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HALLGREN

November 27, 2007

HALLGREN 1938- 2007 Shirley Rose Hallgren of Red Deer, passed away suddenly at the Red Deer Regional Hospital Centre on Sunday, November 11, 2007, at the age of 69 years. Shirley was born on August 4, 1938 in the county of Red Deer. She completed all of her schooling in Red Deer and graduated from the Composite High School. After graduating she worked at Scott's 5 to a Dollar, Sears, Holmes Drug Store, Tamblyn Drugs and recently retired from 15 plus years at Canadian Tire. Shirley loved reading and her and her mother took great pride in their garden, flower beds and immaculate yard. She supported and enjoyed her daughter's and grandchildren's many sports endeavors and the Battle of Alberta in NHL Hockey and CFL football was always a topic of conversation. Shirley is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Hallgren) and her husband Dr. Michael Dahms and their two children, Jessica and Danny all of Calgary, a brother, Bill (Dot) Murray of Red Deer, four nephews, Gordon (Teresa) Murray of Edmonton, David (Debbie) Murray of Surrey, British Columbia, Dick Murray, Stuart (Karen) Murray both of Red Deer and numerous aunts, uncles, great nephews and cousins. She was predeceased by her mother, Alvina Pearl Murray on July 17, 2004 and her father, William Lindsay Murray, who was killed in action in WWII, March 19, 1944. Cremation entrusted to Central Alberta Crematorium. A Memorial Service will be held for both Shirley and her mother Pearl, at the Royal Canadian Legion Branch No. 35, 2810 Bremner Avenue, Red Deer on Thursday, November 29, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers and if friends so desire, they may bring a new unwrapped toy to the memorial service. All toys will be donated to the Red Deer Christmas Bureau. Condolences may be forwarded to the family at www.eventidefuneralchapels.com Cremation Providers: EVENTIDE FUNERAL CHAPELS 4820 – 45th Street, Red Deer. Phone 347-2222.