August 22, 1935 – April 30, 2025
Shirley Irene Boese passed away peacefully in Olds, Alberta, on April 30, 2025, at the age of 89.
Full of life and deeply devoted to her family and friends, Shirley leaves behind a legacy of love,warmth, and service. She is now reunited with her beloved husband, Wilfred, who predeceased her in February 2024. She will be dearly missed.
Born in Swalwell, Alberta, to Harold and Irene Richardson, Shirley was the eldest of three children and grew up on a farm southwest of Three Hills. In June 1955, she married Wilfred Boese, and together they raised six children in Bowden. In their later years, they made their home in the Seasons Communities in Olds. Shirley’s love for her family was boundless—she raised her children with tireless energy, abundant love, and heartfelt dedication.
Shirley had many passions. She loved traveling, gardening, baking, and most of all, spending time with her family—especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. A natural connector, Shirley maintained strong ties with her extended family, attending countless reunions and preserving the family's history with great care. Family gatherings were frequent and joyous, filled with laughter, delicious homemade treats, and warm hospitality. She was also immensely proud of her involvement with the Rebekah Assembly of Alberta. Her years of service brought her immense joy, treasured memories, and friendships across the globe.
Shirley is lovingly remembered by her children and their spouses: Brenda (Matthew) Potts, Ken (Linda) Boese, Gail (Wayne) Green, Cathy (Rob) Spicer, Gloria (Lorn) Anderson, and Debbie (Kieran) Doetzel; her grandchildren: Meaghan (Amelia) Potts, Emily (Keillan) Potts, Colin (Renee) Boese, Kristy (Adam) Stamp, Jenyse (Dennis) Perry, Travis (Melissa) Green, Jillian Green, Kevin (Rachel) Spicer, Bonnie (Kent) MacArthur, Carmen (Mike) Badura, Crystal (Travis) Fisk, and Kodie Doetzel; and her great-grandchildren: Elle & Ida Boese, Jack &Summer Stamp, Keira, Colby & Vanessa Perry, Kaylee & Bow Green, Hanna MacArthur, and Blake Fisk. She is also survived by her brother Frank (Bonnie) Richardson, sister-in-law Peggy Reddekopp, and brother-in-law Donald (Kathy) Boese.
She was predeceased by her husband Wilfred, her parents, and her brother George (Fran).
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, at the Bowden Patterson Hall, 2101 27 Avenue, Bowden, AB.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rebekah Scholarship Program. Please make cheques payable to “Grand Lodge of Alberta Bursary Fund” and mail to: The Rebekah Assembly of Alberta c/o Sandra Smyth #454, 37543 England Way Red Deer County, AB T4S 2C3
Condolences, memories and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.com. Arrangements in care of: Heartland Funeral Services Ltd., 5226 – 46 Street, Olds, Alberta. Phone: 403.507.8610
