Shirley Rae Foster passed away peacefully on Monday, August 18th, 2014 at Royal Inland Hospital, surrounded by her family.

Shirley is survived by her brother Raymond Kennedy, her sons Allan (Jenny) Foster and James (Alissa) Foster, her grandchildren Christa, Amaris, Daniel, Gilead, Brook, Jaide, Nathan, John, Alex, Evangeline and Joel.

She is predeceased by her husband John Foster, her son Calvin Foster and her sister Olive Chappell.

Shirley was born on May 20, 1936 in Powell River, BC.  She grew up in Lantzville and eventually settled in Monte Lake where she raised her family with her husband John.  Shirley was well known and active in the Monte Lake community.  Shirley and John retired in Kamloops and Shirley continued to be very active in the community. Shirley was a people person and was always happiest when amongst a houseful of family and friends.  Shirley loved to travel, garden and enjoyed playing cards and attending TOPS with her friends.  Shirley will be greatly missed by those she leaves behind.

At Shirley’s request, there will be no formal service. An informal gathering to celebrate Shirley’s life will be held at Kamloops Funeral Home on Sunday, August 24^st, 2014 at 1 pm.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Canadian Diabetes Association.