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Shirley Muir Obituary
Shirley Muir
July 11, 1952-June 19, 2023
Shirley Muir passed away Monday, June 19, at Charlotte Bay Rehab and Care Center, Port Charlotte, Florida. She resided in Punta Gorda, Florida.
She was born July 11,1952, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Virginia (Bevard) and Earl Muir. Shirley attended public schools in Waterloo, graduating from East High School in 1970.
After graduation, Shirley attended Marshalltown Community College with an emphasis in English. She graduated in 1973. She continued her education at UNI until 1976. With a love of adventure, Shirley moved west to Casa Grande, Arizona where she taught 2 years at the public high school on the Navaho Indian Reservation and another 6 years at the junior high school.
Shirley's next move was to San Pedro Sula, Honduras where she taught English and English Enrichment for grades 7-11 at Escuela International School for 2 years. While in Central America, Shirley took advantage of travel and visited many countries and enjoyed anything to do with water: like scuba diving, snorkeling and getting to know sea life.
Looking to better herself, Shirley went back to UNI and attained her Masters in Reading Education. She worked with the Overseas Placement Center and found herself moving to Salvador, Bahia Brazil for 3 years. Over the next 7 years, Shirley taught in Managua, Nicaragua, Manama, Bahrain, and Valencia Spain. Along the way she learned to speak Portuguese.
Upon returning to the United States, Shirley moved to Punta Gorda, Florida, where she taught for some time before retiring.
Shirley loved to travel, was an avid reader, played tennis, and always loved the water, scuba diving and snorkeling.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Earl (Virginia) Muir, brother Glen Muir, and sister Gwenda Urbigkit.
She is survived by a sister-in-law Marsha Muir of Waterloo, Iowa, two nieces, Kim (Mike) Blackert of Barberton, Ohio and Heather (Allen) Davis of North Little Rock, Arkansas, several great nieces and nephews, and many friends especially Nancy Hoing and Kandee MacQueen.
She will be cremated and ashes spread at sea.
Memories and Condolences
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Louise Draus
July 1, 2023
I am sorry to hear this news. Shirley came back to the states and worked at Brenham Junior High School for one year as a reading teacher. Teachers and students alike enjoyed her as a teacher and co-worker. She spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with us as her family was far away.
We all enjoyed her humor and our shared love of Snoopy!
Rest in Peace, Shirley! You were an awesome person.
Joanne Richard
July 1, 2023
My dear neighbor Shirley,
May you find rest in our Lord's arms, as you gaze face to face with the Savior.
Pat Wohlhutter
July 1, 2023
I will always remember you as my friend.
Tomm
July 1, 2023
I was the director of the school in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil who hired Shirley to be a member of a team hired to design and implement a model Middle School program. Shirley was zealous in her defense of the importance of strengthening the English and reading skills of our students across the disciplines. A serious and dedicated professional!
Lynn Bentley deAraujo
July 1, 2023
Shirley and I taught together in Salvador, Brasil. I enjoyed our early morning walks along the beach road and our bus stop chats. Always a joke or story to be told, Shirley will certainly be missed. RIP Dear Sheeeley and I'll think of you as I walk the beat this morning
Kathleen Truax Schmidt
June 28, 2023
I have many memories of time spent with the Muir family as I was growing up. We lived nearby & attended St. Paul´s Methodist church with them. I´m sorry to hear that Gwenda is also gone now. We used to walk to Logan Jr High together. Praying comfort for Marsha & family.
Lois
June 25, 2023
I miss you my friend!
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