Shirley Jean Jeffers passed away at Joseph Creek Care Village in Cranbrook on Thursday, April 9, 2015 at 94 years of age.
Shirley was born on September 25, 1920 in Winnipeg Manitoba. She was the daughter of Robert and Nellie Davis, and the eldest of their four children. On February 26, 1941 Shirley married Jim Jeffers who predeceased her.
Shirley is survived by her sister Beverley White, son Jamie (Terry Lynn) Jeffers, daughter Jalna (Roger) Patey, grandchildren Kate McWhirter, Jason McWhirter, Bill Jeffers and Bob Jeffers and great grandchildren Brianna, Faith and Courtney-ann.
The family would like to thank the Joseph Creek Care Village staff who were so attentive to Mom and her needs and whom treated her with respect and dignity.
In lieu of flowers we ask for your kind donations in Shirley’s honour to be made to: The Salvation Army, 533 - Slater Road NW, Cranbrook, British Columbia, V1C 4Y5.
A memorial tea for family and friends will be held in Cranbrook at a later date and location to be announced.