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Shirley Marguerite Hill Smith

December 04, 1931 - January 04, 2021

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Obituary For Shirley Marguerite Hill Smith

Shirley Marguerite Smith, resident of Grande Prairie, AB, formerly of Woking, AB, passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, at the QEII Hospital, at the age of 89 years.

Shirley was born on December 4, 1931, in Sexsmith, AB, and raised in the Bad Heart, AB, area. She received her business degree in Sexsmith and found employment at the Royal Bank in Sexsmith. She later transferred to Spirit River, AB, where she met her future husband, Elder Smith. Shirley married Elder on June 27, 1952, where they started their Purebred Polled Hereford and grain operation while raising their family. When their children were older, Shirley worked as a bookkeeper for the Central Peace Hospital, and later for the town of Spirit River until her retirement.

She found enjoyment in curling, bonspiels, travelling, reading, checking the crops, road trips, and following horse races.

Shirley will be sadly missed by her children: Penny (Dick) Davis, Jim (Judy) Smith, Cathy (Peter) Leriger, and Lorna (Wade) Westwick; brother Grant Hill; grandchildren: Tim (Shayna) Smith, Karen (Sasa) Subasic, Lindsey Leriger (Travis Sandul), Bruce (Ashley) Smith, Kenton (Larissa) Leriger, Jenna (Jason) Farrell, and Cory Westwick; great-grandchildren: Hanna, Luka, Alexis, Lincoln, Ella, Kade, Evan and Livia; as well as many nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased by her husband Elder Albert Smith; brother Gordon Hill; parents Tom and Rea Hill; and parents in-law Albert and Elva Smith.

A small private family memorial service will be held at a later date.

Memorial donations may be made to Heart and Stroke of Canada (#200, 1212 West Broadway, Vancouver, BC, V6H 3V2).

Her best friend Muriel Nybakken told us, “Your mom should have been a politician, as you never got any answers or information from her.” Your secrets were always safe with her.

Thank you to the nurses and staff at the QEII Hospital for their excellent care and attention.

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  • June 25, 2023

    Sad to have read that Miss Smith has passed away. I have fond memories of her at the town office from when I was quite young. I would go there with my grandpa, probably to pay the water bill or something. She was always quite cheerful and always had a sucker! I always made sure I went across to her house for Halloween as I got a disappointing conversation once because I missed one year! As a kid I did not have too many meaningful conversations with her, but even so, she made quite an impression on me. Rodney Badiuk

  • June 24, 2021

    To Grant, and to Shirley's family: I am sorry to see this obituary for Shirley. I grew up in the Bad Heart as well. We knew Tom & Rea Hill very well. They were fine people - pioneers in that district. Shirley was one of the "big girls" in the community as I was growing up, so I didn't know her well, but knew Gordon & Grant because we were closer in age. Sorry to know that she is gone...

  • June 24, 2021

    With sincere sympathy to all the family in the loss of your dear Mom. Through the years we always enjoyed a visit with your Mom around town and at the curling rink. Vicky & Ed Denis

  • June 24, 2021

    Always enjoyed seeing your Mom when she came down to Wanham. Cant remember if we used to curl or bonspiel. It was a more of one then the other. She always had time for a hi and a quick visit . Wish i would of known her middle name. Would of fun with that . Condolences from Brent and Marilyn Hartz

  • June 24, 2021

    So sorry to see Shirleyâ??s obituary! I worked at the hospital when Shirley worked in the office! There were always lots of laughs and fun, I remember Shirley curling in the Hospital Bonspiel with my dad Charlie Whelan and Muriel plus a few more. May all these memories hold her close to you!

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