Shirley passed away quickly and peacefully after a short battle with cancer and a lengthy progression of Parkinson’s Disease. She passed away with her family by her side at Mt. Ida Mews care facility, where she was cared for greatly.
She was predeceased by her brother, Ken Kornelson in 1965; her father, Abe Kornelson in 2005; and her mother, Anne Kornelson in 2012. She is survived by her husband, Lew Williams; daughter, Kim Fuller (and Rod); son, Ken Williams (and Robbie); 6 grandchildren, Reilly, Danelle, Leray, Reid, Bailey and Blake; great grandson, Rylan and many friends who she considered part of our family. A Celebration of Life will be held on January 3, 2015, at 11:00 am, at the Elks Hall, 3690 30 Street NE, Salmon Arm (where Shirley and her husband, along with family and friends celebrated their 50th Anniversary).
A sincere thank you to Dr. Levins, the staff at the Shuswap Lake General Hospital and Mt. Ida Mews, and to all who stopped in to visit, made phone calls, sent cards, food and best wishes. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society or Parkinson’s Disease Charities.
Arrangements entrusted to Fischer’s Funeral Services & Crematorium Ltd., Salmon Arm (250) 833-1129. Email condolences and share memories through Shirley’s obituary at www.fischersfuneralservices.com.