Shirley Mae Murray of Helena, MT passed away at St. Peters Hospital on June 14, 2015 at the age of 80.
Shirley is predeceased by her parents Leo and Theresa George, brothers Buddy, Francis and Thomas George, sisters Phyllis Blomquist and Barbara George, granddaughter Ivy VanDyke and her loving husband Guy of 47 years.
They were married in Sisseton, South Dakota on April 11, 1951
Shirley is lovingly remembered by her four children, Pam Henson (Jerry) of Sidney, MT, Rick Murray (Mary) of Clancy, MT, Julie Murray of Cleburne, TX, and Guy Murray JR of Helena, MT. Grandchildren Kristina Henson, Zabrina Golob, Bobbi Jo (Kevin) Bridgewater, Richard, Nicholas and Danielle VanDyke,and Zachary (Cassia). Great grandchildren Jozie Golob, Kaylee Bridgewater, Trevon VanDyke, Zoe, Asher, Trinity and Alex; brothers Craig (Ellen), John (Punkin), Richard (Kathy) and Keith (Ginny) George and sisters Betty Dykes, Brenda Nerpel, Lynette (Don) Brass and Sister-in-law Delores George and numerous nieces and nephews.
Shirley was born in Sisseton South Dakota in 1935. She graduated from 8th grade in 1949 and went on to earn a certificate from Carroll College in Helena as a Food Service Supervisor.
Shirley had a love for food and was always cooking. The first thing she asked anyone who visited her was “Are you hungry? What would you like to eat?”
She worked hard her entire life whether it is helping Guy in the fields, milking cows or caring for her family.
Shirley loved to quilt and made sure every baby born into the family received a blanket crafted by her loving hands.
Her large family; children, grandchildren and great grandchildren were her life and she was loved by all who knew her.
The funeral service will be held at Retz Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, June 18 2015 at 10:30 AM. Immediately following the funeral service a reception will be held in the social hall of Anderson Stevenson Wilke funeral home, 3750 N. Montana Ave. A burial will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, June 20, 2015 at Homestead Cemetery, Homestead, Montana.
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:30 a.m.
Thursday June 18, 2015
Retz Funeral Home
315 East 6th Avenue
Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the service
Thursday June 18, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Social Hall
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Funeral Service
10:30 a.m.
Thursday June 18, 2015
Retz Funeral Home
315 East 6th Avenue
Helena, Montana
Reception
Immediately following the service
Thursday June 18, 2015
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Social Hall
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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Alyssa Kennedy says
We will miss you dearly and I hope your enjoying Heaven. Now you can rest in peace and see your siblings you have lost in the past. Please give my Grandma a BIG hug and kiss from us all here.
Love Alyssa
Kathy Rice says
I keep remembering all the fun we had growing up on those farms, I’m sure we made a path back and forth from one place to the other. Now you have traveled the same path our loved ones who have gone on before and I’m sure it is a well worn path. God be with on this trip. May He comfort those of us left behind. I feel you all are having a big celebration up there!!!!
Stacy Price says
Aunti Shirley u will be missed by myself, Dezerae, and Timoteo. Even though Timo only knew u for a short time, you had a big impact on him. I thank the good Lord for us being able to attend your 80th Birthday party. Even after we came back home Timo would ask almost daily how his Aunti Shirley was doing. He cried so hard when I told him the news of your passing. We are all so sad that we wont be able to see your smiling face at family gatherings any longer, but at least we have our great memories of you. Im glad you were at peace and ready to join our creator, and family that I’m sure was waiting at the gates of heaven to welcome you. We dont like to lose our loved ones, but for me it really made it easier to say goodbye because you were at peace. And as I told my mom, the life you led probably wasn’t the easiest. And u maybe didnt really have much control of your life story at times. But u were able to make the final decisions, and write the ending to your book of life. We love you and will certainly miss you, it was time for us to close your book for now but your story will still continue as we share it with generations to come.
Brenda Nerpel says
My wonderful sister, I will miss you so. I probably will still pick up the phone to call you at times but, you have taught me so many of your cooking and baking skills . I may not be quite as good as you were but, I will share with your two boys. I love you so and am comforted that you are with so many loved ones. I was in such awe of you at the hospital, how YOU comforted all of us! You taught me not to be afraid of death. I know you have those golden wings I said you would have! Rest in peace my dear Shirley
Char Dykes & (Mike) says
We were so sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley, but happy she was able to make it to her 80th birthday celebration. I wish I could have come for her big day, but glad that Mike was
able to go and give her our love. I loved seeing the pics of her and her siblings and her beautiful smile. She was so happy to have so much of her family there with her to celebrate her big day. A few days after her birthday she called me to offer thanks for her card and just say hello. I was so happy I got the chance to speak with her. I always enjoyed the times she came out to Washington to spend with Betty. She was always so happy when she was here and our family got to know her better and spend time with her. I will miss those visits. I am so glad that she got to say goodbye to so many of her family, and I understand she was smiling and making jokes up until the end. Shirley was one of a kind and I will truly miss her. I know she is at peace and enjoying the company of family that went before her. Rest in peace.
All our love,
Char & Mike
Betty Dykes says
Shirley my sister and my friend, how I will miss our phone calls and visits.All the good times we have had together these past years,our trip to Georgia and Texas.Our time cross stiching quilts.and canning.I try to tell my self you are in a better place and free of pain yet it is hard to accept the fact you are gone.I will miss you Shirley,Rest In Peace my Sister and friend