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Patricia Shirey Obituary

SHIREY, Patricia Barney

Patricia Barney Shirey, Altadena
resident and Professor Emeritus at Citrus Community College, also was Language Arts Department Chair and Associate Dean of Students was born in El Dorado, KS, December 2, 1932. She moved with her parents to Los Angeles at the age of 3.

A Pomona College graduate, she also received a M.A. in English Literature from California State University at Los Angeles as well as a M.A. in Psychology from Azusa Pacific University. Upon her retirement, after 34 years of service at Citrus, she became a practicing psychotherapist in Pasadena for over a decade.

Honors for Shirey include the Laura Lau scholarship from Pomona College, teaching excellence award from Alpha Gamma Sigma, and a service award from the Pasadena Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency. At Citrus College she was faculty president, chief negotiator and served as state treasurer for the English Council of California two-year colleges.

As both professor and marriage and family counselor she transformed the lives of thousands with her expertise, empathy, and caring. A colleague at Citrus estimated that, in some 40 years in the classroom, she taught 30,000 students.

A beloved member of Episcopal Church of Our Saviour, in San Gabriel, she served on the Vestry and was Liturgical Coordinator.

Former colleagues describe her as "brilliant," "compassionate," and "supportive." A beautiful woman, a friend said of her, "she was gorgeous with a face like a rose, always smiling."

She was foremost a loving family woman, dedicated to her loving husband, 4 children, and six grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Keith, children Tom, Kathy, Mark, and Cindy, grandchildren Natalie, Nick, Guy, Kyle, Katrina, and Jake.

The Memorial Service will take place this Saturday, July 19th, 1:00pm, at the Church of Our Saviour, 535 W. Roses Rd., San Gabriel. Cabot & Sons, Pasadena, Directors

Published by Pasadena Star-News on Jul. 15, 2014.
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I will miss Pat

Tom Tefft

July 26, 2014

Dear Keith, I am so sorry to hear about Pat's passing. She was my buddy that went to the Derby Restaurant frequently on Mondays. I was unable to attend the service because I was in the hospital. She was one of my favorites and a Dear Friend.

Sharon Romero

July 21, 2014

I came to Citrus in 1966 and dear Pat was one of my first friends.
Loyal and Gracious, she was the BEST. Love you, RIP <3

Christopher Leason III

July 19, 2014

Pat hired me as an adjunct instructor in 1976 and was so kind and generous with her time and knowledge. When I think Of Citrus College, I will always think of her.

Thomas Birmingham

July 19, 2014

Generous, caring, charming, supportive...
Pat gave so much of herself to so many of us. If Pat believed in you - and she believed in so many of us, you couldn't help but believe in yourself. Thank you, Pat, for your grace.
Roberta Eisel

Roberta Eisel

July 18, 2014

Pat was a major presence at Citrus College. Her multifaceted participation in campus life helped to define the college.

David Overly

July 16, 2014

Pat gave me a wonderful and satisfying professional life at Citrus College. She was my mentor and my friend. I miss her. Lin Humphrey

July 16, 2014

I was also hired by Pat Barney, and respected her greatly as a colleague and a friend. I remember fondly the lovely parties she would throw in her Pasadena home at Christmas. It was a pleasure to know her and work with her.

July 16, 2014

I owe my career at Citrus College to Pat. She saw my potential and mentored me in the ways of a community college. I will miss her as a colleague and a friend.

Patrick Culbertson

July 15, 2014

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