WILSON, Shirley Joan (nee Bellamy) May 22, 1933 July 11, 2007 Shirley passed away peacefully at Saanich Peninsula Hospital after a short struggle with A.L.S. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Shirley was born in Winnipeg Manitoba to Herbert and Grace Bellamy. She was predeceased by both her parents and her younger sister Donna. She is survived by her loving and devoted husband Ray of 47+ ; son Norman of Edmonton, Alberta; daughter Grace (Nelson) of Langford, British Columbia.; son Steve (Cheryl) of Bruderhiem, Alberta; 7 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and her brother Bruce (Diane) of Ottawa, Ontario. Shirley lived her life in the prairies before settling into the Sidney area where she and her husband own/ operated the Sidney Home Hardware from 1977 to 1992. After retiring from the store in 1992 they enjoyed the snowbird life" in Yuma, Arizona. While in Yuma, Shirley was an active member of the quilting and video library clubs. She was a loving and thoughtful person, always generous and giving of her time and of herself to others. Shirley was diagnosed with ALS in January of 2006. During her struggle with this disease she was attended by the nursing staff of the Saanich Peninsula Home and community Health Unit. We thank them for their tender and thoughtful care and in particular wish to thank Carmel Macdonald, R.N. and Nancy Schultz of Occupational Therapy. We also would like to thank Dr. Gagliardie for her devotion to Shirley during her illness. A memorial service will be held at First Memorial in Royal Oak on Tuesday, July 17 at 10:00 a.m. In Lieu of flowers please make a cash donation, in loving memory of Shirley Wilson, to the ALS Society, 1007 Bramfield Place, Brentwood Bay, British Columbia, V8M 1A4. Lord when my soul takes flight, may if rise swiftly to live forever in your love and care." 388935