Edith Francis Shockey McClurg

EDITH FRANCIS SHOCKEY McCLURG 89, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2006, surrounded by the love of her family and many friends. Edith was born in Hawaii in 1917, and lived most of her life in San Bruno. Her life was her family and by extension, friends and community involvement. She was the Belle Air school PTA for many years, a long time member of the San Bruno Beautification Committee, and San Bruno Methodist Church Women's Society. She was a founding member of the San Bruno Friends of the Library, where she and her husband Bob were famous for their successful book sales. As a member of the San Bruno Library Commission, she held search for new housing for the San Bruno Library. After her children were grown, Edith worked as an aide in the San Bruno schools. Later in life she extended her community involvement to her work in the San Bruno Senior Center. The city of San Bruno declared Friday, July 15, 2005, "Edith McClurg Day." At the celebration, she was named a Rotary Foundation Paul Harris fellow for a lifetime of community involvement. Edith leaves behind family and friends who cherish her warm heart and kind words, her enthusiasm for new ideas, and love of community. She judged no one and accepted everyone. May we all be as successful in our lives as Edith. Edith was preceded in death by her husband Bob in 1999. She is survived by her children: Jack, David, Loretta, and Tom and "son" Dennis Durost; her four grandchildren: Patrick, Colleen, Sean, and Amy; and great grand daughter Claire. A celebration of Edith's life will be held at 2 p.m. May 13, at the San Bruno Senior Center, 1555 Crystal Springs Road, San Bruno. Donations may be made in Edith's name to the San Bruno Friends of the Library, C/O San Bruno Library, 701 Angus Ave. West, San Bruno, CA. 94066. Please honor Edith by curling up with a good book.