Shirley “Sami” (Hamilton) Goetz, 79, of St. Joseph, MO passed away Saturday October 23, 2021 at a local health care facility.
She was born July 17, 1942, in Maryville, MO. She is the daughter of Clifford and Pauline Hamilton of Clearmont, MO.
Shirley is a graduate of Northwest Missouri State University. While there she earned a degree in elementary education. She went on to teach in the Saint Joseph School District.
While she was working for the Saint Joseph School District, she met the love of her life Mike Goetz. They married on June 25, 1966 and spent the next 52 years together.
Shirley’s hobbies were reading and crafting.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Goetz, and parents, Clifford and Pauline Hamilton.
She is survived by her children, Michael Goetz IV (Christina), James P. Goetz (Carol), her in-laws Richard and Mignon Deshon, and her grandchildren Jordyn, Michael, Alison, Hudson, and Neva.
Graveside Farewell Services & Interment 10:00 A.M. Friday, Oakhill Cemetery, Clearmont, Missouri. The family will gather with friends 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Thursday, Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. In lieu of flowers the family request donations to The Pony Express Museum. Online guest book and obituary at www.meierhoffer.com.
