Shirley Ellen King passed away peacefully on May 12, 2023 in Vancouver. Born January 29, 1934 in North Vancouver. Predeceased by her brother Robert Lawrence in 1994. Shirley is survived by her loving family, nephews Rob King, Rod (Josie) King, Randy (Wendy) King, Sister-In-Law Phyllis McGwirk (nee King), Brad Philp, great nephews Curtis King and Justin King, cousins Charles (Sheila) Laddish and their daughter Alexandra Laddish, Rick (Susan) Laddish and their son Nicholas Laddish, Larry (Margaret-Anne) Reda and their daughter Rae-Anne Prinster (Mark).
The family would like to acknowledge special friend Sally Saflor for her love and kindness over the years.
Shirley lived a very active life. She established lifelong relationships through her work and social activities. Shirley worked at Wawanesa Insurance Company for 40 years as an Office Manager. She was a lifelong parishioner of St. Augustine’s Catholic Church and was a member of the CWL. Shirley was a member and Past President of the Granville Park Lawn Bowling Club, a member of the False Creek Grandragons Seniors Dragon Boat Racing Team. She enjoyed line dancing and social get togethers with her many friends.
A special thank you to the staff at Windermere Care Centre and Cavell Gardens for their excellent care of Shirley while she was with them.
A Funeral Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Ignacy Warias OMI, Friday, June 16th at 11:00am at St. Augustine’s Parish 2028 West 7th Ave, Vancouver. Following cremation Shirley will be laid to rest at Ocean View Burial Park at a future date.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer Society of BC or the BC Cancer Agency in Shirley’s memory.