Aug 3, 1930 - Mar 11, 2018
Born in Paynton, Saskatchewan, Shirley was predeceased on March 12th, 2013 by her loving husband of 62 years, Bill, Brothers Geordie and Glenn Taylor, and son-in-law, Don Bergren, in 1996.
She was a wonderful mother to Susan (Terry), Bob (Deb), and Brian (Deb). She also had a very special place in her heart for family friend, Marcia Stacy and her niece, Angela Taylor. Loving Grandmother to Jamie, Shawna (Dan), Darryl, Shannon (Mike) and Jennika. Great Grandmother to Ryland, Kelan, Jacob and Cole.
Shirley grew up on the farm in Paynton, Saskatchewan. She said it was lots of work making pies and bread from morning until night for the farmhands. When she was 12 the family lost the farm during the depression. The family then took the train to Summerland, BC to start a new life. In Summerland, Grampa and Gramma owned a local restaurant where Mom also worked. It was on the streets of Summerland where Mom met a handsome young man named Bill who became her husband. He always said that he took her to a poker game on their first date and that she was his good luck charm. Mom and Dad moved to Prince Rupert where they welcomed their first child, Susan. Bob was born in Vernon and Brian in Penticton where they settled to raise their kids. Mom spent a lot of time enjoying camping and fishing trips with the family. We were a very outdoorsy family.
In 1989 they retired in Blind Bay to live on the shores of Shuswap Lake. When Mom and Dad were not travelling in their RV we had many family gatherings sitting on the deck enjoying the beautiful sunsets over Shuswap Lake. Mom had a great sense of humour. She was fun loving but quiet and unassuming and she did so much for us.
We love you Mom. Thanks for being there. We will miss you. Special thanks to Dr. Angela Plessis, Dr. Megyesi, and the Community Care Nurses and Care Aids.
Arrangements entrusted to Fischer's Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm, (250) 833-1129.
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