Shirley (Rowley) Maurer
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Edward Maurer
Burial Details
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The Daily Sentinel page 3D - February 9, 2020
Shirley Maurer passed away
peacefully in Kirkland, WA.
Shirley lived a life of educating
others, involvement in the
community, and loving and
providing for her family.
She was born in Palisade,
Colorado, to Margery and
Eugene Rowley. She grew up in
Palisade and graduated as class valedictorian from Palisade High
School in 1947. Shirley went on to graduate from Mesa State College
and attend Colorado State University. She taught elementary school
in Brighton, Colorado and later in Bellevue, Washington, where she
was recognized as Teacher of the Year.
Upon retirement, Shirley returned to Palisade and volunteered for
many years with the Palisade Chamber of Commerce, where she
served as Director. It was in Palisade that she reunited with the love
of her life, Edward Maurer. Shirley and Edward spent 16 golden
years together, and she was by his side when he went to the Lord
in August, 2012. She remembered those years with Ed as the most
wonderful time of her life.
Shirley is survived by her children and their spouses, Carolyn
Goodwin (Jeff), Diane Linthicum (Dan), Paula Monson (Cliff),
Mark Craig (Angela), and six beautiful grandchildren.
A celebration of her life will be held at the Palisade Cemetery at
11:00 a.m. on May 9, 2020.
