Shirley McConnell

"Shirley Berger McConnell

April 10, 1936 — January 7, 2026

Shirley Berger McConnell, age 89, passed away peacefully at home on January 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in North Logan, Utah, to George Albert and Hazel Annie McBride Berger, whom she cherished and honored throughout her life.

On January 28, 1956, Shirley married her beloved husband, Leo McConnell. Their 51-year marriage was a true love story, one written day by day through shared faith, sacrifice, and unwavering devotion. Together they built a home filled with love, laughter, and warmth. The life they made together blessed their children and continues to bless generations that follow.

Shirley was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Shirley’s faith guided every step she took. She served faithfully in many callings throughout her life, offering her time, compassion, and talents wherever she was needed. She studied her scriptures daily and lived her beliefs with quiet strength, humbly exemplifying Christlike love and service to everyone around her.

Family was at the heart of who Shirley was. She found her greatest joy in being a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her home was a place of refuge and comfort, always open, always loving, always full of warmth. Shirley had a special bond with her special needs grandson Mikael whose courage and spirit brought tremendous joy to her life. She cherished him deeply and her love and care for him was constant and unwavering.

Shirley had a gift for working with her hands and created beauty through sewing and quilting. She lovingly made countless clothing items for her children over the years and blessed her family and many others with handmade quilts, blessing dresses, and tuxedos for the boys. Each stitch was an act of love and reflected her patience, creativity, and care. She created memories in the simplest of moments and made each family member feel deeply valued, heard, and cherished.

Shirley is survived by her children: Cindy (Jim) Lindsay, Kathy (Eddy) Busby, and Penny (Shane) Varley; 18 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; and 4 great-great-grandchildren. She leaves a growing legacy that brought her immense pride.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Leo McConnell; her parents, George Albert and Hazel Berger; her infant daughter Vicky; and her beloved son Jim.

A viewing will be held on Monday, January 12, 2026 between 6-8 p.m. at Myers Mortuary located at 5865 South 1900 West, Roy, Utah and at the church on Tuesday from 9:30-10:45 a.m.. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. at the Clinton 28th Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located at 2223 North 1000 West, Clinton, Ut. Interment will follow at the Logan Cemetery at 2:30 p.m..

Shirley’s life was a beautiful testament to faith, love, and service. Her legacy will continue through the lives she shaped, the family she adored, and the quiet goodness she shared with all who knew her. She will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

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