Obituary of Shirley J. Parker Winders

Shirley Jean Parker – Winders, died peacefully at home on September 4, 2008. She was born May 30, 1940 to William and Marguerite Parker in Olympia WA.Shirley is survived by her soulmate - Doug Muircroft; her Children - Kenneth (Diana) Winders, Donna (Randy) Clark, Cindy Mayo, Randy (Linda) Winders, Bill (Lisa) Winders, Chuck S. Winders, Tanya (Scott) Chamberlain, John (Libby) Muircroft and Greg Muircroft; 14 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandsons; brother William Parker; brothers and sisters Bill, Mike, Bobby Sallee, Coleen Rigel, and Joleen Smith. She was preceded in Death by her mother and father and her brother Bob Parker. Shirley was born and raised in Olympia pretty much her entire life. She attended Olympia High school. While raising 7 children (mostly as by her self) she found a way of working at the JB’s western wear, the state liquor control board, and worked on the family fishing boats in the waters of Alaska. She was a great mother and friend to many. Her interests were always to take care of others. She loved being around her grandchildren and each and every visit or phone call brightened her days. Even during her 18 years of battling cancer she always wanted to make sure that everyone else was taken care of. She enjoyed all the time she had with Doug. Her trips to Montana, the Christmas breakfasts with the entire house packed at the seams. Donations can be made to the American Cancer Society. A Celebration of Life will be held on September 13, 2008 @ 1:00 pm at 6146 Waldrick Rd SE, Tenino, Wa. 98589 Bill Winders home. Call anyone of us for directions. To leave memories and condolences for the family, please click on "View Guestbook" below: