Shirley Callison Miner

Shirley Callison MINER Shirley Miner was born in Spokane, Washington on June 10, 1932 and passed away at age 75 on May 30, 2008. She died peacefully at home in Seattle, surrounded by her family and adored dog "Muffy" after a noble fight with cancer. She is survived by her loving husband, Bill Miner; daughter, Kay Hanafin (Doug); son, Kirk Callison (Jill); and her 9 grand children: Charlie Hanafin, Susie Hanafin, Chris Callison, Connor Callison, Joe Miner, David Miner, Michael Miner, Fin Miner and Joshua Miner; and her brother, Gordon Sires (Eve). She was preced ed in death by her first husband, Tony Callison. Shirley graduated from Whitman Col lege and was a member of the Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Upon gradu ating Shirley landed a job as a stew ardess with United Airlines where her passion for travel took flight. After marriage and two children she contin ued her quest for adventure as a travel agent, working for Doug Fox Travel and Mutual Travel, she could always find the "deal". But it wasn't only about travel, she loved life, friends, the arts, dogs, tennis, bridge and not to mention "chocolate"! She was a strong supporter of the, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Symphony, Pacific Northwest Ballet and Seattle Opera. She was a member of the Seattle Tennis Club, Seattle Yacht Club and Sunset Club, where she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. For our family this is the end of an era, we will miss her dearly. We each learned so much and were so fortunate to have had the time with her. We will be stronger together because of her and will continue to share the lessons and memories throughout our lives. The celebration of her life will be held on Tuesday, June 10th from 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. at the Sunset Club, 1021 University Street, Seattle, WA. The formal celebration will begin at 4:30 p.m. Valet parking will be available. Remembrances may be made in memory of Shirley Miner to the Swedish Cancer Institute and Children's Hospital Foundation benefiting the Charlie Hanafin Transplant Endowment.