sisters, Martha and Josie. And Daughter-in-law, Nancy Haldeman.

Survivors include her son, Phillip Houtz of Albuquerque, NM. Daughter, Teena Eberle (Russ) of Derby, KS And step-son, Craig Haldeman of Manhattan, KS. 3 Granddaughters, Danelle Woodard (Jesse), Kristen Davila (Victor), & Brook Reynolds (Skyeler). And 8 great grandkids, Jace, Brendon, Kadrick, Mason, Cole, Carson, Cooper, & Kinley. and many Nieces and Nephews. She is also survived by sisters, Catherine Houlton of Abilene, and Betty Benson of College Place,WA.

Visitation 4-7pm Wednesday June 2nd, 2021 with family receiving friends 5-7pm at Smith Mortuary, 1415 N. Rock Road., Derby. Funeral Services are 11am Thursday, June 3rd, First Christian Church, 612 N. Buckeye Ave., Abilene, KS.

Memorials have been established with the Abilene First Christian Church, and with St. Jude Children's Research.