Daughter of Hubert and Gwladys Wallace, Shirley is survived by her husband Eric, with whom she spent 58 glorious years. Shirley is also survived by her daughter Shelley, son Shane, daughter Lani, and son Wallace. Shirley loved her 8 grandchildren and her 3 great-grandchildren.
During her younger days, Shirley enjoyed her many athletic activities which included water skiing on one ski, contest-winning swimming, and golfing. Shirley’s kind and gracious personality and fabulous smile endeared her to all she met.
During their many happy years of marriage, Shirley and Eric jointly hosted countless receptions and parties, for a variety of community causes and charities with special emphasis on young students in the musical arts. During the two years of Eric’s Presidency of the Canadian Real Estate Association, Shirley and Eric travelled and visited every nook and corner of Canada. For thirty four years, Shirley was Eric’s First Mate on the motor yacht Shellani, crossing Queen Charlotte Sound and pursuing their piscatorial pursuits annually in Hakai Pass.
Shirley is also survived by her kind and caring Caregiver, Samita, and two adorable Westies, Tessa and Haly.
Please, no flowers or letters but Shirley would appreciate donations to the Eric and Shirley Charman Bursary Fund for young students at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.
There will be a Celebration of Shirley’s Life at the Victoria Conservatory of Music on Wednesday, December 11th, 2019 at 1:30 pm. We suggest early arrival as parking in that area is scarce and difficult.
Condolences may be offered to the family below.
McCall Gardens
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Eric, our deepest condolences from the Our Place family to yours.
She was a great lady and and never failed to make one feel special with her great smile and friendly manner. Condolences, Eric. Take care. Bob Wheaton
Memories of Aunt Shirley are many and very happy. She was always so sweet and so interested in how you were really doing. Such a caring person with a terrific sense of humour! Eric and cousins, my thoughts are with you.
Auntie Shirley will be missed but not forgotten in the tales to my family, going back to Hubie, GeeGee and Yogi and Pepper by salt water pool. Shirley and Nancy can have their birthday party together again.
Condolences and love for you all
Michael
To Eric, Shelly, Shane, Lani and Wallace:
Aunt Shirley was a delightful woman who was kind, had a good sense of humor and she was a great aunt. Also, she was a good friend to many, including me.
I will miss her and cherish my many good memories of her.
My thoughts are with you all.
I am so sorry to learn of your loss, Eric. I know it will be difficult. Shirley was always so gracious and friendly even though I only saw her occasionally. She will be missed by all but most of all by you. Marilyn Pattison
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How very sad. Shirley was such a wonderful woman and a great example to us all for her patience and endurance during these last years. My condolences to Eric and all the family.
So very,very sorry to learn this sad news. Shirley was special, and will be missed.
Wonderful memories of Scottsdale, Qualicum, and countless parties. My fellow tennis fan, Shirley was always the most gracious lady with the dazzling smile.Shirley will be missed immensely .
John and Susan Williams.
So very sorry to hear this sad news. Shirley was always smiling and joyful.