Shirley Ann Sax

Apr 12, 1938 - Jan 11, 2023April 12, 1938 - January 11, 2023

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Shirley Ann Sax

Apr 12, 1938 - Jan 11, 2023April 12, 1938 - January 11, 2023


Place of birth

Detroit, Michigan

Most recently lived in

Spokane, Washington

Shirley's favorite hobbies

Singing, Listening to music, nature watching, crafts, decorating, shopping, fashion and beauty.

Shirley's favorite foods

Rice pudding, Chocolate covered cherries, pierogis, kollach, Chinese food, potato chips.

Favorite bands and musical artists

Michael Bolton, Johnny Matthis, Celine Dion, Andy Williams, Hawaiian Music, Paul Anka 'Goodnight My Love'

Interesting facts about Shirley

Lived in Honolulu, Hawaii for over 40 years from 1959 til her move to Spokane

If you could tell Shirley anything today, what would you say?

We love you and miss you.

Shirley loved nothing more than

Seeing her children and grandchildren and their many accomplishments as they grew.

Favorite place in the world

Hawaii

Favorite TV shows

Obituary

Shirley Ann (Madej) Sax of Spokane, Washington & Honolulu Hawaii, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 11th, 2023, at age 84. A funeral mass will be held at 11am Monday, January 16th at Sacred Heart Catholic Parish, 219 E Rockwood Boulevard. Burial will follow at Hawaiian Memorial Park in Kaneohe, Hawaii (details to follow). Shirley rejoins the love her life Ted Sax, who passed in 2023 and is survived by her sister Donna Madej & life partner Betty Barber, children & spouses Jan Sage & Bob Dunphy of New York City, Elyse & Brad Boule of Denver, son Dru Sax of Prescott, stepsons Drake Beil of Honolulu & Larry Beil of Danville, grandchildren Billy Sage, Mark Sage, Nicolas Dunphy, Chloe Boule & great grandson Keone W.H. Sage-Lum.

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Shirley

Born on April 12, 1938

Detroit, Michigan

Passed away on January 11, 2023

Spokane, Washington

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