Shirley Gural's Obituary
Shirley Gural
1923 - 2009
Shirley Gural passed away peacefully Saturday, October 3rd, 2009. She was born on April 23rd, 1923, in Minneapolis, MN where she graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1941 as Valedictorian of her class. Shirley moved to Tacoma where she met and married Frank J Gural, the love of her life. She is survived by three sons: Michael (Norene) of Las Vegas, NV, David (Kathleen) of Boise, ID, and James (Pam) of Bothell, WA., two grandchildren, Heidi Graham and Tom Gural, two step-grandchildren, Zach and Ryan Olson and 4 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 49 years, Frank, in 1992, and her brother, Robert, in 1991. Shirley was deeply involved in scouting, being a Den Mother and raising 3 Eagle Scouts. Shirley wrote for the local newspaper, worked in a local law office, and loved helping children learn and grow. Shirley's contribution to the Community will be missed. Viewing will be Thursday, October 8th, 2009, from 10 AM to 9 PM. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 9th, 2009, at the Mountain View Funeral Home, 4100 Steilacoom Blvd. SW, Lakewood, WA, at 12 Noon in the Valley Chapel. Reception to follow at Mountain View. Gravesite services will be at the Calvary Cemetery.
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