Shirley Marion Walters

WALTERS, Shirley Marion August 13, 1930 September 1, 2010 Shirley passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospice on September 1, 2010 after a brave long battle with cancer. Shirley is survived by her husband Arthur, son Donald (Judy) and daughter Sharon. She will also be missed by her grandchildren Kelly, Teresa, Heather, Courtney, Lindsay and 14 great-grand children, sister in-law Marion (Stuart) Price and her brother in-law Robert (Jessie) Walters of Calgary and many nieces and nephews. Shirley was born in Vancouver and moved with her family to Trail and Rossland, B.C. at an early age. She was very athletic and excelled in swimming, diving and track and field. She married Arthur H. Walters in Rossland on July 22, 1950 and recently celebrated 60 years of marriage. Shirley and Art lived in Calgary for 35 years where they raised their 2 children. Shirley had a long career at Canada Safeway where she was employed for 25 years. Shirley and Art retired to Victoria in 1985 and settled near the Cedar Hill Golf course where Shirley loved to walk her dog Mocha". Shirley loved to walk her dog everyday where she also made many special friendships along the walking trail". Shirley also had a love for all animals especially her love birds which she hand raised for many years, and her love of Chihuahuas including her pets Goldie, Boots, Julio and Mocha. Our family would like to thank the caring nurses at the Victoria Hospice for their love and kindness during Shirley's final days. A celebration of Shirley's life will be held at Cedar Hill Golf Course, 1400 Derby Road, on Friday, September 3, 2010 from 1-3pm. In lieu of flowers, please consider giving donations to the Victoria Hospice. 602246