Shirley Vopper

In memorial of Shirley Jean Vopper who was born August 29, 1939, in Lebanon, PA, and passed on to her eternal home on Friday, February 4, 2022. Shirley was born to Lawrence and Rosemary (Hinkle) Stegman; sister to four brothers: Lawrence Jr., Richard, Robert and John and oldest sister to: Barbara, Kathy and Carolyn. The family lived in southeastern Pennsylvania in the Lebanon County area. Among her favorite pastimes, Shirley was an avid reader, especially enjoying biographies and historical books. Her wonderful husband, children and grands/greats were the center of her life, and she enjoyed telling stories and sharing special time with each of them. Another of her much loved outings included yard saling and shopping with her daughter, always finding a special treasure to take home, or share with someone. She loved all plants and every animal she ever encountered.
Married to Fred Vopper, aka Fred Williams, they were partners in love and happiness for 35 years. She will be loved and missed dearly ever day. Shirley is survived by her wonderful husband, Fred, her three children: Todd Rivera, Chris Rivera (Bernadette) and Lori (Bob) Marinkov, two stepdaughters, Janeen Marie Vopper Pleva and Jolene Marie Vopper Shuey, sisters, Barbara Uhrich, Kathy Ristenbatt, Carolyn Sacks and numerous nieces and nephews, grandchildren, great and several great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her first born daughter, Anita Wike, four brothers, Lawrence Jr., Richard, Robert and John and her parents and parents in law, Violet (Kolek) and Fred Vopper and a brother in law, Robert Vopper,. A Private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers Shirley would be thrilled if donations are made to an
animal shelter of your choice in her memory.