Obituary of Shirley Hilderman

A memorial folder from the funeral service may be printed under the "Memories" tab, then choose "Memorial Program". HILDERMAN - Shirley Hilderman, wife of Stewart Hilderman of Yorkton passed away on Monday, September 8, 2008 at the Yorkton Regional Health Centre. Shirley June Hilderman was born on June 14, 1939 to Louis and Mary (nee Ursul) Giese. Shirley was the youngest of ten children and was born and raised in the Stoney Plain area near Edmonton. Shirley enjoyed her teen and young adult years visiting and spending time with her older sisters in Calgary and Edmonton. She was always proud of her Alberta roots. In 1962 Shirley met Stewart in Calgary and they were married on February 16, 1963. The couple started their married life living on 4th Ave. in Yorkton. On May 11, 1964 Shirley was blessed with her first son, Sheldon and then again three years later with her second son, Kirby. In 1972 Shirley was blessed with her third child, her daughter, Teryl. Shirley's days were spent raising her three children and preparing meals for her husband and growing family. Shirley always had a houseful of plants to tend and in summer enjoyed her garden and many flowers. Shirley has been a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church since her early days in Yorkton. She enjoyed being involved in the choir, planning potluck suppers, helping with funeral luncheons, the Soup Haven and wherever she could share a good laugh. Shirley's ailments had slowed her down over the last year from her active volunteer roles however she continued to socialize wherever she was able. In June, Shirley chose to go New York to visit with Teryl and her granddaughter, Sophia. After a lengthy stay Shirley became ill and was hospitalized but managed to return home to her husband, friends, her dog Moxie, and the home which she loved and appreciated. Once again she would battle but was called home to a peaceful rest Monday, September 8, 2008. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, a brother, Wilbert and her son, Sheldon. She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Stewart of Yorkton, her son Kirby (Brenda) and their son, Connor of Sussex, New Brunswick; her daughter, Teryl and her daughter, Sophia Zaccaria of New York, NY; her two brothers and six sisters as well as numerous nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, September 13, 2008 from St. Paul Lutheran Church in Yorkton with Pastor Fred Schneider officiating. Organist, Judy Berg and pianist, Joleen Cherland led the congregation in the singing of the hymns. 'Holy, Holy, Holy, Lord God Almighty', 'Amazing Grace', and 'O That Will Be Glory'. Reflections of Shirley's life were given by Brian Propp. Interment followed in the family plot in Christ Lutheran Cemetery in Rhein, Saskatchewan. Condolences to the family can be e- mailed to baileysfuneralhome@sasktel.net. Arrangements were entrusted to Bailey's Funeral Home. Service Information Saturday, September 13th, 2008 2:00pm, St. Paul Lutheran Church Interment Details Christ Luthern Church Cemetery