Born in Winnipeg, Canada, where ice covers the lakes and ponds six months a year, Shirley taught herself to ice skate at an early age. In time a skating coach saw her and recognized her talent. At age 17, she joined Ice Capades and for the next 15 years was a skating star for both Ice Capades and Holiday On Ice. After the birth of her son, Mark, she settled in Anaheim, California, where she became the Skating Director for the Ice Capades Chalet.
Carmel, California was her "2nd home" for many years, then, in 1980, she and her husband made Carmel, then Pebble Beach, their full time home.
For several years Shirley owned and operated The Secret Garden. then the Cypress Gallery. She organized and functioned as President of the Central Coast Skating Association. She was former President of the Peninsula Women's Club, and a member of the Carmel Business Association.
She is survived by her son, Mark Winter. her Grandson, Roan, her brother John Winter and her loving husband Phillips Wylly.
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