Obituary of Shirley Maurer

Shirley (Gaske) Maurer October 5, 1931 - October 17, 2014 It is with great sadness that the Maurer family announces the passing of Shirley Maurer. Shirley slipped away peacefully on October 17th at the age of 83 years. Shirley was born on October 5th, 1931 in Vancouver, BC to Robert and Amalia Gaske. She had two brothers and one sister. After the passing of her mother, Shirley moved to the Windermere Valley with her father in 1949. Shirley met the love of her life and married Fritz Maurer on November 3, 1951. Shirley was a devote wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her husband of 62 years Fritz, her four daughters Christy Brown (Bill), Sonia Blackwell (Rick), Susan Halverson (Richard), and Kathy Weismiller. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Shirley enjoyed her life on the Big Horn Ranch, gardening, reading, and spending time with her family. Shirley will be remembered by her family and friends for her caring, kind and gentle nature. At Shirley's request a private family service will be held at a later date. If friends so desire memorial donations in Shirley's memory may be made to Columbia House, 850 - 10th Avenue, Invermere, BC, V0A 1K0. Arrangements entrusted to McPherson Funeral Service. Condolences for the family can be offered at: www.mcphersonfh.com