Shirley Helen Cleveland

Shirley Helen Cleveland (Bjerke) of Bremerton, Washington was born on September 1, 1946, in Webster, South Dakota to Orren Lawrence and Violet Bjerke (Mathiason). Shirley passed away on February 22, 2024, in Bremerton, Washington at the age of 77. Shirley graduated from North Kitsap High School in Poulsbo, Washington and went on to earn an associate degree at Olympic College in Bremerton, Washington. Shirley was a Housing Specialist in Bremerton for 38 years before retiring. She married her husband William Lawrence Cleveland on April 15, 1974, in Bremerton, Washington.

Shirley enjoyed sewing, ceramic painting, plants, being with her kids and grandkids and her dogs and cats. She also enjoyed cooking. She was deeply devoted to her family, always lending a hand however she could.

Survivors include her husband of 54 years William Cleveland, daughters Charlotte Lenee Nelson of Bremerton, Washington, DeAnne Violet Nelson of Bremerton, Washington and Cathy Nelson of San Antonio, Texas, sons Donald Joe Nelson of San Antonio, Texas, Lawrence James Nelson of Bremerton, Washington and Ryan William Cleveland of Bremerton, Washington. She is also survived by nine grandchildren: Joseph Diaz III, Shirley and Damon Diaz, Nicholas and Tiffany Chesney, Felisha and Chris Abreu, Kayla Cleveland, Kyra Cleveland, Danielle and Matt Braaten, Bradley and Belinda Braaten and Gabrielle and Danielle Nelson-Ortiz and fifteen great grandkids: Joseph (JoJo) IV, William, Ezekial, Elijah, Norman (Jr), Juliette, Asher, Kamea, Natalie, Lucas, Lauren, Alyssa, Derrek, Samantha and Braxton.

She was preceded in death by her parents Orren and Violet Bjerke, brother James Orren Bjerke, grandparents Ole Mathiason, Clara Helen Mathiason, Hans Bjerke and Agnes Bjerke and great granddaughter Ophelia Jaques.

She will be deeply missed by all who loved her!

Arrangements entrusted to Lewis Funeral Chapel in Bremerton, Washington.