Shirley A. Bollenbacher

Shirley A. Bollenbacher, age 83, a resident of rural Portland in Jackson Township, went to meet her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, December 20, 2022.  She loved life, and lived for her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Shirley was born on October 23, 1939, in Portland, Indiana, the daughter of Byron and Ethel (Hanlin) Tyndall.  She graduated from Portland High School in 1957 and retired from Jay Garment after 40 years of service.  Shirley was a member of the Red Hatters Society.  She married Larry Bollenbacher and he passed away in 2001.

Survivors include:

2 sons:  Allen Bollenbacher (wife Theresa) – Pennville, Indiana

Terry Bollenbacher (wife Tammy) – Flora, Indiana

Son-in-law:  Dave Davis – Pennville, Indiana

1 brother:  Glenn Tyndall (wife Lynn) – Ft. Wayne, Indiana

7 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Rinada Davis and her brothers; Charles and Donald Tyndall.

Visitation for family and friends will be held on Thursday, December 29, 2022 from 12-2 p.m. at Williamson-Spencer and Penrod Funeral Home in Portland.  Funeral services will follow at 2 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home.  Pastor Brittian Bollenbacher and Robert Roulhac will officiate the service.  Burial will follow at Westlawn Cemetery, west of Geneva, Indiana.

Memorials to Jay County Cancer Society, Jay County Humane Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital.