Shirley Strohl

  • The Beginning

    Shirley Strohl was born on September 5th, 1940, in Michigan.
  • The Attack on Pearl Harbor

    The Attack on Pearl Harbor
    Japanese fighter planes launched a surprise attack in the United States, Hawaii. One day later, the U.S. declares war on Japan, leading into World War ll.
  • The U.S. Goes Into War

    After declaring war on Japan, four days later, the U.S. delcares War on Germany and Italy.
  • Kindergarten

    Shirley starts her first year as a kindergarter.
  • Jackie Robinson

    Jackie Robinson is the first Arican-American to play in a professional baseball league.
  • Middle School

    Shirley enters middle school when she was 11 years old.
  • High School

    Shirley enters High School when she was 14 years old.
  • Graduates

    Shirley graduates her senior year when she was 17 years old.
  • JFK Assassination

    JFK Assassination
    John F. Kennedy was assassinated as he rode in his car though Dealy Plaza in downtown Dallas, Texas.
  • First Child

    Shirley gives birth to her first child, Mark.
  • Marries Ed Gulbis

    Shirley marries Ed Gulbis for the next 15 years.
  • Second Child

    Shirley gives birth to her second child, Danny.
  • Third Child

    Shirley gives birth to her third child, Sheri.
  • Forth Child

    Shirley gives birth to her forth child, David.
  • Fifth Child

    Shirey has her fifth and final child, Deana.
  • Divorces Ed Gulbis

    Ed leaves his family on July 4, and Shirley divorces him later that month.