1935 – November 5th, 2014
After a short but courageous battle with cancer, Shirley Reesor passed away peacefully on November 5th. She leaves to mourn her passing, husband Daryl of 59 years, her mother Edna Hewitt (101 years young); two children Cathy (Curtis MacFarlane), Kent (Cathy Reesor); five grandchildren Cari, Jana (Craig) Jason (Maggie), Colton (Shelby) and Brooklyn, and numerous lifelong friends. She was predeceased by her father Alvin in 1984. Shirley was born in Ernfold, SK in 1935. She attended Central Collegiate and Teacher’s College in Moose Jaw, where she met and married Daryl Reesor in 1956. While living in Moose Jaw she was actively involved with Beta Sigma Phi. She enjoyed 5 pin bowling in her spare time and became provincial champion. Shirley and Daryl moved to Candle Lake after Daryl retired from teaching in 1989. They lived there for 16 years where they enjoyed snowmobiling, selling real estate and the cottage life. In 2005 they moved to Campbell River where they were active with Campbell River and Courtenay Stamp Clubs and volunteering many hours nurturing the next generation of stamp collectors at Penfield, Georgia Park, and Southgate. Shirley was kind, loving and nurturing. Her family will miss her unwavering love and support. She will forever be in our hearts.