Shirley Fern Klein

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Fern Klein on January 5, 2025 at the age of 82. Born February 15, 1942, in Elk Point, Alberta, to her late parents Roy & Patricia (Corbett) Christensen. She will be lovingly remembered by her son Kelly (Jackie), Daughter Colleen (Gino), 5 Grandchildren and 7 Greatgrandchildren. She will also be deeply missed by her sister Carol, her brother Howard, along with many nieces, nephews, and friends. All visited, called and loved her unconditionally, which meant the world to her. Predeceased by her daughter Christine, siblings Joan, Ronald, Arline, Gary, Raymond, Kenneth, and Gordon as well as her sisters-in-law Marie and Elaine. Shirley was the third child of 10 children. She was diagnosed with Juvenile Diabetes when she was 15 and adjusted her life well to keep it under control. In the early 1960s she met her first love John, married him and had 2 wonderful children. She loved being a stay at home mom and was involved in many things such as Community leagues, dancing, curling, travelling, along with entertaining and visiting with friends and family. She was an excellent gardener, baker and cook and loved giving anything that she could, especially her tomatoe plants. Shirley was kind and thoughtful and loved mailing cards to family and friends for any occasion. Her favorite activity was playing cards, especially at the North West Edmonton Seniors Society where she had many friends that she loved socializing with. She will be dearly missed by all that knew her. Our special Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, Sister, Auntie and friend, touched the lives, hearts, and souls of so many. Her Diabetes had been hard on her heart, kidneys, and lungs and she felt she had fought it long enough. Shirley left this world on her terms, said her goodbyes to everyone she could, and celebrated her life her way, with whomever could make it (because it was very short notice as well as not for everyone). Memories, photos and stories were shared as she basked in gratitude (with her doing most of the talking). Shirley also invited family to be together afterwards and have supper on her. She considered this her funeral and wishes no other services be held. Her exact words were "This is good enough!". The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the staff on unit 28 at the Sturgeon Hospital along with the MAID (Medical Assistance in Dying) Edmonton Care Team for their care and support that went above and beyond. Donations can be made to the Alberta Diabetes Foundation (albertadiabetesfoundation.com) or the charity of ones choice in lieu of flowers.

Shirley Fern Klein

February 15, 1942 - January 5, 2025