Shirley Post

SHIRLEY POST IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Shirley Janiel Jordan Post, passed away at her home in Auburn, Washington, on August 18, 2007, after an extended battle with cancer. She was 75 years old. Shirley was born November 4, 1931, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the sixth of seven children born to Melvin and Florence Moore Jordan of Milo, Idaho. She married Eugene S. “Stan” Post August 25, 1950, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Shirley is survived by her husband, two sisters, Gladys Woolf of Provo, Utah, and Dallas Hatch of Salt Lake City, Utah, three sons, Michael Post of Seattle, Washington, Kim Post of San Jose, California, and Kelly Post of Augusta, Georgia, five grandchildren, and six great grandchildren, all of whom love her dearly. Shirley was a licensed practical nurse and worked at many hospitals over a period of twenty-five years as she and Stan moved around the country for his work. She had a knack for painting and decorating the many homes where they lived and had a natural skill at crafts. She created beautiful quilts, floral arrangements, afghans, glass etching, rugs, sewing, and many other creative projects. Shirley was a determined survivor. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 1979 and endured a long and difficult regimen of chemotherapy. She had a miraculous recovery in a time when ovarian cancer meant almost certain death. In 1999, she was diagnosed with colon cancer. After more surgery and chemotherapy, she returned to good health until 2004 when the colon cancer recurred. Shirley was a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend. She was appreciative of all of the sacrifice and service rendered by family, friends, and neighbors. She often expressed her gratitude for the blessing of life and of being born into a wonderful family in Idaho. Our lives have been greatly enriched by our association with her and we will miss her deeply. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, August 24, 2007, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, with Bob Crowley officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Milo Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. The family suggests memorial donations to your favorite charity in Shirley's name. -------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Lisa Pardonnet We are so sorry for your loss she was one great lady, I was in Philadelphia and Dad was out of town with Lynette's family for her funeral. Know of our love and support for you at this difficult time. Love, Lisa & Lynn Pardonnet