Dear Singers -
I wanted to let you all know that Shirley Stark's husband, David, died last Wednesday. He has had some health issues, and a recent surgery, and was in rehab expecting to come home before too long, but his body had just become too weak, and he died in rehab.
David and Shirley were married for 58 years, but they were together for a total of 61 years! They both were from Illinois, but they ended up meeting in college in New Mexico of all places! They've pretty much been side-by-side for the full 61 years. They have 2 children, a son who lives in California and a daughter who lives in Iowa. They loved bowling together on teams and playing in card groups.
They moved into The Grand 27 years ago, and Shirley has been in the Grand Singers for 21 years! I guess singing was the one thing they didn't do together! Dave was one of the original members of the Softball Club and up until about a year or so ago, played the entire time! They also were involved on bowling teams here in AZ. In fact, Ziggy knew Shirley before I even knew Shirley, as she bowled with both Shirley and Dave in a league at Lakeview Lanes. She always talked about how nice and how much fun they both were. Ziggy said David was known as "Big D!" around the bowling alley!
In July, they had the kids and grandkids together at their home for some time, and they were all able to enjoy time as a family, so that turned out to be a blessing to all of them!
I'm picturing that last Wednesday, as we were singing our songs, that maybe we were singing him off to his forever home.
Shirley is planning a service, it will probably be on 9/26, but I will let you know the details once everything has been confirmed.
I know Shirley would love to hear from you. They say that grief shared is grief diminished, so let's help Shirley get through this by sharing our love and support. Here is her address:
Shirley Stark
7959 W Pradera Ln
Surprise 85387
Below is a picture of the two of them from our 2018 concert! Such a cute couple!
Stay well,
Pamela
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