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Shirley Marie Grover 1941-2021 1
Shirley Marie Grover, age 80,
passed away peacefullyon September
30, 2021, of natural causes. She was ‘
born February 5, 1941, to Melchoir
and Theresia Wagner in Linton,
North Dakota and was the yéungest
of nine children.
Shirley spent the majority of her
life in Wyoming living in Buffalo and
moving to Sheridan Wyoming after
the death of her husband, Garris Gro-
ver in 1992. She worked for Safeway
for 25 years and Ace Hardware/Ben
Franklin for 12 years until she re—
tired for the second time. She moved
to Shelton, Washington, in 2015, to
be closer to her daughter.
She enjoyed gardening and spend-
ing time working out in her yard. She
also quilted and made many beauti-
ful pieces that her family treasures.
She loved talking to neighbors and
friends and participating in activities where she resided. Her dog Mia
provided love and constant companionship for the past 11 years. She
found comfort at church as a member of Faith Lutheran in Shelton.
Shirley is survived by her sister Lee Burcham; her son Leigh Bral-
ey and wife Shawna; her daughter Tonya Youngquist and husband
Chad; and her four grandchildren, Ashlyn Braley, Preston Braley,
Ryan Youngquist and Tyler Youngquist. All of whom she loved and
touched deeply.
A memorial service was held on October 5, 2021, at Faith Lutheran
t in Shelton, Washington.
Roberta Lynn Scanlon (Smith)
Roberta Lynn Scanlon (Smith)
passed away at home in Tumwater
on September 25, 2021. She was 55.
Roberta was born to Bobby W. and
Marcia J. Smith (Ford) on January 8,
1966, in Shelton 'WA. Roberta was a
loving daughter, mother, grandmoth-
er, aunt, sister and friend.
Roberta graduated from Shelton
High School in 1984. She went on to
Community College at Clover Park
and became a Licensed Practical
Nurse and worked several jobs in the
Olympia area throughout the years.
She loved to COOk, bake, sing and do
Karaoke along with rooting for her
Seahawks. Her favorite was to spend
as much time as she could with her
grandchildren Ryan Alexander, Mys-
taya Maria and Xander.
Roberta is preceded in death by
her father, Bobby W. Smith; her
mother Marcia J. Smith; her sister Angela Rose Decicio and her sister
DeeAnn Teresa Elquero (Decicio).
Roberta is survived by her children Joshua Ryan Smith of Bremer-
ton, Brittany Renee Smith of Olympia, Michael Joseph Scanlon of
Spokane and Nicholas Tyler Scanlon- of Lacey and her long—time part-
ner Michael Marsh of Tumwater. She is also survived by her brothers,
Irvin C. Decicio Jr. (Butch) of Ken‘newick, Dino D. Decicio of Shelton,
Victor J. Decicio of Olympia, sisters, Victoria G. Decicio of Auburn
and Annette D. Rogers (Decicio) of Kelso. Additionally, she leaves sev—
eral cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
\ She will be missed by all. There is no service at this time.
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Luke Benson
Luke Gary Benson died of pneumo-
nia shortly after his 34th birthday on
September 29, 2021. He was born and
raised in. Olympia, WA, and recently
was a resident of Shelton. He was
loved by his mother and father, Mimi
and Gary. He was loved by his broth-
ers Erik (Jamie) and Kyle (Amanda).
He was loved by a whole community
of people who helped raise, teach and
care for him. Those who loved him
will miss him. We were all fortunate
to have known Luke and are all the
better for his existence.
A funeral service will be held for
Luke at St. Michael Catholic Church
- Downtown in Olympia on Friday,
October 15th, 2021 at 12 noon. If you
wish, donations in his memory may
be made to South Puget Sound Up
with Down Syndrome, PO. Box 5422,
Lacey, WA 98509.
Beverly L. Burbridge 1928-2021 \
Beverly L. (Ruth) Burbridge, 92, passed away peacefully surrounded
by family in her Shelton home on September 27, 2021.
Beverly was born in Peoria, AZ, in 1928, to William Ruth (Mari-
copa County deputy) and Nellie James (from Oklahoma) who was a
second cousin to Jesse James. Beverly was always proud to be related to
George Herman (Babe) Ruth. She graduated from Phoenix Union High
School and married Raymond Clyde McCally. Beverly later moved to
San Francisco with her three—year old son, Raymond Earl McCally.
In '1959, she met and married Robert L Burbridge, U.S. Navy veter-
an, and professional race car driver. After the birth of Robert (Robbie)
D. Burbridge, the family of four relocated to Agana Guam following
Robert’s military orders. The U.S. Navy returned Beverly’s family to
the states and was stationed in San Diego, CA. Beverly and Robert
later moved to Port Hueneme Seabee Base near Oxnard, CA. Where
Robert was reassigned and stayed there until his retirement from the
U.S. Navy. Both of Beverly’s sons went on to serve in the U.S. Army.
Beverly held an array of different jobs during her lifetime. She was
employed as a soda jerk, telephOne operator for Bell Telephone,'a
sec—
retary for the Arizona Highway Department, Civil Service employee,
bookkeeper/ accountant, and hotel receptionist, of which she truly
enjoyed. Eventually, Robert and Beverly relocated to the Puget Sound
area to be close to their grandchildren. '
Beverly was an avid seamstress, quilter, and member of Christmas
Town Quilters as well as a member of the California Cling Peach
Advisory Board. She was passionate about ensuring all Mason General
Hospital newborn babies leave with their first quilt. She was a staunch
supporter and fan of the Shelton High Climbers, members of the mili—
tary, the USO, law enforcement, postal workers, and the fire service.
Beverly is preceded in death by her brother E. Wayne Ruth and her
husband Robert (Bob) Burbridge. She is survived by her sons Ray
(Trish) and Robbie (Jill), her three grandchildren Kyle, Kasey, and
Karli, and her great-grandson Bronson, who was a special bright star
in her life. Her surrogate family Matthew Knotegen and Julie Koop
entered her life and were always loved and welcomed. Beverly’s faith-
ful companion and always present K—9 partner ‘Mr. Lou’, guarded her,
helped her finish her meals, and loved her to the end.
Always our Queen Bee, the family of Beverly wishes to extend our
sincere thanks to Dr. Carlos Rubio—Reyes for providing hospice care.
We want to specifically thank her amazing and wholesome hos- ,
pice nurse ‘Patience’ from Zimbabwe. In lieu of a memorial service,
Beverly asked that you reach out to your first responders and medi—
cal/healthcare workers to thank themfor their dedication, care, and