Obituary of Shirley Bernice Allen

SHIRLEY BERNICE ALLEN (nee KING) Shirley, late of Regina, SK passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2014 at the age of 82 years. She was predeceased by her husband of 55 years Thomas Anthony Allen, an infant daughter Cindy May, parents Iris and Arthur, brothers Herb, George, Richard, and sister Lorna. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory, son Mel (Patricia), grandchildren, Dustin, Brent, Lindsay (David) Maynes and great-grandchildren, Mathew and Cierra; daughter Sherilyn (Tom) Templeton, grandchildren Brian, Jeff and great-granddaughter Mya; son Don, grandchildren Jordan, Kurtis and Kaitlyn; daughter Doris (Ron) Burdon, grandchildren Melissa and Nichole; brothers Roy (Diane) King of Victoria, BC and Garnet King of Honeymoon Bay, BC. Shirley was born in Brightsand, Saskatchewan November 29, 1931. Shirley and Tom were married in Grand Coulee, Saskatchewan on February 24, 1951. Shirley helped on the farm driving the combine when needed and took care of the home and family while Tom was away driving truck. Shirley loved to create. She made over 100 quilts re-using material, refinished furniture, loved to sew, knit, draw, do needlepoint and could always be counted upon to come up with a poem to suit a special occasion. Shirley enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the cottage on Katepwa Lake and travelling with Tom. A Celebration of Shirley's life will be held at Speers Funeral Chapel, 2136 College Avenue, Regina on Wednesday, September 24 at 3:30 p.m. To leave an online message of condolence, please visit www.speersfuneralchapel.com