Shirley Canfield

Shirley Canfield passed away at home in Meridian surrounded by her family on Tuesday August 17th. Shirley was 74 years old when she succumbed to ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease). Shirley was born on Aug 26 1935 to Caryl and Irma Frasier at St. Lukes Hospital in Boise. She was raised in Eagle, Idaho along with her siblings Marvin, Ronnie, Carolyn, and Larry. During the war Shirley moved with her family to Nyssa, Oregon and resided there from 1939 to 1945 when the family returned to Eagle. Shirley graduated from high school in Eagle in 1953 then married Ralph Faulk in 1954. Shirley and Ralph raised their six children in California, Oregon, and Idaho. In 1992 Shirley married Burt Canfield in Eagle where they resided until moving to Meridian in 2003. After raising her children, Shirley spent 3 summers working on a fishing boat in Alaska. She earned her LPN degree from Boise State University in 1982 then worked at Grand Oaks Nursing Home and the VA prior to retiring in 1997. After retirement Shirley enjoyed volunteering her time to help others. Shirley was a loving and devoted mother, her kids were her life. She was a Master Gardner; she enjoyed working in her beautiful yard, hiking with her brother Marvin, fishing and camping with her children and grandchildren, and making pies for her family. Shirley was a member of Centennial Baptist Church and a true example of a fine Christian woman, she loved her Lord and gave him praise even in trying times. Shirley is survived by her husband, Burt Canfield; children, Wes & Carol Faulk of Summerville OR, Vonnie Chaney of Dallas TX, Cindy Mendoza-Gray and John Gray of Star ID, Robin & Jim Cawdrey of Juneau, AK, Branden & Stacy Faulk of Star ID; Dave & Chris Faulk of Meridian, ID; Stepchildren, Judy & Tim Curtright of Meridian; Mike and Margaret Canfield of Boise; Bill and Janet Canfield of Meridian; Dick & Cathy Canfield of Walla Walla, WA; Numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; brothers Marvin & Sharon Frasier of Nez Perce, ID and Ronnie Frasier of Baker City, OR. Shirley was predeceased by her parents; grandsons, John Walker and Peter Curtright; siblings, Larry Frasier and Carolyn Ellis. Memorial services will be under the direction of Summers Funeral Home 3629 E Ustick Road, Meridian at 2:00 p.m. Saturday Aug. 21st. A pie and ice cream social at Tully Park in Meridian will follow, please feel free to bring a pie and/or a story to share. A special thanks to the ALS Clinic and St Luke's Hospice.