Shirley Georgina Pinder-Owens

April 10, 1929 – September 20, 2013.

Shirley passed away suddenly in hospital on September 20, 2013. She was born in Saskatoon, Sk, and grew up in Richmond, BC, where she met and married Joe Owens. Shirley returned to school to receive a degree in ECE and went on to own and operate Merry Moppets Nursery Schools for over 30 years. 1998, Shirley relocated to Vernon,BC, where she resided until her passing. She is survived by her loving family: husband, Peter Bulman; daughters, (with first husband, Joe), Bev (Wayne), Joanne (Bernard), Cheryl (Rick); step-children, Wendy (Len), Anne (Ken); as well as grandchildren, Chris (Loni), Jennifer (Sean), Shayla; great grandson Robert; brother Jack; sisters-in-law, many nieces, nephews, and cousins. She was predeceased by: her parents, George and Hazel; sister June; brother Roy; and granddaughter Katelyn. Shirley was an active volunteer in the community. A memorial service will be held on Friday, October 18th, 2013 @ 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, Shirley had requested donations be made to the S.O.S. Children’s Villages Canada, 240, 44 By Ward Market Square, Ottawa, Ont. K1N 7A2.