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Shirley Parraguirre Obituary

SHIRLEY PARRAGUIRRE Shirley B. Parraguirre, 69, Clark County Clerk, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009. She was born July 24, 1940, in Woodland, Calif., and was a resident of Nevada for over 40 years. Shirley began her career as a legal secretary 50 years ago, after graduating from Armstrong Business College in Berkeley, Calif., and, prior to entering public service, she served as president of the Las Vegas Legal Secretaries' Association, during which she worked to put on the annual holiday fundraiser for the Southern Nevada Children's Home. Working with members of the Bar Association, thousands of dollars were raised each year for children living in the children's home. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, mother, Opal Patterson; and father, Carroll Thames; and stepfather, Lewis Patterson Sr. She is survived by her daughter, Tammy Nellen (Drew); son, Grant Roesner (Cassandra); granddaughter, Ashley Roesner; great-granddaughter, Jaelyn McNeal; brothers, Tom Thames (Joyce) and Lewis Patterson, Jr. (Sherrie); sisters, Dorothy Ventura (Glenn) and Judy Johl (Malkit); and many nephews and nieces. Viewing will be 3-7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 2. Funeral service will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3, both at Palm Mortuary, 1325 N. Main St., Las Vegas. Donations can be made to the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, 6280 S. Valley View Blvd., Suite 342, Las Vegas, NV 89118.

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Published by Las Vegas Review-Journal on Sep. 2, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Shirley Parraguirre

11 Entries

Elaine Frazier

September 16, 2009

I came home to Las Vegas the other day after being away since August 29th. I was shocked and saddened to learn of the passing of my friend Shirley and regret that I was not here for her memorial services.

I knew Shirley for nearly 40 years and have many fond memories of our days with the Las Vegas Legal Secretaries Association. I was so proud of her when she went on to serve as Clark County Clerk. She was dedicated, very knowledgeable and a true professional. She also knew how to laugh and have a good time and we did our share of that!

I will miss you my friend.

Jack Cherry, Esq.

September 5, 2009

I knew Shirley for many years while we both worked in the legal profession. She was a terrific lady and absolutely competent in every thing she did, from legal secretary to County Clerk. Thanks for all your help over the many years.

Peggy Mesinger

September 2, 2009

I have known Shirley for well over 20 years. She was a great lady. She did a great job at the Courthouse getting things organized and computerized. She will be missed by many.

Bill and Vicky Brabant

September 2, 2009

Tammy, our thoughts and prayers go out to you and the family. Your mom was a wonderful, caring woman and she will be missed. We are so sorry for your loss.

Gina Rackley Humboldt County Treasurer

September 2, 2009

Shirley was an awesome lady. Always very professional. She will be greatly missed throughout the State of Nevada.

September 2, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Please know that Shirley will be dearly missed.

Lincoln County Treasurer's Office

James Bixler

September 2, 2009

I have known Shirley for over 35 years and have worked with and around her closely most of that time. Shirley has always been joy to work with, always professional, efficient and certainly pleasant. Her absence will be sorely noticed and she be missed by all who have known and admired her. Judge James Bixler and Dani Bixler

September 2, 2009

I had the pleasure of knowing Shirley for over 26 years. Our work-related duties often called upon each other and she was always helpful. Shirley was a classy lady with style. I wish to extend my heartfelt sympathy to her family.

Sincerely,

Sharon E. Page,
Retired Nevada Supreme Court Employee

Bill Tomany

September 2, 2009

Rest in Peace Shirley after fighting dreaded leukemia

Olga Valenzeula

September 2, 2009

I had the pleasure of working with Shirley for two years. She will be dearly missed.

Staff of the Humboldt County Clerk's Office

September 2, 2009

Please accept our condolences. Shirley was a great lady and she will be missed.

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