Mrs. Astrid Linnea Shike
March 4, 1928 - March 11, 2020
Astrid Linnea Shike (Peterson) of Gulf Shores, Al passed away peacefully, in her home, on March 11, 2020. Born March 4, 1928, in Chicago, IL to the late Helmer and Freda Peterson. She married Lawrence Shike, in 1949. They lived in Dubuque, Iowa for many years before moving to Gulf Shores in 1979 where she found her paradise. Astrid enjoyed traveling, earning her real estate license, playing golf, tennis and bridge, cooking and entertaining and anything chocolate. She is survived by son William Shike (Cathy) of IL; daughter Barbara Ann Shike Arne of CO; two grandsons: Brian & Alex; four granddaughters: Jenna, Michelle, Allison, Sara; one great grandson: Cooper; three great granddaughters: Mallory, Hannah & Madelyn. She was preceded in death by husband Lawrence Shike, daughter Susan Lynn Shike & brother Roy Peterson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo – 20499 Oak Road E; Gulf Shores, AL 36542.
Astrid Linnea Shike (Peterson) of Gulf Shores, Al passed away peacefully, in her home, on March 11, 2020. Born March 4, 1928, in Chicago, IL to the late Helmer and Freda Peterson. She married Lawrence Shike, in 1949. They lived in Dubuque,... View Obituary & Service Information