MUNDORF
Shirley Gay
July 3, 1935 - July 19, 2023
Shirley Gay Mundorf, age 88, of Drumheller passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2023 at the Drumheller Health Centre.
Shirley was born July 3, 1935, in Trochu, AB. She was predeceased by her parents Sam (2002) and Alberta (1996) Priestley, older brother Ralph (1992) and younger brother Eldon (2018).
Shirley leaves to mourn her passing her loving husband of 68 years, Roy, daughters Bonita (Dave), Rosalie (Bevan), Elaine and son Mark (Kathleen), 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. She will also be missed by nieces and nephews as well as other relatives and numerous friends.
Upon completing high school, Shirley moved to Calgary where she attended Henderson Business College. During her life she worked in a variety of clerical, bookkeeping and accounting positions.
Her passion for exploring the world led her and Roy on many trips and cruises. A special trip in 2010 was taken with her brother Eldon and his wife Fern to South America including a cruise to Antarctica to visit the penguins.
Shirley was happy tending her flowers and enjoying nature. She loved family gatherings and the special time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her gentle kindness will be deeply missed.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests her memory be honoured by contributions to the Kidney Foundation of Canada or a charity of your choice.
Funeral services will be held at the Munson Community Hall on Monday, July 31 at 2 o’clock. Interment will follow at the Munson Cemetery.
Courtney-Winters Funeral Home in care of arrangements. 403-823-2666.
