Goldhawk, Shirley June, of Vulcan, beloved wife of Gordon, peacefully passed away at the Vulcan Extendicare on February 10, 2018 at the age of 72 years.
Shirley was born on June 20, 1945 in Vulcan, to George and Louise Sandberg. She took grades one to three and ten at Nanton, then graduated in Vulcan in 1965. On August 21, 1965, Shirley married Gord Goldhawk and raised two sons together. They enjoyed keeping busy with their boys’ activities as well as their community.
Shirley worked at the Vulcan Advocate for over fourteen years. She also enjoyed school sports, ladies softball and curling over the years.
Besides her loving husband Gordon, Shirley is survived by her two sons, Shawn (Dana) Goldhawk of Bow Island, Rick (Cindy) Goldhawk of Lethbridge and her grandchildren Camryn and Cale Goldhawk, as well as brothers-in-law Trevor (Heather) Goldhawk of Vulcan and Norman (Sylvia) Goldhawk of Lacombe, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and a host of friends. Shirley was predeceased by her son Bradley, parents George and Louise Sandberg, brothers Ron and George Sandberg and sister Joyce Kreutz.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, February 17, 2018 at 1:30 pm at the Vulcan United Church, Sue MacDonald, D.M. officiating. Interment Vulcan Cemetery.
Tributes in Shirley’s memory can be made to the Vulcan Extendicare Ladies Auxiliary, Box 810, Vulcan, AB T0L 2B0
Arrangements in care of Vulcan Funeral Home. Telephone 1-403-485-2633. E-mail condolences through www.vulcanfuneralhome.ca.
Our sincere sympathy to Gord and all the family. Shirley was a very special, kind lady. She will be missed by many.
Gord, Shawn and Rick, I am very sorry for your loss, thoughts and prayers for you in this difficult time.
Our deepest sympathies to Gord, Rick&cindy and family and to Shawn and Dana . Heaven gained another beautiful angel this winter . Our thoughts are with you all ❤️
So sorry to hear of Shirleys passing, we will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. We won’t be able to make it to the funeral but we will be there in our thoughts and hearts. MARGARET & Don Breuer
Gord, Rick,Shawn and families
So sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. We have great memories of good times we had while watching the boys play hockey. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Allan and Karen
Gordie, Shawn, Rick and family’s our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Shirley was a wonderful lady who was loved by many. She was always ready to lend a hand and never hesitated to open her home to everytone. We know she will be dearly missed. God Bless all of you
So sorry to read of Shirley’s passing. Although many years have passed, I have many fond memories of Shirley and her fun, caring and welcoming ways. My heart goes out to all the family on the loss of such a wonderful lady.
My heart felt sadness for you Gord, Shawn & Rick and families. Many good times and memories with you, Shirley and the boys. Love you all. Sending hugs and prayers.
My thoughts and prayers go Gordon and the family . Shirley was an amazing women and well be dearly missed.
Our deepest condolences to Gord, Shaw, Rick and your family. Shirley was an amazing lady and your home was such an amazing, warm and friendly place to spend so many weekends, I can’t imagine high school without Shirley and Gord. Our hearts go out to you at this time of loss and please know our thoughts and prayers are with you all!
Our sincere condolences to Gord and family. We shared many good times at the advocate, lots of laughs and great times at work and play! She was a fantastic lady and will be missed. God bless.
To the Goldhawk Family,
I am so very sorry for your loss of your Wife and Mother, Shirley.
Shawn always spoke very highly of his mother, and how much he loved her and his Dad. Gordon we have never met, but I will meet you some day. Words alone will not ease the pain, but understand God is with you. You have a large United Church Family in Taber Praying for you and your Family., you have never met us, but We are here. From all the times Shawn has spoken about his family, I can tell there is love, there is honor. They say a picture is worth 10000 words, Shirley’s picture says it all. Happiness, Joy, Compassion, Love and most of all, Grace and Peace. May God be with you all, during this difficult time. Love John and Tracy MacDonald.
Our sincere condolences on your recent loss of a wonderful lady. Gord you and your family are in our thoughts
and prayers. Bruce & Darlene Koch
My thoughts and prayers go out to Gordon, Shawn, Rick and family. Shirley was such a wonderful lady and a true character. She certainly left a lasting impression on anyone she met. Godspeed.
Gord, Shawn and Rick. My heart is aching for you and your families. So many good times to be remembered growing up and spending so much time at the Goldhawk household. Shirley, you were my second Mom. Thank you for allowing us to be part of your life and your family. Rest easy and God Bless! Love you.