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Shirley Ardman Obituary
Born in Weston, W.Va., to Benjamin and Molly Baker, she studied journalism at Columbia University. While a freshman journalism student, she was given an assignment to interview a living author, and, through a mutual acquaintance, met and interviewed J.D. Salinger in the bar of a Manhattan hotel. This occurred just after his first short story was published and years before "Catcher in the Rye," remaining one of the very few interviews of the reclusive author.
Mrs. Ardman spent most of her married life in Washington with her husband, Bill, deceased, where she raised two sons, pursued a career in real estate and ran for public office.
Surviving are her children, Charles Ardman (Patricia) of Montclair, N.J., and Blair Ardman (Margaret) of Marblehead, Mass., and four grandchildren, Jonathan, Rebecca and Daniel Ardman and Leo John Macdonald.
At her wish, there will be no funeral service. Burial will be held in West Virginia. A memorial service will be held at a future date and location to be specified.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Alzheimer's Association at www.alz.org. Arrangements are entrusted to Barlow-Bonsall Funeral Home, Charleston, W.Va. Condolences may be sent by visiting www.barlowbonsall.com.
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Anne Roberts
March 29, 2014
Shirley was a beautiful and dignified woman. I wish that I had had an opportunity to know her better. I do know that, to her credit, she raised an extraordinary son of whom she was very proud.
"Loss leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal." Thinking of you all.
Marie Guidos-Maruskin
March 18, 2014
Shirley was a "classy Lady", always beautifully dressed, always with a beautiful smile, a wonderful disposition, a realist yet always optimistic. I never heard her say anything negative about anyone. Honest, truthful, just a wonderful person. Those who knew her will always remember her fondly. You have my deepest sympathy. Marie Guidos-Maruskin and Albert Maruskin
DR TOM GREEN
March 18, 2014
She always was a great patient and friend along with her husband and Mother. She shall be greatly missed. My sympathies to the family.
Allan Cenis
March 18, 2014
I was a pleasure to know and work with this fine woman. I shall always remember her bubbly personality! God is Good!!
Allan E. Cenis, Washington, PA.
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