LEADER: The death of Shirley Marie Leader, beloved wife of Harold and dear mother of Heather Beck, Diane Curtis and the late Cheryl Sholdice occurred in Brandon on March 26, 2008. The Ceremony to Celebrate Shirley's Life will be held at Memories Chapel, 330-18th Street North on Monday, March 31, 2008 at 2:00 pm. The Rev. Shannon McCarthy of Central United Church will officiate. Interment will follow in the Brandon cemetery. Flowers are gratefully declined. Friends who wish may make a donation in memory of Shirley to the Central United Church, 327 8th Street, Brandon, MB R7A 3X5 or to a charity of choice. Complete obituary information will follow. Expressions of Sympathy may be made at www.memorieschapel.com. Arrangements are with Memories Chapel & Pre-Planning Centre, 727-0330.


LEADER: Shirley Marie (nee Locke) passed away peacefully on March 26, 2008 in Brandon, in her 86th year. She is survived by her loving husband Harold "Scottie", her daughters Heather (Neville) Beck, Diane Curtis, son-in-law Clay Sholdice, grandchildren Richard, Shane (Kim), Karen (Anthony), Adrienne, Dana (Shane), Alissa (Steve), great-granddaughter Miara. She is also survived by her sisters Mildred MacKenzie and Feryne (Wally) Taylor. She was predeceased by her daughter Cheryl Sholdice and son-in-law Ken Curtis. Shirley was born and raised in Rossburn, Manitoba. She completed a Business Course, the Civil Service Exam and headed to Ottawa to work. In 1945, Shirley moved back to Winnipeg, where she met Scottie and they were married on September 21, 1945. Her career as a secretary consisted of working at various places such as Winnipeg Supply and Fuel, Swifts, Winnipeg School Division, Cumming and Dobbie, St. Paul's United Church and her husband's business, Leader's Driver Training School. Many of her fondest times were camping at Killarney, going to harness races, Hockey Booster dances and playing cards with all her friends. She never missed her favorite game shows or Nascar Races on T.V. Shirley enjoyed being a member of Co-Workers at First Church United, making ceramics, crocheting and knitting. She was a collector of spoons, decorator plates and newspaper clippings of all her family's accomplishments. She loved to watch the birds from her deck and had a soft spot for all the dogs in the family; especially her Peppi. She had an extraordinary memory of dates and events. She satisfied the whole family's sweet tooth with lots of baking and weekly homemade fudge night. Thank you to all her friends and family for all the cherished memories. A service was held to celebrate Shirley's life on March 31, 2008 at Memories Chapel with Rev. Shannon McCarthy officiating. Interment followed at Brandon Cemetery. The honorary pallbearers were Russell Angus, Lionel and Eileen Brown, Bob and Olivia Jewsbury, Connie and Norm Brown, Jean Chapin, Sherman and Sharon Leader. Donations in Shirley's memory may be made to Central United Church, 327-8th Street, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 3X5 or to a charity of your choice. Memorials
Central United Church, or Charity of Choice