September 22, 1932 - July 27, 2024

In loving memory ~

Shirley Marguerite Thompson (nee Ferguson), aged 91, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2024, in Courtenay, BC. Born on September 22, 1932, Shirley grew up in Calgary where she attended Sunalta Junior High and Central High School. She later achieved her Certified General Accountant certification in 1976, marking the beginning of a successful 30-year career in accounting.

Shirley is survived by her loving children Sharon (Dave), Mitch (Rhonda), Shelley (Drew), Tim, and Charlene (Randy). She was a cherished grandmother to William (Brigit), Daniel (Laura), Alexander (Laura), Shauna (Kieran), Scott (Michelle), Dustin (Kelly), Dallas (Veronica), and Jill (Adrian). She also leaves behind her great-grandchildren Stephanie, Kaila, Desmond, Sawyer, Winsley, Remy, and Travis, as well as many nieces and nephews. Shirley was preceded in death by her father William Ferguson, mother Barbara Ziegler, and her siblings Effie (Jim) Innes, Marjorie (Glyn) Morley, Richard (Priscilla) Ferguson, Gladys (Gordon) Risdahl, Arnold Ferguson, Hank (Doreen) Ferguson, Kathleen (Gordon) Lambert, Douglas (Frances) Ferguson, and Dorothy (Fred) Simons.

A memorial service will be held at Qualicum Beach Inn on May 17, 2025, where family, friends, and acquaintances can gather to honor Shirley's memory and legacy.