Shirley passed away at The Gables of Ammon Assisted Living Center under the care of her loving family and Brio Hospice. She grew up in Ucon and graduated from Bonneville High School. She and Don were married November 20, 1953; they raised their five children and made their home in Idaho Falls, where she also worked as a bakery manager for Albertsons and in the cafeterias at Sandcreek Middle School and Hillcrest High School. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a master gardener and loved working outside in her yard. Shirley and Don built a pond together, and her many colorful flower gardens were always weed-free. She loved to read and travel. Her adventures took her to Britain, Italy, France, Germany and Austria. Shirley would learn the history everywhere she visited and loved to tell stories to fellow travelers. Survivors included: children Sandra (Arlen) Nelsen of Glendale, AZ, Lynn (Renae) Guymon of Idaho Falls, Vickie (Neil) Christensen of Idaho Falls and Don (Helen) Guymon of Idaho Falls; and 20 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. Preceding were her husband Don M. Guymon, son David Michael Guymon, brother Alfred "Fred" Ritchie, and sisters Dorothy Kroll, Ruby Bailey, Donna Peterson, and Joy Drake. Funeral services held October 12th at Wood Funeral Home East.
Shirley passed away at The Gables of Ammon Assisted Living Center under the care of her loving family and Brio Hospice. She grew up in Ucon and graduated from Bonneville High School. She and Don were married November 20, 1953; they raised their five children and made their home in Idaho Falls, where she also worked as a bakery manager for Albertsons and in the cafeterias at Sandcreek Middle School and Hillcrest High School. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a master gardener and loved working outside in her yard. Shirley and Don built a pond together, and her many colorful flower gardens were always weed-free. She loved to read and travel. Her adventures took her to Britain, Italy, France, Germany and Austria. Shirley would learn the history everywhere she visited and loved to tell stories to fellow travelers. Survivors included: children Sandra (Arlen) Nelsen of Glendale, AZ, Lynn (Renae) Guymon of Idaho Falls, Vickie (Neil) Christensen of Idaho Falls and Don (Helen) Guymon of Idaho Falls; and 20 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. Preceding were her husband Don M. Guymon, son David Michael Guymon, brother Alfred "Fred" Ritchie, and sisters Dorothy Kroll, Ruby Bailey, Donna Peterson, and Joy Drake. Funeral services held October 12th at Wood Funeral Home East.
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