Shirley McCarthy

Shirley Jeanne McCarthy (Flinn) of Crosslake, MN passed peacefully on Wednesday, May 23, 2012 at age 83. She was preceded in death by her husband Frank who passed in 1988; her parents, Glenn and Clara (Overby) Flinn, Faribault, MN; sister Marion Roberts Faribault; and brother Gordon Flinn, Austin, TX. Surviving are her children: John (Linda) Louden, TN; Pat (Sue) Plymouth, MN; Kelly (Barb) Tempe, AZ; Mike (Nikki) Crosslake, MN. Grandchildren: Michael, Capt. USAF, Ft. Walton, FL; Kasey, Plymouth, MN.

Shirley, known as Flip at Faribault High, worked as a dental assistant and volunteered at a local hospital. She married Frank McCarthy in 1948. They traveled the country visiting all the states except Alaska. Although they resided in Sleepy Eye, Minnetonka, Cloquet, Virginia, and Duluth; the "Lake" was always home. They shared a love of golf, tennis, bowling, and Scotch. Yes, Scotch, blendedmalt.

Shirley liked to have fun and her passion was playing cards. Most who knew her shared a hand of Blackjack, Bridge, Euchre, Gin, 500, Cribbage, or Poker and more than likely lost a little cash to her coffer. She accumulated numerous Masterpoints in bridge. Mom always liked to say: "I did my damndest". You did Mom, and you did it well!

We love and miss you.

Memorial gathering at Brenny Funeral Home in Crosslake, MN June 16th, 2-4pm. Private family graveside ceremony following memorial. Donations preferred, in lieu of flowers, to the Alzheimer's Association (www.alz.org).