Shirley Anne McLaren, age 76, died peacefully at her home in the early hours of Saturday, October 9, 2010.
Shirley was born in Sheridan, Montana, on January 23, 1934 to Leland T. and Florence (McClurg) Baker.
She graduated from Sheridan High School and attended one year of Business College.
Shirley and Arthur M. McLaren were married June 10, 1956 in Sheridan, Montana. While living in Dillon she was employed by Elieles Department Store and Dilmart. She worked as a bookkeeper for Vaughn – Ragsdale, Rogenes, Tire Rama and the Globe in Helena MT from 1960 to 1984. Shirley worked from 1984 to 1997 and retired from the Department of Transportation as a licensing technician.
Shirley enjoyed gourmet cooking, sewing, knitting, crafts of all kinds and spending time with her family, spotting in the ski boat for her grandson. She was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Cathedral, the Lost Corner Square Dancers and the Elks Lodge.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Arthur McLaren; her brother, Danny Baker and her parents Leland and Florence Baker. Shirley is survived by her son, Arthur Ray (Terressa) McLaren of Ft. Greely, Alaska; daughters, Cindy (Frank) Lopez of Big Fork, Mt; Shari (Randy) Robertson of Terry, Mt.; sister, Janice (Hymie) Waage of Alberta Canada; nine grandchildren, Josh (Cyndi) Sawyer, Levi (Cassie) McLaren, Justin Lopez, Tanner McLaren, Whitney McLaren, Brady Robertson, Chance McLaren, Caleb McLaren, Franque Robertson and one great granddaughter, Ore Anna Ortivez.
A memorial service will be held 2:30 p.m. Thursday, October 14th at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home. Interment will follow at the Montana State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Harrison. A reception will then be held at the Ft. Harrison Service Club. Memorials in Shirley’s name are suggested to the Hospice of St. Peter’s 2475 Broadway Street Helena, MT 59601 or to the Cancer Treatment Center C/O St. Peter’s Hospital Foundation 2475 Broadway Street Helena, Montana 59601. Condolences may be given to the family by visiting www.aswfuneralhome.com.
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The Keiths says
We sorry for the loss of Shirley.
We enjoyed being the upstair neighbors for her and Art.
She was an inspiration when we would see her tirelessly take care of others. No matter the pain she was in,, there was always a smile
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Tom, Karen and Olivia Keith
Mary & Adam Hildreth says
To Artie, Cindy, Shari and the rest of the McLaren family we are so sorry. I have so many wonderful memories of your Mom. What a patient, caring, and loving person she was. Know that her memories will live on with so very many for years and years to come. God Bless all of you!!
Bonnie Whitney says
Shari and family, so sorry for your loss. Your mom was my 1st licensing tech. Then what a surprise when I found out she was one of my friend’s mother. She was such a kind and caring and patient person. God Bless and prayers for all of you.k
Kathie Arlint says
To all of the McLaren Family. So sorry for your loss. Shirley and Art were both wonderful people and I’m glad that I met them many years ago through Artie and Teri and square dancing with them back then.
Kevin and Toni Kalfell says
Sorry for your loss but at least Shirley is now at peace. Keep all those precous memories close. I am so fortunate to have gotten the opportunity to meet your Mom.. What a special Lady. Our thoughts
Karen & Marvin Wallace says
To Shirley’s Family — So sorry about your mom. She was a special lady. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Roy and Shirley Neuhardt says
We would like to express our most heartfelt sympathy at your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.