Shirley Marlene Stewart Talbot

Shirley Marlene Talbot, 78, of Ogema, SK departed this life unexpectedly on 9 Aug 2015 at Regina General Hospital. Born in Bengough to Cecil and Jean Stewart on 9 Sept 1936, the eldest of two daughters. Shirley graduated high school in Ogema then entered the Canadian Air Force and was overseas for a number of years as a flight controller. She was stationed in England, Holland, France, and Italy to name a few. She returned to Canada and was married to Larry Talbot in 1964. From that marriage the lights of her life came about. Kit was her only natural born son and Donnie was her son by choice. Shirley lived in numerous areas throughout her life but the majority had been in the Watson and Ogema areas. In Watson she was the hotel and bar manager for a number of years and made a lasting friendship with Delores Stushnoff and John Yuzik. Shirley loved to hear all of the adventures of her children, grandchildren, family and friends; she was often found “creeping” on Facebook. She was particularly adept at spinning the tales of the misadventures of her grandsons. She had the best sense of humor and always made you laugh until you cried. She loved her cat George and had many tales and adventures with “that damn cat”. She was an avid collector of recipes and from that we have all benefitted; her buns and appetizers were a favorite. Shirley was the person we all confided in as she was nonjudgmental and very compassionate. She was very giving of her time, advice and love; she expected nothing in return. Shirley is survived by her sons; Kit (Roxanne) and Donnie (Annette), her grandchildren Gregory (Amanda), Steven, Anthony (Desire), Kittrina (Brad), Kealey, Chelsea, and Donald Jr., her great grandchildren Callie, Zoe and Trevyn, her sister Myrna (Earl) Martindale Owen, and numerous nieces and nephews. A family memorial was held at the Ogema Cemetery on 22 Aug 2015. Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK.