Shirley Wade

SHIRLEY WADE A graveside service will be held for Shirley Ann Wade, 78 of Chico, on Thursday, April 3, 2014 at 11 a.m. at Glen Oaks Memorial Park. Shirley went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2014. She was born April 20, 1935 to Louis and Mildred Merrill in Pardeeville, WI. On September 11, 1954 Shirley married Stuart Wade in the Presbyterian Church in Pardeeville, WI. In 1960 they moved to Willows and then to Chico in 1964. She was a real estate broker in the 1970's and 80's. She and Stu had a passion for travel. They traveled extensively by motorhome, and by motorcycle. Shirley enjoyed crafts and managed the Home Ec building during the Silver Dollar Fair. She especially loved family gatherings and spending time with her grandkids. Her survivors include her husband Stuart Wade of Chico; one daughter, Vicky (Gary) Mount of Chico; daughter- in- law, Nancy Wade of Chico; two brothers, Douglas (Sharon) Merrill of Menlo Park, Mike (Sharen) Webster of Redding; three sisters, Beverly Jones, Kay Jenkins, and Mary Webster Dionne all of Wisconsin; four grandchildren, Kristina Cinquini, Kelsey Wade, Connor Wade and Jacob Wade all of Chico. Shirley was preceded in death by her son Randy Stuart Wade in 1996. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation , for breast cancer research, in care of Brusie Funeral Home.