Shirley Ann Brian (Raymond)

Shirley Ann Brian went home peacefully to her Lord and Savior, Jesus, December 17, 2013 surrounded by her family. Born November 12, 1928 in Larkspur, Colorado, the fourth child of Ira E. and Nellie L. Raymond, she spent her childhood in Larkspur and later moved to Denver, Colorado where she graduated from West High School. She met and married the love of her life, Wallace N. Brian. They were married in Raton, New Mexico on January 25, 1947. As a military wife, she traveled and gave her loving support to Wallace and upon his retirement from the Army they settled in Aurora, Colorado until moving to Loveland, Colorado in 1967. Her husband, Wallace preceded her in death on April 25, 2008 after 61 blessed years together.

Shirley leaves behind her children, Linda Leonard and Lloyd and Susan Brian; her beloved grandchildren, Brian Leonard and Nina Van Kemenade, Chad and Hope Brian, Dana Leonard and Amanda Brian. She is remembered for her lifelong dedication and service to her husband, children and church family, Grace Community Church.

A Life Celebration will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday January 4, 2014 at Grace Community Church, 240 Barberry Place, Loveland, CO 80537. Memorial contributions can be made to Grace Community Church or the American Diabetes Foundation in care of Resthaven Funeral Home, 8426 S Hwy 287, Fort Collins, CO 80525.