SHIRLEY JANE HARTRICH

Shirley Jane Hartrich Passed away peacefully at home in Greenbrae while holding Gene's hand on Saturday morning, December 18, 2010. She was 83 years old and was born in the small town of Brush, Colorado on July 14, 1927 to Cordelia and Glen Whisler. Shirley was proud of her Bastille Day birthday, and she and her family celebrated with birthday dinners many times at The Left Bank Restaurant in Larkspur. She comes from a large family of brothers and sisters. Shirley attended Brush High School and stayed close to her circle of friends who were together from kindergarten through 12th grade. They enjoyed many fun class reunions together. During WWII she worked for the U.S. Government in San Diego. She attended the University of New Hampshire and College of Marin. Gene and Shirley married in 1946, and over the years the Hartrich's raised their two sons in many places, including California, Colorado, New Jersey and New Hampshire, finally settling in Marin County with their gorgeous view of sunsets over Mt. Tamalpais. Shirley is survived by her devoted husband Gene. They happily celebrated their 64th wedding anniversary on August 11 of this year. She felt very blessed and proud to have her whole family at the party! She leaves her beloved sons Robert, with daughter-in-law Linda of Petaluma, and James, with daughter-in-law Caroline of Aspen, Colorado. Shirley was a wonderful "Nana" to grandsons Derek Hartrich and his fiance Nicole, Tyler Hartrich of Petaluma and Colt Hartrich of Florida. Also survived by former daughter-in-law Carole Fisher, numerous nieces and nephews, and many true life-long friends all over the country. During the last 35 years, Shirley and Gene split their time between their home in Greenbrae and their place in Kona, Hawaii, where they loved to sail, relax and visit with friends and neighbors. Shirley was a wonderful wife and had many hobbies including gardening, cooking fantastic dinners, ice-skating, golf, bowling, bridge, sewing, photography, her pets, tennis, throwing fabulous parties and interior decorating with a very classy style. She was a beautiful amazing woman, always kind and caring and gracious. A private memorial service will be held in the spring. Any donations in Shirley's name would be gratefully appreciated by Hospice of the Bay, 17 E. Sir Francis Drake Blvd, Larkspur or a favorite charity of your choice. Rest in peace, my sweet wife. Mom, we love you and you're with the angels now. We will miss you Nana! You're the best! Love always from your family.