The family of Shirley Diane Miller (neé Metke) is saddened to announce that she passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025 with the love of her family around her. She will be remembered by her children Timothy Bruce Pollard and Catherine Mae Ishida: her grandchildren and great granddaughter as well as numerous relatives and friends.
Shirley was born in Swift Current, Saskatchewan in 1942, to Henry Edward Metke and Ella Mae Metke.
She earned a diploma in Education from UBC and found joy and fulfillment working with special needs children and adults.
Shirley was an adventurer, fishing for salmon and learning how to both butcher and prepare wild meat, when she lived on Haida Gwaii. She loved being the ‘co pilot’ in a Cessna 182 airplane and going on holidays with her family. Shirley loved the outdoors, working in her garden and trimming the roses wherever she lived. She hiked the Chilkoot trail and learned how to ski with her family. Shirley earned her Captains ticket, SCUBA certification and ran the galley on the family sailboat with aplomb.
A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 11:00am,
at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, 2165 Parkcrest Avenue Kamloops BC.
Condolences may be sent to the family at
www.kamloopsfuneralhome.com
6 Tributes
A very beautiful eulogy in honor of Shirley. y. Love the picture that you chose. Such a wonderful and adventurous life. May she rest in peace.
Cate I am so sorry for the loss of your mom.
Beautiful eulogy Cate! she will be missed by many! Shirley lived life full! So sorry for your loss. She spoke so fondly of you and the rest if your family.
Shirley was my first friend and neighbor when we both lived in Gateway Estates Mobile Home Park. She shared memories, stories, recipes and good humor with me over the years that I’ll never forget.
I’m sorry to hear of you Mum’s passing. We have lost touch these past years but I have many memories of my “first” roommate, many years ago in Abbotsford. Oh, the many stories I could tell.
Shirley was and will always be my best friend. From the moment we met on Haida Gwaii, she was the kindest and most generous friend I have ever met. We shared many wonderful times and trips together including our journey to Hawaii. In the last days of her life, I was blessed when Cate helped me tell Shirley how much I loved her and valued our friendship and I will always treasure her “I love you” reply. She was the best friend ever!