SHAYLEEN PATERSON BOLKE

passed away in her husband's arms on Dec. 19, 2010, after battling breast cancer for over five years. Shayleen had just celebrated her 39th birthday. She was born in Covina, CA. She was a graduate of San Dimas High School, and continued her education at CSUSB, where she received her degree and later, her teaching credential. She was a devoted wife and mother, and a beloved elementary school teacher at CP Lightfoot Elementary School in Rancho Cucamonga. Shayleen fought a ferocious battle with cancer, with dignity and determination to the very end. Her world revolved around her beautiful daughter, Ashlynn. Shayleen is survived by her husband, Darryl; her 8 year old daughter, Ashlynn; her parents, Jim and Diana Paterson; her mother, Sharon Praeger; as well as her brothers, Ron and Steve; and step sister, Amanda. Shay was accompanied to heaven by her dog, Zoee, who also lost her battle with cancer this week. The family wishes to thank the heroic efforts of the Dr. Linda Bosserman and her incredible staff at Wilshire Oncology, who became like a second family over the many years of treatment. We also appreciate the nurses and staff of Visiting Nurse of Inland Empire for their hospice care in her final weeks. Any donations can be made to Shayleen's favorite charities, the West End Animal Shelter, any of the well known Breast Cancer foundations, and Lance Armstrong's Livestrong Foundation. Services will be private, and a memorial event will be planned for the future.