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Shirley P. Whelan, 81, a resident of Albuquerque, NM since 1964, went to be with our Heavenly Father on July 6, 2008. Her loving and devoted family was by her side. Shirley was born on September 26, 1926 to George B. and Alma Mae (Judd) McGinty of Seattle, WA. She served as President of the USAF Wives Club and as editor of the Wives Club Newspaper. For many years, Shirley enjoyed her job as catering manager at the KAFB Officers Club. She also volunteered at the Natural History Museum in Albuquerque. Shirley will be remembered as an excellent gourmet cook, for her graciousness, elegance and impeccable presentation, and her love of gardening. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, George B. and Alma Mae McGinty; her brother, George McGinty; and her beloved husband, Robert E. Whelan, a Naval Officer. She is survived by her children, Pat and her husband, John Marsello, of Albuquerque, NM, Michael Spahn of San Diego, CA, and Christina Spahn, of Albuquerque, NM; three grandchildren, Shasta Spahn and husband, Justin Chefe, Carmen Marsello, and Jasmine Spahn; two sisters, Colleen Kolberg and husband, Stan, and Charlet Alderman and husband, Ben all of Portland, OR. A Celebration of the Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Wednesday, July 9, at 7:00 p.m., at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, 5415 Fortuna Rd. NW with Fr. Joel Garner, O. Praem, and Fr. Gene Gries, O. Praem, presiding. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Albuquerque Rotary Club. Services are entrusted to: Daniels Family Funeral Services 1100 Coal Ave SE Albuquerque, NM 87106 505-842-8800 www.danielsfuneral.com
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