Shirley Ethel Harrison (nee Coates)
June 17, 1936 – November 2, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley Ethel Harrison (nee Coates) on November 2, 2025 in Leduc Salem Manor at the age of 89 years.
Shirley will be remembered by sons Rick (Kerri) and Brian (Colleen) and daughter Lori (Charlie) as well as her loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Shirley is also survived by her sister in-law Doreen and brother in-law Doug (Eleanor). Shirley was predeceased by her husband Wes, parents Bill and Lena Coates, brother Walter, sisters Louella and Olive, niece Darlene and grandson Dylan.
Wes and Shirley were school sweethearts from Graysville Manitoba, married in 1957, and celebrated 63 happy years together travelling the world and raising a family. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, and loved to contribute to the church and community. She was very active in the curling community reaching provincial levels, as an active member in many curling clubs and bonspiels, as well as an instructor for many youth. In retirement Shirley and Wes enjoyed years camping with kids and grandkids, spending many years returning to her favorite July 1st celebrations in Cold Lake. Shirley was an avid gardener growing bountiful gardens and flowers, having many sweet pea and lilac flowers on the kitchen table with wonderful colors and fragrances. Shirley strongly believed in community service with her commitment to United Church Women and Congregational committees. Shirley volunteered many years for the Heart and Stroke foundation.
The family would like to recognize the excellent care Shirley received at the Salem Manor Nursing Home in Leduc.
A memorial service will be held Friday, November 14 officiated by Lynne Sanderson at Doyle’s Funeral Home in Carman Manitoba. Those wishing to send condolences are welcome to leave a note on the Serenity Funeral Home webpage www.serenity.ca The November 14 service will be recorded and posted on the Doyles Funeral Home webpage, www.doylesfuneralhome.ca. Interment will be at the Harrison Family plot at Riverside Cemetery, Graysville Manitoba.
Memorial donations may be made to Cross Cancer Institute, c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Ave, Edmonton AB T6G 1Z2 or to Salem Manor Palliative Care Unit c/o Salem Manor 4419 46 St, Leduc, AB T9E 6L2.
June 17, 1936 – November 2, 2025
It is with sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Shirley Ethel Harrison (nee Coates) on November 2, 2025 in Leduc Salem Manor at the age of 89 years.
Shirley will be remembered by sons Rick (Kerri) and Brian (Colleen) and daughter Lori (Charlie) as well as her loving grandchildren, nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Shirley is also survived by her sister in-law Doreen and brother in-law Doug (Eleanor). Shirley was predeceased by her husband Wes, parents Bill and Lena Coates, brother Walter, sisters Louella and Olive, niece Darlene and grandson Dylan.
Wes and Shirley were school sweethearts from Graysville Manitoba, married in 1957, and celebrated 63 happy years together travelling the world and raising a family. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, and loved to contribute to the church and community. She was very active in the curling community reaching provincial levels, as an active member in many curling clubs and bonspiels, as well as an instructor for many youth. In retirement Shirley and Wes enjoyed years camping with kids and grandkids, spending many years returning to her favorite July 1st celebrations in Cold Lake. Shirley was an avid gardener growing bountiful gardens and flowers, having many sweet pea and lilac flowers on the kitchen table with wonderful colors and fragrances. Shirley strongly believed in community service with her commitment to United Church Women and Congregational committees. Shirley volunteered many years for the Heart and Stroke foundation.
The family would like to recognize the excellent care Shirley received at the Salem Manor Nursing Home in Leduc.
A memorial service will be held Friday, November 14 officiated by Lynne Sanderson at Doyle’s Funeral Home in Carman Manitoba. Those wishing to send condolences are welcome to leave a note on the Serenity Funeral Home webpage www.serenity.ca The November 14 service will be recorded and posted on the Doyles Funeral Home webpage, www.doylesfuneralhome.ca. Interment will be at the Harrison Family plot at Riverside Cemetery, Graysville Manitoba.
Memorial donations may be made to Cross Cancer Institute, c/o Alberta Cancer Foundation, 11560 University Ave, Edmonton AB T6G 1Z2 or to Salem Manor Palliative Care Unit c/o Salem Manor 4419 46 St, Leduc, AB T9E 6L2.