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Shirley Jean Gregerson Edwards

Birth	:	11 Jan 1933 Rice, Stevens County, Washington, USA
Death	:	10 Nov 2019 Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Burial	:	Mountain View Cemetery, Rice, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate	:	48.4312515, -118.1510086
Inscription	:	In loving memory of our mother
Description	:	On Sunday, November 10, 2019, Shirley Jean Edwards left this world to join the Lord and many of her family, friends, and the angels in Heaven. Shirley was born to Ellsworth "Pete" and Melva Lucille (Keck) Gregerson on January 11, 1933 in Rice, Washington. She was the sister to Cochran Lee, Sharon Odene, Gary Evan and half-sister Sandy Bernice. Shirley was raised in Rice Washington. She graduated from Kettle Falls High School. Shirley married Clarence Shoop, September 19, 1951. Moved to Edmonton, Alberta where Clarence completed his theological studies. Shirley joined with Clarence in pastoring to six congregations... Read More	On Sunday, November 10, 2019, Shirley Jean Edwards left this world to join the Lord and many of her family, friends, and the angels in Heaven. Shirley was born to Ellsworth "Pete" and Melva Lucille (Keck) Gregerson on January 11, 1933 in Rice, Washington. She was the sister to Cochran Lee, Sharon Odene, Gary Evan and half-sister Sandy Bernice. Shirley was raised in Rice Washington. She graduated from Kettle Falls High School. Shirley married Clarence Shoop, September 19, 1951. Moved to Edmonton, Alberta where Clarence completed his theological studies. Shirley joined with Clarence in pastoring to six congregations during their marriage at Ahsahka, Idaho, Fruitland, Washington, Vader, Washington, Tenino, Washington, Kendrick, Idaho, and Lind, Washington. On July 30, 1988, Shirley married Max Edwards in Lind, Washington. She permanently moved to Grand Ronde, Oregon in 1996 to live in the home she loved, and she lived there until October of 2018, when she went to live with her daughter, Bennetta in Tacoma, Washington. She always hoped that the move was temporary, but after suffering a fall with factures on her hip and wrist it became increasing clear that she would not be returning to her beloved Grand Ronde home, community and Crossroads Worship Center in Willamina, Oregon. In 1971, Shirley graduated from Lewis-Clark State College with a Bachelor's in Education and in 1974 completed her Master's in Secondary Education with a major in English and Business (computers) from the University of Idaho. She taught in Victor, Montana then Ritzville, Washington until she retired in 1996. Once a Ritzville parent noted that Shirley was called the "love teacher". When asked what that meant, the parent said Shirley told the students when she expected better learning outcomes or behaviors from them, that what she expected and required was because she loved them. After Shirley retired, she kept on with her education. She became a certified Bob Ross oil painting instructor and taught many classes in her studio at her home in Grand Ronde, Oregon. During this time, she also joined an Artist Co-op in Lincoln City, Oregon and sold many of her pieces of work through her Co-op. She also was generous to her family and friends and provided pieces of her art to them with love. But, Shirley was not finished with her education. Shirley applied to Financial Peace University (FPU) to become an instructor. At first FPU turned down her application, seemed they did not think someone of her age would appeal to the younger generation. Little did they anticipate the power of Shirley's teaching ability and her amazing capacity to express her love with her teaching in such a way that drew young people to her like a magnet. Her pastor at the at time wrote an appeal letter to FPU extoling Shirley's many gifts and talents. Financial Peace University accepted Shirley as one of their oldest teachers. Shirley went on to teach many courses at local churches and venues earning well deserved praise from her students. Shirley said her only regret in life was that she did not understand in her youth and parenting years the financial principles she learned as an older adult. Shirley also lived a dream to travel doing mission work. In 1986-1987, Shirley went to China where she taught English as a second language for one term at Norman Bethune University in Changchun. She worked the remainder of the year in Hong Kong. While in Changchun, Shirley was an extra in the movie, "The Last Emperor". Later she traveled to Uganda and taught an art class as part of her mission. She made several trips to Mexico with family and friends as a partner in various mission works. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents Pete and Melva Gregerson, both husbands, Clarence Shoop and Max Edwards. Her grandson, Bryon Dickson II was killed in the line of duty as a Pennsylvania State Trooper, September 12, 2014. Shirley is survived by her children: Bennetta, Darla, Dale, Faith, Nick, foster son Alfred Erwick, four step-children, Marvin, Marlena, Juanita, Calvin, 14 grandchildren, 8 step grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, 10 step great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild.

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Where is Shirley Jean Gregerson Edwards's memorial?
Shirley Jean Gregerson Edwards's memorial is located at: Mountain View Cemetery, Rice, Stevens County, USA.
When did Shirley Jean Gregerson Edwards death?
Shirley Jean Gregerson Edwards death on 10 Nov 2019 in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Shirley Jean Gregerson Edwards's memorial?
Latitude: 48.4312515
Longitude: -118.1510086

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Parent

Ellsworth “Pete” Gregerson

(1910 - 1995)

Melva Lucille Keck Gregerson

(1915 - 1947)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Mountain View Cemetery
Rice, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.4312515, -118.1510086

2. Cully Memorial Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.4277992, -118.1650009

3. Barnaby Mission Cemetery (Defunct)
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Coordinate: 48.4328800, -118.2202500

4. Fairview Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.3627510, -118.1387650

5. Garden Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.5230560, -118.1891670

6. Stranger Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.3297005, -118.0832977

7. Hall Creek Cemetery
Inchelium, Ferry County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3200000, -118.1925000

8. Grandview Cemetery
Kettle Falls, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5760200, -118.1000700

9. Meteor Cemetery
Meteor, Ferry County, USA
Coordinate: 48.2727780, -118.2786110

10. Meyers Falls Cemetery
Kettle Falls, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6064000, -118.0634000

11. Summit Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 48.3086014, -117.9424973

12. Lady Of The Valley Cemetery
Ward, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6035900, -118.0281300

13. Saint Francis Regis Mission Cemetery
Kettle Falls, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6067500, -118.0250700

14. Saint Paul Mission Cemetery
Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6296830, -118.1060430

15. Tanger-Skeels Cemetery
Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3699400, -117.8522400

16. Highland Cemetery
Colville, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5507060, -117.8875490

17. Mountain View Cemetery
Colville, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5510500, -117.8866500

18. Calvary Cemetery
Colville, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5508830, -117.8834830

19. Addy Cemetery
Addy, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.3442688, -117.8465576

20. Evergreen Cemetery
Colville, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5640400, -117.8798800

21. Fort Colville Post Cemetery
Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.5722270, -117.8789230

22. River View Cemetery
Marcus, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.6690300, -118.0404400

23. Kewa Cemetery
Ferry County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1803017, -118.2553024

24. Cedonia Community Cemetery
Cedonia, Stevens County, USA
Coordinate: 48.1544456, -118.1677780