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OBITUARY

Shirley Isabel White

IN THE CARE OF

Hollyburn Funeral Home

Shirley Isabel White age 99 years, passed away peacefully

at her home in West Vancouver on January 10, 2023 under the wonderful care of Evelyn and Lucy.

Shirley is lovingly remembered by her children Judith Knight (John Denison), and Bruce White (Jane

White), and by her grandchildren Rebeka Knight, Jordan Knight, Kevin White, Jennifer White, and

Christopher White. She is also fondly remembered by her great-grandchildren, Ayla Burnikell, Violet

Burnikell, and Huxley Knight, as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends.

Shirley was predeceased by her husband Neil White, to whom she was married 62 years.

Born in Australia, Shirley led an active and social life. As a flight attendant with Canadian Pacific Airlines,

she made many lifelong friends and met her husband, Neil, to whom she was married to until his passing

in 2011. She was an avid sports enthusiast partaking in numerous activities including golf, tennis and

skiing. Her volunteer work included Empress Wings, Vancouver Aquarium, Sea Life Park, and the local

West Vancouver Craft Sale.

The family of Shirley Isabel White will be holding a Celebration of life in her honour on February 22 at

3:30 PM in the Marine Room at the Seniors Centre in West Vancouver located at 695 21st Street.

Family and friends are invited to share appetizers and a toast to her long and full life.

If friends so desire, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Vancouver Aquarium.

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