She was born January 20, 1934 in Timnath, to Henry and Anna (Buderus) Winick. Shirley grew up in the Fort Collins area and graduated from Pierce High School.
On June 14, 1953 in Pierce, Shirley married her high school sweetheart Dickie Kinnison. They were married four weeks short of 67 years. She was a homemaker while raising her three sons on the farm. Later she worked at UNC and retired as a head cook. Shirleywas a member of the First Baptist Church of Pierce and had a strong faith in God.
Shirley was a great cook; nobody left her table hungry. She loved to sing, play the piano and loved “going to the hills”. She and Dick loved to dance at Dutch Hops and Polkas. Shirley was a loving and compassionate person. She loved her family and adored hergrandchildren and great grandchildren. Her family adored her as well and she will truly be missed.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Dick of Pierce; sons, Randy (Robin) of Eaton and Arnold (Toni) of Pierce; Daughter-in-law Rhonda; granddaughter Becky; grandsons, Matthew (Sara), Gary (Kayla), Phillip (Liza), David, Austin (Rachel); 13 great grandchildren;sisters, Ruth (Roy) Hawkins and Beverly (Wray) Lewis; brother-in-law, Fred Heinze; sisters-in-law Aldine Winick, Corrine Winick, and Luella Kinnison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; son Rick; grandson Gene; brothers, Leroy and Jim Winick; sisters Elladina (William) Hein and Jenny Heinze; and brother-in-law Ray Kinnison.
A private service will be held at Stoddard Sunset. Her public Life Celebration will be held at a later date when it is safe for family and friends to gather.
In lieu of flowers, please consider memorial gifts to the Ault-Pierce Fire Department or First Baptist Church of Pierce, in care of Stoddard Funeral Home, 3205 West 28th Street, Greeley, CO 80634.
An online obituary and guest book are at http://www.stoddardsunset.com.
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