Shirley Anne Louise Riggs Mann

May 9, 1942 - May 28, 2024 - Shirley Anne Louise Riggs Mann was born on May 9, 1942, in Yankton, Oregon to Orin and Marjorie Riggs. She was raised in the Yankton community and graduated from St. Helens High School in 1960. Shirley married Arlen Mann on December 23, 1960 and were blessed with two children.

Shirley had a passion for learning, which led her to a career in education, earning both her Bachelors and Masters degrees from Portland State University. She taught kindergarten at Rainier Elementary, Quincy-Mayger Elementary, John Gumm Elementary, Columbia City Elementary, and McBride Elementary. Mrs. Mann is remembered by countless students and colleagues as a caring teacher who loved the challenges of educating the next generation.

Shirley was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She diligently served in all leadership and teaching capacities. Some of her favorite church callings were those working with children and youth, such as Boy Scout Den Mother and Regional Girls Camp Director.

Shirley had many interests and talents, including quilting, gardening, canning, and genealogy. For a time, she owned her own business, Liahona Cakes and Flowers, which provided cakes and floral arrangements for all occasions. She and Arlen traveled throughout the United States researching family history. Friends and neighbors loved her berry jams, holiday goodie plates, and fresh vegetables from her garden plot. Shirley’s green thumb wasn’t just for veggies, though. Her flower beds showed off roses, daisies, lilies, azaleas, and peonies. When it came to flowers, she often said her yard couldn’t have enough blooms.

Shirley is survived by her devoted family, including her husband; children; seven grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. Because she loved cats so much, donations in her honor can be made to the local Columbia Humane Society at 2084 Oregon St, St Helens, OR 97051.

A viewing will be held June 8, 2024 at 10:00 AM with a funeral to follow at 11:00 AM at the St. Helens Later Day Saints Church. Please sign our online guestbook at www.columbiafh.com.