Shirley Ruth Christian of Medicine Hat passed away on Monday, February 28th, 2022 at the age of 91 years. Shirley leaves to cherish her memory her son, Brad (Lisa) and granddaughter, Sarah. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, Edward and Flora Smith. Shirley was born on February 1, 1931 in Welland, ON. She received her primary education in Fonthill, ON and then continued on to attend nursing school at Hamilton General from 1950 to 1953. Following her graduation she worked in California, Australia, and then settled in Medicine Hat in 1966 where she continued to work at the Medicine Hat Regional Hospital until her retirement in 1988. Shirley loved travelling and following her retirement, she vacationed for two months, first going to Florida and then overseas to Spain. Shirley liked to quilt in her spare time and enjoyed the company of family and friends. The Funeral Service will be held at SAAMIS MEMORIAL FUNERAL CHAPEL, 1 Dunmore Road SE, Medicine Hat, AB T1A 1Z5, on Thursday, March 3rd, 2022 at 11:00 am. A private family interment will take place at SAAMIS PRAIRIE VIEW CEMETERY on Friday, March 4th, 2022. Condolences may be sent through www.saamis.com or to condolences@saamis.com subject heading Shirley Christian.
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Nos plus sincères sympathies à la famille et aux amis de Shirley Christian February 28th 2022..
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Décès pour la Ville: Medicine-Hat, Province: Alberta