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2018

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Shirley TUREMAN Obituary

TUREMAN, Shirley "Great Shirley", as she was called by her great-grandchildren, was born June 30, 1931 in Chico, CA. She died suddenly August 9, 2018. Shirley was a lover of life and full of kindness. She would chat with everyone she met. She enjoyed shopping, reading, cards, and for 40 years, tennis. Her favorite places to visit were the beach and Lake Tahoe. She is survived by her two daughters, four grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and son. She was deeply loved and greatly missed. A Celebration of her Life will be held at Parent Sorensen in Petaluma on August 18 at 1 p.m.

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Published by Press Democrat from Aug. 15 to Aug. 16, 2018.

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Pamela Perkins

August 21, 2018

Just heard about Shirleys passing. Shirley was a wonderful woman with a passion for lifeI enjoyed playing tennis with her over the years and I will miss her.

John Wong

August 18, 2018

Shirley was just so nice and I remember spending time at their home on Ramona Ln when I was very young. Robin and I played together. She will be missed.

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Parent-Sorensen Mortuary and Crematory - Petaluma

850 Keokuk Street FD12 CR91, Petaluma, CA 94952

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850 Keokuk Street FD12 CR91, Petaluma, CA 94952

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