Shirley Irene Moline

Shirley Irene (Groh) Moline was born March 16, 1936, in Seattle, WA, the eldest of two children to Arthur Paul Groh and Olive Estella (Temple) Groh. She attended Catholic School and graduated from Holy Angels Academy in Seattle, WA in 1954. On April 15, 1955, she married Paul H. Moline of Seattle, WA. They made their home in Seattle for 25 years, before moving to Eastern Washington in 1981. Initially, they lived in East Wenatchee and then moved to Quincy, WA, where they stayed until Paul's passing in 1997. Shirley worked as a Billing Clerk in Seattle for Blackball and Garrett Freight Lines and after relocating to the Wenatchee Valley, she was employed at Mid State Freight of Wenatchee. After moving to Quincy, she worked as a caregiver and was a homemaker. After Paul's death in 1997, Shirley retired and returned to East Wenatchee. Shirley was an active member of the Wenatchee Valley Senior Activity Center, spending countless hours volunteering her time on the lunch program, dance, welcoming committee and as a Receptionist. Her favorite responsibility was being Captain of her Wii Bowling League Team called the "Rock-n-Rollers." She loved the dear people she met at the Senior Center and was always so excited to spend time there. She often said that the place just "lit her up." She found much joy and companionship with the special people there who became her friends. Most of all, Shirley loved and cherished her children, their families and the many people through the years, who she welcomed in as part of her family. She was happiest at family gatherings, where she could have everyone together at the same time. Shirley was a faithful and dedicated wife, a beloved and cherished mother, grandmother, sister and friend. Her family and friends will miss her greatly. We are thankful to the Lord for the years that we had her with us here on earth and the blessing that she was to everyone who knew her. Shirley is survived by her four children and their spouses: her son, Rick and daughter-in-law, Joan Moline of Woodinville, WA; her daughter, Terri and son-in-law, Kevin Kartak of Lynnwood, WA; her daughter, Diana and son-in-law, Donald Crosby of Kennewick, WA; and her son, David and daughter-in-law, Barb Moline of East Wenatchee, WA. Shirley is also survived by 14 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren: granddaughter, Melinda Irwin of East Wenatchee, WA; grandson, Jacob Irwin of Lynnwood, WA; granddaughter, Heather DeLancy and her daughters, Chelsea and Jesslynn of Spokane, WA; grandson, Curtis Irwin of Camano Island, WA; granddaughter, Kelsey and grandson-in-law, Jeremy Pritchett and their daughter, Shelby Rae of Monroe, WA; granddaughter, Shaunna Harris of East Wenatchee, WA; granddaughter, Jill Ross and her son, Jordan Bradley of Kennewick, WA; grandson, Jeremy Moline of Woodinville, WA; granddaughter, Erica and grandson-in-law, Jeremy Williamson of Portland, OR; grandson, Justin Kartak of Kirkland, WA; granddaughter, Brittney Moline of East Wenatchee; grandson, Cameron Kartak of Edmonds, WA; grandson, Eli Crosby of Kennewick, WA. Additionally, Shirley is survived by her sister, Joanne Groh of Port Orchard, WA; niece, Debbie and husband, Derik McClintock of Port Orchard, WA; great-niece, Rachelle and husband, Nick Jennings of Vancouver, WA; brother-in-law, Walt Moline of Seattle, WA; sister-in-law, Dorothy Kalthoff of Albuquerque, NM; niece, Dorothy Kalthoff of Albuquerque, NM; and nephew, Andrew Kalthoff of Montana. A Celebration of her Life will be held on Tuesday, May 10, 2011, at Telford's Chapel of the Valley, 711 Grant Road, East Wenatchee at 1:00 p.m. A reception lunch will follow at Holy Apostles Catholic Church, 1315 8th Street N.E., East Wenatchee. Donations may be made to the Wenatchee Valley Senior Center, 1312 Maple Street, Wenatchee, WA 98801, (509) 662-7036. Arrangements have been entrusted to Telford's Chapel of the Valley East Wenatchee, WA.

Shirley Irene Moline

March 16, 1936 - May 3, 2011