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.
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Dear Eric,
It was with deep sadness to hear of the passing of Shirley. On behalf of the Town of Qualicum Beach Council, staff, and all the residents of our community, I want to express our sympathy and condolences to you.
She was determined to work with you and others to advance community causes and charities with an emphasis on our youth’s musical arts. We will miss Shirley at the annual Victoria Symphony performances at our Civic Centre, where she graciously made everyone she met feel comfortable in her presence. Shirley and yourself effectively helped create a lasting legacy for young students at the Victoria Conservatory of Music.
I feel how weak anything I might say must be right now, but we want you to know how much we appreciate Shirley and your commitments to our Christmas season in Qualicum Beach for the past 27 years – making our community a more enjoyable place to call home.
It is our prayer that our Heavenly Father will comfort you and your family, and leave you with the cherished memories of Shirley.
Yours sincerely and respectfully,
Such a sad loss to our community .Shirley’s warmth and charming personality never wavered .
Condolences to Eric and all of the family .
Eric, so sorry to read of Shirley’s passing. My condolences to you and your family. My parents shared many good times and memories with you and Shirley starting with your Jaycee days. She was a warm and wonderful lady.
We are saddened by the passing of Shirley and would like to offer our heartfelt condolences at this time.
A wonderful lady, full of life and a stalwart figure in our community; she will be dearly missed by family and friends.
Paul & Heidi
Dear Eric – Deepest sympathies..yours and Shirley’s was a one-of-a-kind love story and partnership..may many good memories provide solace in your sorrow
Mike and Sheala Wagnell
Our deepest sympathy to you Eric, and your Family. I am personally so glad we met and had a chat with you and Shirley so very recently at The Chalet.
Eric, no one will ever forget the gracious Shirley, whether hosting an intimate dinner party in the kitchen or a huge garden party. We all have fond and happy memories of the two of you at Donnington raising money for some good cause or another!
I send warm thoughts of sympathy to you and all your family at this time.
The Charman family
So very sorry to hear this.
Shirley was such a gracious host, but a far better neighbour.
Understanding and generally concerned of how everyone was doing.
Will miss her calls to come jump the fence to join a celebration.
Shane
We were saddened to learn of your mother’s passing. Our
condolences to you and your family.
Dave and Eileen Goudy
You had good times together, sharing and enjoying things that were of specific interest to you both. Eric you are in my thoughts and we are wishing you strength and fortitude now and onwards. Stay well,
Ronnie and Colleen Wilson