Shirley May (Jensen) Grimsrud Nail

Shirley Mae (Jensen) Grimsrud Nail, 90, of Middleton, Idaho and Nashua, Montana, passed away September 27, 2025 in Middleton, Idaho.

Shirley was born to George and Mildred (Kimmel) Jensen on May 8, 1935 in Wolf Point, Montana. She joined her three brothers: Leonard ‘Bud’, Larry and Arlie. She attended school in Wolf Point.

After graduation, Shirley, married Master Sargent Don Grimsrud and moved to California. They moved back to Wolf Point in 1954. Upon their return they bought a farm north of Nashua, where they built their life together and lived for roughly 30 years before moving to Nashua. They were married for 53 years, until Don’s passing in 2006.

In addition to her work on the farm, Shirley spent 18 years with the Nashua School District where she was a dedicated and familiar face to many. After Don’s passing, Shirley remained in Nashua until reconnecting with Robert ‘Ed” Nail at a class reunion in 2008. They were married later that year and shared almost 17 years of marriage, splitting their time between Idaho and her beloved Montana.

Shirley is proceeded in death by her husband, Don; sons, Tracie and Ron Grimsrud; daughter, Lori Powers Grimsrud; her parents, George and Mildred Jensen and brothers: Leonard, Larry and Arlie.

Shirley is survived by her husband Robert ‘Ed’ Nail, his daughters Valerie and Arlis, his son, Rusty; five grandchildren: Cody (Jenette) Grimsrud, Andrea (Nate) McClenning, Dylan (Gracie) Grimsrud, Kylie (Issac) Eufrauzion and Talisha (Justin) Johns; along with eight great-grandchildren and daughter-in-law, Karen Grimsrud.

Shirley was a loving, caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. Her home was always filled with warmth, laughter and the feeling of belonging – a place where family and friends knew they were cared for. She will be dearly missed and forever remembered in the hearts of those who loved her.

Family will receive friends Friday, October 10, 2025 at Bell Mortuary from 5-7:00 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Bell Mortuary at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Lane Vanatta officiating. Burial will take place in Nashua Cemetery. Online condolences for the family may be left at bellmortuarymt.com.