Shirley Banner

Shirley Belle [Hayes] Banner, born Sept. 11, 1930, and a long time resident of the High Prairie area, passed away at the age of 86 in Fairview on Sept. 13, 2016 after a brief illness.

Her family misses her deeply and cherishes their memories of her.

Shirley was born to Gordon and Margaret Hayes on the family farm north of Fairview. She was the youngest of four children and enjoyed being outdoors with all the wonders that farm life offered.

On Nov. 7, 1947, she married the love of her life, Chester Banner. They raised seven children together, while living in Peace River, Eureka River, Worsley, Fairview, Valleyview and Snipe Lake. From Snipe Lake they moved to Enilda and then Kathleen, where they resided for many years before relocating back to Fairview. They were married 64 years, until Chester’s passing in 2012.

Shirley was an avid knitter and faithful traveling companion to Chester as they put on many miles spreading the word of God. Shirley is fondly remembered as mom, grandma, or friend by many of the people she came to know on these travels. She will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.

Shirley was predeceased by: her husband Chester; daughter Alice; son-in-law John Kuriga; parents Gordon and Margaret Hayes; sister Alice Dettling; and brother Gordon Cecil Lemna.

She is survived by: her children Loraine [Bud] Watchorn of Whitelaw, Alta., Audrey [Edwin] Hedrich of Faust, Ralph [Peggy] of Red Deer, Carol Kuriga of Whitelaw, Richard [Theresa] of Bonnyville, Gorden [Hydee] of Spruce Grove; son-in-law Lavern; 23 grandchildren; 41 great-
grandchilren; and three great-great-grandchildren; her brothers Archie [Betsy] Hayes of Fairview, and Doug [Gerry] Hayes of Penticton, B.C.; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

A service to honour Shirley is at 2 p.m. on Oct. 29, 2016 in Fairview.