Shirley WHITE

1941 - 2022  (80 years)

• Name	Shirley WHITE
  Birth	8 Sep 1941	Saskatchewan, Canada
  Gender	Female
  Death	17 Feb 2022	Calgary, Alberta, Canada
  Notes	Shirley Hande of Calgary passed away peacefully after a courageous 17 year battle with COPD on February 17, 2022 at the age of 80 years with cherished family and friends by her side. She was born Shirley Laura Mae White to Murray and Violet White on September 8, 1941 in Eston, Saskatchewan and was the eldest sibling with younger brothers Ron and Don.  She married her great love, Boyd Hande, on September 5, 1993 and they lived in Calgary for the rest of their lives.   Shirley is survived by six children: Trevor Emsley (Pat), Sheri Rouse (Gord), Chad Hande (Valerie), Sherry Hande Tanya Hande, and Alix Hillman (David). She is also survived by her brother Don White  (Sharron) and brothers-in-law Dirk Hande (Cheryl) and D’Arcy Hande.  Shirley is predeceased by her loving husband Boyd, her sons Kelvin and Robbie, her grandson Robert Hande, her brother Ron, her brother and sister-in-law Barrie and Julie Hande, and sister-in-law Bonnie Hande. She is also survived by a large number of grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, extended family and lifelong friends. With Shirley being born and raised living on farms, on the prairies, she learned to work hard and valued that throughout her life. She had a real strength of character and strong endurance to life. She was forever positive, wore her heart on her sleeve, and her resiliency was remarkable.  Shirley was kind, loving, devoted, and very family oriented. She was a real people person, truly a “social butterfly “, she made friends everywhere she went and literally talked to everyone.   The butterfly balloon she received from one of her best friends in her final days was very fitting.  When Shirley made friends, you were a friend for life. She valued social settings whether it was playing cards, family gatherings, or singing in a choir and she was always fun-loving. Shirley was quick to laugh with her unforgettable laugh and had a great sense of humour even during difficult times. She was immensely proud of her family and friends, and leaves behind nothing but special memories.
  Person ID	I36485	Don Carlson's Tree
  Last Modified	5 Nov 2022

  
  

  Family	Boyd HANDE,   b. 3 Jul 1941   d. 7 Nov 2019, Calgary, Alberta, Canada (Age 78 years)
  Family ID	F24871	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	5 Nov 2022