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In Memory Of

Shirley Alice Mitchum, Age 90, of Butte

December 20, 1934 – February 18, 2025

Shirley Alice Mitchum passed away peacefully on February 18th, 2025, at the Springs Assisted Living, holding the hand of her “angel”. Shirley was born on December 20, 1934, in Anaconda, Mt to Edward and Alice Kallas. Shirley was a beautiful and loving mother, sister, aunt and friend, as well as a cherished member of the community. Shirley cared for many of Butte’s children and pets over the years and as one Butte physician stated, “Shirley, you will leave a legacy in this community.” Shirley is remembered for her positive attitude, kindness, generosity and how she touched the lives of many people.

Shirley was preceded in death by her brother, Ed Kallas, whom she dearly loved; by her parents.

She is survived by her son, Ed Mitchum of Austin, TX, sister-in-law Glenda Kallas of Ellensburg, WA and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2025, at 11:30 a.m. at Aldersgate Methodist Church.

Shirley will be deeply missed and forever remembered by all who knew and loved her.

Axelson Funeral & Cremation Services is privileged to care for Shirley and her family.

Please visit below to leave a condolence or share a memory of Shirley.

Service Schedule

Funeral Service

11:30 am

Saturday March 22, 2025

Aldersgate United Methodist Church

1621 Thornton Ave.

Butte, MT 59701

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Service Schedule

Funeral Service

11:30 am

Saturday March 22, 2025

Aldersgate United Methodist Church

1621 Thornton Ave.

Butte, MT 59701

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  1. Kathleen Koon says

    February 27, 2025 at 9:08 am

    Shirley was my godmother and my piano teacher. My condolences to you Ed and your family.

  2. Evelyn Graham says

    March 8, 2025 at 10:02 am

    I will miss my dear friend. Shirley and I go back 40 years –
    Daughters of Norway Lodge, plays, trip to Billings, lunch and dinners.

  3. Sally Carlson says

    March 14, 2025 at 11:18 am

    Sad. Such a great friend to me. Many good visits together over the years Will certainly miss getting to see her and visit here again.

  4. Aimee says

    March 14, 2025 at 9:17 pm

    She was so blessed to have her “Angel”. She was an amazing woman with an enormous heart, who is already missed by so many.

  5. Lil says

    March 22, 2025 at 12:23 pm

    Dear Eddy & Family,
    Sorry I was unable to make it over from Anaconda for your mom’s service, but the weather here was not conducive to driving over.
    Your parents were neighbors of ours growing up in Opportunity. And I actually babysat you as a baby a couple of times before they moved to Helena.
    Your mom was a wonderful person, very compassionate and caring. And she was a very talented musician. I never took formal piano lessons from her, but she helped me a lot in my practicing. I have many fond memories of her. After she moved to Butte, I ran into her at the Subaru Service Center one day and she talked with pride about you and the fact that you had just bought her a new Subaru.
    Again, sorry I couldn’t be at the service, but know that I’m thinking of you. Hopefully it was well attended…I know she had many good friends in Butte.
    My sincere condolences,
    Lillian (Rice) Haffey

  6. Shavon Baltezar says

    April 2, 2025 at 10:32 am

    Loved this lady ! Loved doing her hair and nails ! She loved the emerald green ! Il miss her ! Laura she loved you so much

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Funeral Service

11:30 am

Saturday March 22, 2025

Aldersgate United Methodist Church

1621 Thornton Ave.

Butte, MT 59701

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