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
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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Kathleen Koon says
Shirley was my godmother and my piano teacher. My condolences to you Ed and your family.
Evelyn Graham says
I will miss my dear friend. Shirley and I go back 40 years –
Daughters of Norway Lodge, plays, trip to Billings, lunch and dinners.
Sally Carlson says
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.
Aimee says
She was so blessed to have her “Angel”. She was an amazing woman with an enormous heart, who is already missed by so many.
Lil says
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