Shirley J. Crape, age 84, passed away peacefully in her sleep with her family by her side on Sunday, May 12, 2013. She was born March 13, 1929 in Walla Walla, WA to Martin and Catherine Fiedler. Shirley was a graduate of Bellingham High School. She married Herbert Crape on March 3, 1951 at Garden Street United Methodist Church in Bellingham. Shirley worked for Bellingham National Bank for 39 ½ years, retiring as Vice-President of Accounting. She was a member of the Faith Lutheran Church, Birchwood Garden Club and the American Orchid Society. Shirley enjoyed nature, gardening and playing pinochle. She was a passionate fan of the Huskies, Seahawks and Mariners. She was preceded in death by her husband Herb and her brother Calvin Fiedler. She is survived by her daughter Mary Ann (husband Ed) Essig, son Daryl (wife Lea) Crape and their children Rachel, Ryan and Jennifer and many loving relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to the WSU College of Veterinary Medicine, WSU Foundation, P.O. Box 647010, Washington State University, Pullman, WA 99164-7010. A Celebration of Shirley's life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church in Bellingham on Thursday, May 16th at 4 PM, followed by a reception at the church. You may share memories in the online guestbook at www.westfordfuneralhome.com.
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Maryann, Daryl, and family; We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please remember you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Deb Corbett
May 22, 2013
Dear MaryAnn, and family, I am so sorry to read of Shirley's passing. I have such fond memories of your Mom when working at BNB. As well as the crazy stories MaryAnn you shared with me. Praying and thinking of you and your family. Love and hugs, Joyce
Joyce Harlan
May 20, 2013
Shirley we seen you the last Time last September 2012 never thinking that was the last Time my dear frind ,my heart is with you and all our love Edeltraut you long time frind.Aufwiedersen bis wir uns wieder sehn
Fredie & Edeltraut DOW
May 15, 2013
Remember that your loss is shared by many friends who care
and that you're in our thoughts and hearts and in our every prayer.
May you find the courage to face tomorrow in the love that surrounds you today.
The sorrow of the faithful is not that of permanent loss, but the tender sense of sadness
that comes in saying good-bye for now to someone we love. May today's sorrow give way to the peace and comfort of God's love.
With all our love and deepest sympathy to Shirley's family and friends, Kurt & Alvina Andussies
Kurt & Alvina Andussies
May 15, 2013
You will be missed.
Barb Bonsaing
May 15, 2013
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