Shirley May Strachan

Shirley May Strachan (nee Taylor) Shirley May Strachan, late of Coronach, passed away on February 2, 2019 at Assiniboia Union Hospital, at the age of 70 years. Predeceased by her parents, Aylmer and Maatje Taylor; her twin sister Sharon and husband Hugh Kradovill. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her husband Ross, children Eric (Sheri) Strachan and Theresa Hicks; grandchildren Jazmin (Andrew) Tjeltveit, Dillon Strachan (Megan Hansen) and their mother Marlene McNaughton; Jessie (Yana) Hicks, Cole Hicks, Alex Hicks and their father Dennis Hicks; great-grandchildren Blade and Steel Hicks, and Rowyn Tjeltveit; brothers and sisters Aylmer (Doris) Taylor, Dianne (Rick) Wallin, Pat (Scot) Johnson, Wendy (Blair) Busch, Larry Taylor (Sherrill Taylor); and numerous nieces and nephews. Shirley and her twin sister were born in Osage on February 22, 1948. She grew up in Creelman where her parents farmed until 1960 when they moved to the big city of Weyburn. Shirley and Ross met on a blind date set up by Ross’ brother Earl in 1964 and were married the following year. Shirley and Ross spent the better part of their working careers operating the Red and White/Lucky Dollar grocery store in Coronach where they raised their children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. In her spare time, she was an avid curler and curling coach. Shirley loved to cook, bake, garden, and loved to dote on her grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Celebration of Life was held on Friday, February 8, 2019 at the Coronach Community Hall. Donations in memory may be made to Shirley’s favourite charity, The Salvation Army. Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia.