Shelley Ann Budish

It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Shelley Ann Budish announces her passing at the age of 63 years. Shelley passed away in her home on Friday, February 26, 2016 with her loving husband and son at her side after a courageous 5 year battle with cancer.

Shelley Ann Kirsch was born on June 13, 1952 in Lynch, NE, the oldest of 7 children born to Gordon and Helen (Hansen) Kirsch. She graduated from high school in Seattle, WA and worked in the Human Services field for 40 years.

She was united in marriage to Gary Budish on June 12, 1975 in Park River, ND.

She was a devoted and loving wife and mother, always putting other people first.

Shelley is survived by her loving husband Gary and son Derek, Park River, ND, mother Helen Kirsch and sister Leslie Bertolotto, Sturgis, SD, and brothers: William (Brenda) Kirsch, Pringle, SD, and Kevin Kirsch, Custer, SD. She was preceded in death by her father, twin sisters: Margaret Ann and Mary Ann, and brother Lionel “Doc” Kirsch.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, March 4, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. at the Federated Church of Park River. Visitation will be for one hour prior to the service at the church. Inurnment will be at the Calvary Cemetery of Park River in the spring.