Shirlyn Ann Steffen

Apr 4, 1968 -

May 14, 2020

Shirlyn Ann Steffen passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2020, at home surrounded by family. She was born on April 4, 1968, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Martin "Woody" Woodruff and Anna Lilia "Tillie" Woodruff and moved to Anchorage, Alaska, in 1971, where she remained throughout her life.

Shirlyn will be deeply missed by her family and friends as well as her "Lake Hood Elementary Family" where she worked for 13 years and volunteered for many years prior. Shirlyn has been an inspiration for all. She touched many peoples lives with her strength, determination, generosity and big heart. She will always be remembered for her love of Minnie Mouse and left behind a little bit of sparkle everywhere she went. Shirlyn also enjoyed crafting and sweet white chocolate mochas. As a dedicated mother and grandmother, she treasured her children above all else and spoiled her grandchildren to no end. On 2005, fate brought Shirlyn and her husband Michael Steffen together and they have been inseparable since. Their love is forever and always, always and forever.

Shirlyn was preceded in death by her mother, Anna Lilia "Tillie" Woodruff; and father, Martin "Woody" Woodruff. She is survived by her devoted husband, Michael; and three children, Phil, Bailey and Madison from her former spouse, PJ; as well as her son-in-law, Guy; and four grandchildren, Aiden, Jaxon, Oliver and another on the way. She is also survived by her two stepchildren, Ashley and Collin; and three brothers Martin, Ruben and Royce.

We will have a private family mass on Friday, May 22, 2020, followed by a celebration of life at 5 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.