I was saddened to learn of Shirley's passing; I knew she was ill the last time we met but she did not share the seriousness of her condition. Shirley was a tireless advocate for families and children. When I was with Enbridge and we supported Aspen, I met Shirley often. I was always so gratified by her genuine caring for the people who needed the services of Aspen; there was not a moment when she was not fully engaged and strategizing on how to make others lives better. Her enthusiasm was infectious and we always knew that whatever resources we could bring to bear would be well utilized and lead to a positive outcome. She cared deeply and inspired other to care as well. May she Rest In Peace. Bonnie DuPont

I'm so sorry for your loss. Her passing is a tremendous loss for her family, friends, and colleagues and also for the many families whose lives she touched that never even knew her. She was an amazing advocate for children and families across the province. Her kindness and intelligence will be missed throughout the child, family and community services sector.

Margaret Martin

Executive Director, Chimo Youth Retreat Centre

Edmonton, AB

I was so sorry to read of Shirley’s passing. I got to know her when I became the insurance broker for Aspen Family and Community Services, the agency she ran. Her commitment to the community she served and the staff she led was always evident as was her love of her family. Please accept my sincere condolences on your loss.

Thinking of you all during this difficult time. Shirley will be very much missed by all. George & Rita Rhodey

We very much appreciated the privilege of watching Shirley’s Service yesterday. Our condolences and thoughts go to you Orrion and family. Thinking of many years ago when you and I drove log trucks for Derrel Larson at Hudson Bay SK. Then again we had a little visit, we stopped at your home in Brooks for Sunday morning meeting and lunch with you and Shirley.

David and Lois McChesney

My heartfelt sympathy for the family as you re-arrange your life with the memories and influence of a dear wife, mother, sister, grandma. Thank you so much for your warm acceptance & help within your open home.

Thank you so much for sharing your day with us via internet. We appreciate what Shirley's life meant to everyone, and know you all will miss her very much. Condolences to Orrion and families, and may your memories be your comfort in the days ahead. With all our love, Claire & Sandra

We would like to express our deepest love and sympathy to Orrion..Brian..Darren...and Sherry ...and extended family ..as you lay your sweet wife and mother to "rest" today .... She was truly "special and unforgettable" from the first time we met...remembering your trips "east" in earlier years! We are aching for your loss, but there is also much comfort ...thinking of you all ❤ Stacy & Veralynn Harrison

Thank you Shirley for your friendship and support through the years. The service was a beautiful tribute to her life and the love of her family and community. My thoughts are with the family and all those close to her.

Our hearts go out to you, the family of Shirley! Her passing is our loss, and Heaven's gain! A beautiful person, who always seemed to make you feel special! Our last visual picture that we have in our mind of Shirley, is being in the little Sunday morning meeting, when we were at Darren's home last summer. Shirley, hardly able to breathe, lungs so weak, but even as she stood to give testimony, it was so evident her heart and spirit were strong! We treasure her memory! Don and Mary Dean

A life well live and a life that shines the Love of God in her words and actions everyday. Thank you Shirley and Orion for you open home and your open heart that reaches out to the needy and to the friends.

My condolences to Shirley's family and friends. I had the pleasure of knowing her from Aspen (now Trellis). She was always very approachable and kind. She took an interest in people and was an example for the staff in making sure the families we worked with were served well.

On behalf of the entire team at Above + Beyond, I'd like to express our condolences to Shirley's family. We were all saddened and shocked by the news of her passing. Shirley was such an inspiration. She was a remarkable human being. She was a visionary and entrepreneur by nature...she knew how to make things happen. The work we did with her was so gratifying ...just to watch the twinkle in her eyes was worth everything. Shirley was a mentor to us..we learned so much from her. She was selfless and that was so evident in everything she did. She always put other people first and that was so admirable. We are going to miss Shirley, and her smile and energy, and class. She was one of a kind. She's left an amazing legacy by touching so many lives including ours. Rest In Peace Shirley.

Our memories of Orrion & Shirley go back to days in Saskatchewan, before they were married. We were reconnected when our children were young and growing. Steady and true are words that come to mind when we think of them as a couple, and their home was a safe haven for all. Caring thoughts are with you today as you lay your dear wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend to rest today. Lots of love, Marg & Wayne Daku, Devin & Shauna Daku

Today as you prepare to say your final goodbyes to Shirley I pray you will find peace and comfort in your memories of her. As cousins we did not see each other often, when we did I alway felt inspired by her. Hugs and love to the family.

Shirley was a huge influence in my life for as long as I can remember. My earliest memories of Shirley was when she lived with my parents in Saskatoon while she attended nursing school and I was very young. I remember laughing, fun and pranks. Later, I lived with Shirley, Orrion and kids in Brooks when I graduated high school. The laughing, fun and pranks continued. I will always be grateful for my time with Shirley. Her natural ability of leadership, kindness and caring was exemplary. My thoughts are with all the family at this difficult time. Her infectious smile will shine on in our hearts.

Jim & Bonnie Windsor (née MacDonald)

Some people "demand" respect, but never receive it; others "command" respect having never asked for it. Shirley was a great commander. Wisdom, prudent and righteous, and besides that she also had Orrion. One of the kindest and finest men I have ever know. Much love to you all.

Collin and Diane.

Thinking of you all at this time. A big loss. I am reminded of the many good memories with the family and, yes, these times were much enabled by Shirley! So much fun! Take care.

Big hugs and love,

Josh, Carolyn, Beatrice and Blythe Dean

My deepest condolences to the family and special friends of Shirley . It was a privileged to have had the opportunity to be both a colleague and a friend of Shirley’s. As two “ older Nurses” we immediately clicked and often shared perspectives and engaged in “enthusiastic leadership dreaming” as we supported each other to pursue system change that would benefit everyone. Shirley was a trusted and respected community leader. She will be remembered and missed. Diana Krecsy

Thinking of you all. Though we didn't see or visit much, I will always remember conversations about our teens at Didsbury years ago. We did have much in common then.

My condolences to the family of Shirley, her siblings. Keneth, Francine, Sandra, and Julia. So many good memories of being with the Dyck family in Moose Jaw years ago. What better Mother in law could Deirdre have. I will always remember our times together, and hope memories of your Mother and Sister will be a comfort in days ahead. May she rest now in peace, far from the physical suffering she indurred.

Did the nurses whisper to you.

“Rest now” we’re here with you

Did they make the passing easy

Gentle hands to lift the tenor

Of the journey you were taking.

Ease the pain, do comfort care!

When you flew across to Heaven

Was the sky ablaze with glory? Did the angles ding in harmony

We’re you glad and welcomed there?

Sis you see your Mother standing

Just inside the gates of Heaven

Did you her whisper “Shirley”

Rest now, I’m glad you’re here

How can we understand your leaving.

You have left three sisters grieving

And a brother too is weeping

Your children they too are weeping.

Memories of you we will always be keeping.

Shm

Sharon Heineman-McLeod

Saskatoon

We will never forget the precious fellowship we have had with Shirley, her faithfulness and sincerity very apparent. Our most heartfelt sympathy to you Orrion, and Darren and Deidre and boys, and Francine and Sherry, along with all the other family we don’t know. Lots of love, Wayne and Kelly ad Kim

My Deepest Sympathies go out to all of Shirley's Family.

My Mother Catherine Dreger has lost another Good Friend in a short period of time.

Do to my mother's recent fall she is unable to attend Shirley's Funeral but, her thought's

are with all at this time.

Regards,

Myrna Hubbard for Catherine Dreger

My deepest sympathies to Orrion’s and families. I still can’t believed Shirley is gone, lots of good and happy memories from conventions, special meetings and some gospel meetings in BC when ever they come for visits… I am going to miss her, she’s such an amazing and lovely friend to be around.Love your forever my dear.

My Most sincere condolences to an awesome lady Shirley and all the families .. .. I remember Shirley and all her siblings coming to our farm many years ago now .fantastic memories.... We had so much fun. Sad to see you go but we are assured Heaven gained another angel.

Love and sympathy to ya all.,

Doug Pearman

Sherwood Park AB.

A very special lady. I had no idea of the impact Shirley had on the world until the last few years when we connected on Facebook. Shirley never talked about her work life, she was always just a special cousin that welcomed us into her home and her life whenever we connected. I will cherish those memories. My heart aches for you Orrion and family,

Love Ruth and John Colombina

Shirley took me under her wing when I was still new to Canada. Her and Orrion are like my Canadian parents. They have always treated my family as their own. We will miss her dearly and grieve along with her family. We were very fortunate to be blessed with her unconditional love and selfless care. Hers was a life well lived. Much love and thoughts to all her family.

My sincere condolences to Shirley's family. Shirley and I sat on many committees together and did so much planning to assist vulnerable children and families who were homeless. We worked together with other agency CEO's to open the doors of Brenda's House a homeless family shelter. When a preventative approach was needed to help families to remained housed, Shirley joined myself and others to create a prevention of homelessness concept that quickly showed amazing results. Please know that Shirley's work at Aspen Family Service changed many lives and the strategic directions formed in partnership with many of her fellow CEO's will continue to have a lasting impact. Shirley and I had a special bond as nurses in leadership in the social service sector. Something she was always proud of. Thank you Shirley for making a difference!

All my love, Patty Kilgallon CEO Children's Cottage Society

It’s like I have lost another sister. Shirley was always interested in everyone & how they were doing. Her heart encompassed all. Such special memories to cherish forever. She would be the first to say “don’t grieve for me, I’ve only gone home before you. Keep living life to the fullest”. We will, Shirl… just with a huge hole in our hearts. Til we meet again, love ya soooo much

Marvin and Sharon Lehr

Thinking of Shirley and those left behind, Orion Brian Darren and Sherry brings back many memories of boating/camping at Elkwater Lake Cypress Hills, holidays skiing at Whitefish and Big White. Remember 6 boys in a one room motel with 2 double beds, and many meals together.

Sincere condolences to all of Shirley's family, especially to her siblings. Shirley was probably one of my first playmate's and cousin as her parents and mine were good friends, neighbours and relatives when they lived in Pierceland way back in 1950. I always enjoyed all of our times together as kids when we would visit at their home. Although we hadn't been in touch much through the intervening years, she was always close in my memory. And I was especially appreciative of her phone call last summer when my mother passed away. Memories are so precious, may yours keep her close to you all. Love, Bev (Symon) Watt

Doug and I have very, very special memories of Shirley. She boarded with us the whole time she was in nursing school in Saskatoon. Shirley had a very quiet and special way about her. We had many, many laughs together and there were also the serious times. She was a true and special friend to Doug and I and our three girls. I will miss her texts and phone calls.

Our special condolences to Orrion, Brian, Darren and Sherry.

Love Doug and Alice MacDonald

Dear Orrion and family,

I am far away and didn’t know that Shirley was so sick. It was a sad shock to hear of her passing. I did enjoy Shirley and appreciate her love of the Kingdom and her fellowship.

I feel for you all in your loss. May your hearts be comforted these days. With true care, Leona Dreger

My brother "Uncle Bob" introduced me to this wonderful "Fun" family when I was just 10 or 11 years old and Shirley was my same age so we were friends but I loved the whole family so much.. Pat lived with my family.. Francine, Julia, Sandra and Kenneth were like family so I just want to send love and thoughts of comfort to you all.

Our sincere condolences go to Orrion and the family at this time. Orrion & Shirley were our first overnight visitors out of our acreage here at Provost when our house was almost completed! Over the years we have appreciated every opportunity to be together. Shirley was a beautiful person inside and out, and will be missed by all!! Dearest friends and cousins!

Bernie & Maivis