SHIRLEY ELAINE ARNERICH
MARCH 27, 1927 — OCTOBER 31, 2023
Resident of San Leandro

Shirley Arnerich, resident of San Leandro passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on October 31, 2023 at the age of 96.

Shirley was born in Minneapolis, MN on March 27, 1927 to Harry and Florence Christenson and is the oldest and last survivor of six siblings.  Shirley graduated Valedictorian from McClymonds High School in 1945.  Shirley married Paul “Hutch” Arnerich on October 20, 1946, and welcomed 13 children while building a life together for over 65 years.

Shirley was a dedicated homemaker and a woman of great compassion, who would do anything for family or friends.  Shirley was a woman of strong faith, big smiles, enjoyed playing Bingo, trips to the casinos, lottery scratchers, and travelling.  Most of all her devotion to family was paramount.  Shirley often commented on how she never could have imagined the life she has lived. We are forever grateful for our mother’s unconditional love, patience, and infinite kindness.  We will miss her dearly.  MOM SAID “HER HEART WAS FULL”! 

The legacy of wonderful mothering that she provided continues through the generations.  Shirley will continue to live through her children, Theresa, John, Christine (Dan), Phyllis, Paula, Thomas (Barbara), Mary (Eloy), Diane (Todd), Marie, Michael (Sharon), Patrick (Michelle), 13 Grandchildren, 14 Great-Grandchildren, 4 Great-Great Grandchildren, and countless nieces and nephews.  Predeceased in death by her husband Paul “Hutch,” sons Stephen and James, granddaughter Erica, and beloved siblings, Joyce, Harry, Betty, Beverly, and Roger.

Viewing from 2:00 pm – 7:00 pm and Rosary at 6:00 pm will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023 at Grissom’s Mortuary, 267 E. Lewelling Blvd., San Lorenzo, CA.  The Mass of Catholic Burial will take place at 12:00 pm on Friday, November 17, 2023 at St. Felicitas Church, 1604 Manor Blvd., San Leandro, CA.  Private Interment at Golden Gate National Cemetery in San Bruno, CA.

Our family is thankful to Kaiser Permanente Hospice and all who provided outstanding care.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Kaiser Hospice or to a charity of your choice in her honor.