Till We Meet Again

My dear Aunt Shirley passed away from Cancer one week ago. She was 55 years old, has 11 surviving children, and 19 grandchildren. I was still in Utah visiting Steve's family when I heard the news. I arranged to stay with my In-laws a couple more days and ride with my sister and her family up to Boise, ID for the funeral. Unfortunately Steve couldn't go with me, it would have been nice to have him there to meet my Aunts, Uncles, and Cousins. We arrived at our friend's the Wallace's house on Thursday afternoon and went to the Viewing that evening. Shirley looked so much like my Grandmother. It was great to see all her children. Everyone was so upbeat and welcoming, just like Shirley. Her husband, Alvin, told my sister and I the funny story of how he had proposed to her and there was a slide show playing of her life. We left the Viewing and went to Shirley's house to help my Mom watch all her grandkids. I was pushing a couple of them on the swing and I started to cry. I couldn't help but think of how much she would miss her little grandkids. The next morning was the funeral. It was wonderful. I was so touched by her life and her dedication to the Gospel and her family. I always loved my Aunt Shirley she was so fun and outgoing. I always enjoyed it when we got together with her family. She will be missed.

Shirley Ricks Lines December 26, 1953 - June 29, 2009


"Wherefore, be not weary in well-doing, for ye are laying the foundation of a great work. And out of small and simple things proceedth that which is great."
~Doctrine and Covenants 64:33