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Shirley Asher Obituary
June 17, 1930
November 16, 2015
Shirley Asher died peacefully in her own home on Monday evening. She was a courageous woman who lived a life of love and giving to others. An active volunteer with the sack lunch for the homeless program at Trinity Episcopal Church, member of numerous civic organizations, and beloved mother, she will be missed by all who knew her. She was born in St. Clairsville, Ohio, and moved West on her own in the 1950s. She lived in Reno since 1984. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rod, and is survived by her brother Donald, of St. Clairsville, her three sons Curt (Aida) of Bakersfield, CA, Jim (Laurie) of Crandon, WI, and Brad (Sue) of Louisville, KY, seven grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held at Walton Sierra Chapel, 875 W. 2nd Street, from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm on Friday, November 20. Funeral services will be held at Trinity Episcopal Church, 200 Island Ave, Reno at 3 p.m. on Saturday, November 21. In lieu of flowers, well-wishers are asked to donate to Trinity Episcopal Church-Sack Lunch program.
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Doug Ammons
November 20, 2015
I had the privilege of getting to know Shirley through my good friend Curt. Shirley was a good, kind soul and she will be missed.
John Mossbarger
November 20, 2015
I remember Shirley Ferren Asher, who was good friend of my sister Helen Ann Mossbarger, who passed away in1966. Her brother, Don, and I have been the best of friends since 1941.
Rest in peace Shirley!
John Mossbarger, Houston, TX
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