BULLICK - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Shirley on August 16, 2005 in the Coronation Health Care Complex at the age of 80 years. Shirley was born May 9, 1925 in Ottawa, Ontario, the youngest daughter of Mary and Pat O’Flaherty, with a sister Phyllis and a brother Jack. After graduating from the High School of Commerce in Ottawa, she was employed as a Clerk Steno by the Royal Canadian Air Force. On January 21, 1943 she married Clifford (Cliff) Burton, then in the Royal Canadian Navy. After living in Sydney, Nova Scotia for a time she returned to Ottawa for the duration of the war. On December 16, 1946 a son Ronald was born. Cliff and Shirley then moved to Kimberly, B.C., where in October 1947 a daughter Susan was born. Then they moved to Olds, Alberta and Cliff learned the craft of Photography. In 1953, they set out for Coronation, which proved to be a permanent home. Shirley was always working. Many friends knew her at the Photo Studio, the Post Office or the Drugstore. In 1973 her husband Cliff passed away. In 1975 Shirley married Stan Bullick and he became the love of her life. When she married Stan she gained a stepdaughter Irene and her husband Pat Rutledge as well as two grandchildren, Sean and Suzanne. It was a happy time for Shirley and Stan. Travelling was their passion, Mexico, Nova Scotia, Ottawa, Vancouver and many miles in their Mini Mouse motor home. Travelling Alberta was their favourite. Stan and Shirley had a wonderful life together. Shirley was predeceased by Cliff Burton in 1973, Stan Bullick in 2001, her parents Mr. & Mrs. A.P. O’Flaherty and brother Major J.R. O’Flaherty. She is survived by her son Ron and his wife Kathy of Calgary; daughter Susan of Vancouver; step daughter Irene and her husband Pat Rutledge of Monitor; grandchildren Sean Rutledge of Calgary and Suzanne (Rutledge) and her husband Jeremy Percival and great grandson Darrion of Monitor, Alberta; sister Phyllis and her husband Don MacKenzie of Calgary; sister-in-law Ruth O’Flaherty of Chilliwack, B.C. and many nieces, nephews and friends. Shirley was a truly wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandmother and she will be greatly missed. Rest in peace Shirley. God saw you getting tired, When a cure was not to be, So He put His arms around you, And whispered “Come to me.” So He took you to His garden And laid you there to rest. God’s garden must be beautiful He only takes the best. Funeral services were held at Trinity United Church on Saturday, August 20, 2005 with Rev. Stephen Shantz officiating. Pat Rutledge gave the tribute. Pianist Linda Osetsky played for the congregational hymns “In the Garden” and “How Great Thou Art.” The Trinity United Church Choir sang “Just a Closer Walk With Thee.” The interment took place in the Coronation Cemetery where Shirley was laid to rest beside her husband Stan. The active pallbearers were Tom Wraight, Orville Brigley, Sean Rutledge, Jeremy Percival, Dan Bullick, and Gary Waltham. Honourary pallbearers were “All of Shirley’s Family & Friends.” Following the interment, family and friends gathered together in the lower hall of Trinity United Church for a time of fellowship and refreshments with the luncheon prepared and served by Lunches With Compassion, Helen Heidecker. Should friends desire memorial contributions may be made in Shirley’s memory to a charity of the donor’s choice. Parkview Funeral Chapels, “Families Serving Families” throughout East Central Alberta were entrusted with the care and funeral arrangements. For further information please contact 578-3777. Card of Thanks We wish to express our thanks to the Staff of the Coronation Assisted Living and Continuing Care complexes for their wonderful care. A special thank you to Morris and Jane Lowis. Back to Obituary page