Obituary of Shirley May Morris

Shirley May Morris April 8, 1933 - August 30, 2018 Shirley May Morris passed away peacefully, at the age of 85, with her family by her side on Thursday August 30, 2018 at the Shellbrook Integrated Health Facility. Shirley was born April 8, 1933 to Mary and Edwin Williams. She grew up in Shell Lake, Sk and attended school until grade 10. She met the love of her life, George, at the age of 18 and they just celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary on June 29, 2018. While raising her family on the farm she raised chickens, sold eggs, cream and made many cakes and pies. There were many family gatherings held at the farm with “Grandma” making huge meals with all of the produce from her huge garden. Shirley also enjoyed working as an SGI agent for 16 1/2 years. Her hobbies were picking berries, and going for walks. She was also a proud member of the Shell Lake Legion where she she spent many hours volunteering her time and her favorite event was the Strawberry Tea. A few of her more recent pastimes were playing Bingo, exercising her mind and body and doing art. Although she sometimes had a hard time to see the colors she was glad that there was always someone there to guide her. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by: her husband George, and her children, Barb (Darryl) Dutchak of Saskatoon, Lyle (Rose-Ann) Morris of Shellbrook and Larry (Jessie) Morris of Shell Lake; her grandchildren, Sheryl (Denis) Lafond, Eddie Lehman, Chad ( Nadia) Lehman, Stephanie (Cory) Uzelman, Leanne Lehman, Craig Lehman, Ron (Tania) Elliott, Chris (Ally) Morris and Caitlynn Morris; her great grandchildren: Tyler ( Shayleen) Lafond, Kelly, Erin and Carter Lafond; Jordan (Ashleigh) Bittner, Brandon, Taylor and Carson Lehman; Brittany, Miranda, Braily Lehman and Jake Gordon; Bennet and Knox Uzelman; Seth and Liam Elliott; Maddox Lehman; Aurora, Claire and Kyara Morris; her great-great grandchildren: Kallia , Charlee and Kaydence Bittner and also numerous nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her two infant sons Richard and Dale, her parents, Mary and Edwin Williams and her siblings, Mary Andres and Charlie Williams. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday September 8, 2018 at 2:00pm at Shell Lake Lions Hall. Interment in Shell Lake Cemetery with lunch to follow at the Shell Lake Lions Hall. Donations in memory of Shirley may be made to the Shellbrook and Districts Health Services Foundation, Long Term Care Arts and Recreation Department. Family and friends wishing to send online condolences are welcome to visit www.beaulacfuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Beau ”Lac” Funeral Home, Fred Pomrenk, Funeral Director, Shellbrook (306-747-2828).