The family of Shirley Heagy sadly announce her passing on November 14, 2024 at Ross Payant Centennial Home in Assiniboia.
Shirley Ann Marie Heagy (Pilsner) was born January 18, 1947 in Assiniboia, SK to Jacob and Germaine Pilsner. Left to cherish her memory are her son Kevin (Pam) Heagy and children Hunter, Amelia, Emmett, William; her daughter Leanne Pituley (Lee) and children Dashiel, Kyra, Jimmy; sisters Penny Anklewich, Vivian (Dick) Wiggins, Sandy (Randy) Clark, brother Dennis Pilsner (Lynda); brother in law George (Fran) Heagy, many nieces and nephews. Shirley was predeceased by her parents, her husband Edward Heagy (2010), and brother in law Murray Anklewich.
Shirley was the oldest child of five who spent her school years working on the family farm south of Rockglen. She moved to Whitehorse, Yukon where she spent two years nursing before moving back to home to work at Rockglen Union Hospital. Once back in Rockglen, she met Edward Heagy of Quontock. Shirley and Edward married on February 13, 1976, eloping to Moose Jaw for a day of celebration.
She worked hard nursing full time while still helping on the farm and raising two children. They made their farm a home. In her spare time between shift work and farm life she always found time to watch everyone ride horses, be in gymkhana, dance, travel with hockey, ringette, curling, and many school sports which consisted in years of cheering.
Shirley loved to sew and made many items of clothing, outfits for dance, and other miscellaneous items which will be treasured. After Edward passed in the fall of 2010, she decided to leave the farm and make Rockglen her new home where she resided for 14 years.
Shirley continued nursing for several years retiring after fifty plus years only after becoming sick and foregoing treatments. She made many trips out to the farm helping and always would stop by to enjoy many homecooked meals. She loved to garden and filled her yard with beautiful flowers. Shirley loved all the activities that came with the grandkids, sports or whatever event was taking place, and was their biggest fan.
Funeral Service was held Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Rockglen Community Hall with Anette Pryce officiating. Honourable pallbearers were “All those who shared in Shirley’s life”. Urn Bearer was daughter Leanne. Tribute from family was presented by sister Sandy Clark and a tribute to her nursing years was given by co-worker, Kristal Choquer. Interment in Rockglen Cemetery. Donations in Memory of Shirley can be forwarded to Rockglen Community Health Care Auxilliary Memorial Fund. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy for the Heagy family may be shared at . Arrangements entrusted to Ross Funeral Service, Assiniboia, SK 306-642-3373.
“EACH LIFE IS A MIRACLE THAT CHANGES THE WORLD –
AND LEAVES IT A BETTER PLACE”
Shirley was our miracle, the world is a better place because of her; we are all privileged to have shared in her life. She will always continue to be here in our memories, memories she helped make special.
