Tuesday, January 8, 2019
I first met Shirley on a trip to her lake house with her daughter Deb and son-in-law Bob in 1976, What a loving, hospitable, gracious person she was. Many visits over the years due to family vacations and fishing trips with her husband Bob ensued - each time marked by her welcoming, gentle nature. She and Bob entertained my children on the occasional visit, and over the years she never failed to ask about them as they grew to adulthood. I will always remember visits to her house, campfires in the back, and discussions about family and friends. She never failed to make everyone feel welcome and special. What a wonderful person she was!