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Shirley Sylvia Svetkov

October 7, 2013

Shirley Svetkov
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Shirley Sylvia Svetkov.  Mother, wife, sister, auntie, grandmother, and friend to many. Shirley is predeceased by her husband of 51 years, Andy Svetkov; sisters-in-law Stella Leo and Pat Papp; brother-in-law Byron Leo; parents Joe and Wilma Papp.  Shirley is survived by her loving daughters Crystal (Jim) Kerr, Lori (Loren) Goertz, and Coleen (Hal) Collinge; her precious grandchildren Josh, Samantha, Danny, Brandi, Kenny, and Kloie;  brothers George (Cecile) Papp, Ron (Dolly) Papp, and Wayne (Dorothy) Papp; sister-in-law Nelda Svetkov; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.  Her loving and selfless personality was her essence. Shirley will be lovingly remembered by everyone that she came in contact with.  Her family was her life and she was very proud of her children and grandchildren.  She will be greatly missed forever.  Upon Shirley's request no service will be held.  Flowers most gratefully declined.  Friends so wishing may make donations, in Shirley’s memory, to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of choice. 
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Messages of Condolence

Hey grandma, it still hasn't hit me that your no longer here anymore, I just want you to know that we love you very much and miss you so very much. I hope that you and grandpa are dancing up a storm! We'll see you again some day, keep watch over us. Love you to the moon and back. ~ Brandi Collinge

Mom I can't believe that you are not here anymore. I am going to miss our visits, our laughs and your smiling face. I love you tons!! Watch over us my beautiful angel!! ~ Coleen Collinge

Goertz, Kerr & Collinge Families. You are in our thoughts and prayers as you struggle to fill the large void you have in your lives right now. I will always think of your mom (the instigator), of encouraging my mom (only too willing to help) drink jello shots. (Only one....of each color). It always brings a smile to my face. Love always, Ken, Shelley, Christine, Sydney & Taylor ~ Ken & Shelley James

We were very sorry to hear of your loss. Everytime we think of Shirley we remember all the wonderful hours we spent in her company and just how she made us feel welcome when we first came to this country. Our thought's are with you. Ken, Linda, Peter, and John. ~ Ken and Linda Philson

Hey Grandma, I can't believe it's been 10 months already. So much had happened since you have passed away, I wish you were here so I could tell you all about it. I still have the urge to pick up the phone and call you every night to ask how your day was and did you go down for supper, I can still hear you say " yeah I went down for supper, it was good" and then 5 minutes later you would say " oh no, I guess I never did go down for supper." I can still see your smiling face when we walked into your apartment to visit. I miss you so much grandma, I wish we could have one more conversation so I can hear you say I love you one more time. Rest in peace my beautiful angel. I love you to the moon and back. Till we meet again! ~ Brandi