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SHIRLEY (SHIRL) EILEEN EAMER PRUDEN
Born: Sep 14, 1938
Date of Passing: Nov 24, 2017
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemorySHIRLEY (SHIRL) EILEEN EAMER PRUDEN September 14, 1938 - November 24, 2017 Shirley Pruden, aged 79 years, passed away peacefully, with family at her side, on Friday, November 24, at Comox Valley Seniors Village in Courtenay. Shirl was born and raised in Carroll, Manitoba, near Brandon, the only child of Ivy Clara Mae Fowell and Alvin George Eamer, both previously deceased. At a young age she completed her nurse's training and for many years, she was a surgical nurse at Misericordia Hospital in Winnipeg. On her retirement, she and her husband, Harry Pruden (who predeceased her in 2015), moved to Comox, BC. In Comox, Shirl was a founding member of the Evergreen Choristers, who entertained up and down the valley and in Victoria for the Lieutenant Governor of BC. She was also a founding member of the Comox Valley Clown Club. In 2003, she was baptized and became an active member of Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the "Mormons"). She had many fond memories of visiting Mormon temples both in Salt Lake City in her childhood with her parents and the Vancouver temple at Langley, BC, later in her life. Shirl is survived by her son Michael Clarke (Tracey) and granddaughter Faye of Courtenay; stepdaughter Karen Shirley (Leo) of Langley, BC; stepson Hal Pruden of Ottawa, ON; stepson Glenn Pruden (Laurie) of Hamilton, ON. She had 11 step-grandchildren, 13 step-great-grandchildren, and many extended family members across North America. The funeral service and celebration of Shirl's life will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Courtenay Chapel, 1901-20th Street Courtenay, BC, on Friday, December 15 at 1:00 p.m. Family members and close friends are invited to gather at 12:00 noon for a viewing in the Relief Society Room.
As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 06, 2017
Condolences & Memories (3 entries)
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My condolences to you and your family, Michael. I met your Mom at St Joseph's hospital in January 2013. My brother was dying there at the time and she used to sneak out of her room and come and stand at the end of his bed. I don't know what drew her to him. We didn't know at the time that she was a distant cousin. I was helping an Eamer relative obtain the proof he needed to get his UE. He told me we had a cousin in Courtenay. I tracked Shirl down and my sister-in-law and I visited her at the Senior's Village. We were very surprised to recognize her from the hospital. Very sad that we didn't get to meet sooner. - Posted by: Donna (Jordan) Bruce (3rd Cousin) on: Dec 10, 2017
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Shirley was one of my closest cousins even during her last illness. I loved & cherished my times with her. Michael, I send my love & wish you many happy memories to guide you through this tough time. - Posted by: Barbara Eileen Krahn (Gray) (Cousin) on: Dec 08, 2017
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Michael, so sorry for your loss of your Mom. We have so many, many fond memories of your Mom (and Harry). Dinners, parties and all the years at the lake. She was a wonderful person and full of joy. She will be missed. Hugs and prayers to you and your family. Diane and Ida Selman (Winnipeg) - Posted by: Diane & Ida Selman (Friends) on: Dec 06, 2017