Shirley Alice Dawdy (nee Eliason)
December 8, 1940 - September 20, 2017
Shirley Alice Dawdy, nee Eliason, passed away peacefully in Mount Ida Mews September 20, 2017 at the age of 76.
Born Lake Four, Saskatchewan on December 8, 1940. Shirley came with her family to Salmon Arm in 1947, later working at the Tavern Inn for "Tavern Tom".
She moved away from the Shuswap, returning with failing health in 2001. She had a passion for horses and flowers.
The past 4 years she was a welcomed resident in Mount Ida Mews. Thank you to the staff for your care and compassion.
Predeceased by brother Ron in 1977, father John in 1981, and her mother Alice in 2012. Shirley leaves brothers, James (Eleanor), Vern (Sherry), Jack (Linda), Cliff, Lorne (Sherry); sisters, Laverne, Ruby, Gayle, and Connie; many nieces and nephews.
A family graveside service will be held at the family gravesite in Mt. Ida Cemetery where Shirley will be placed with her parents, with Jack Bowers the Funeral Celebrant.
Email condolences may be sent to Shirley's obituary at www.bowersfuneralservice.com
Funeral arrangements are in the care of Bowers Funeral Home and Crematorium, Salmon Arm.
Bowers Funeral Home