Shirley was born June 11, 1938 in Pocatello, ID to James Ernest Hughes, and Mildred Henderson Hughes. Shirley was raised in Pocatello, ID & Salt Lake City, UT. She attended Olympus High School, BYU, she also received her beautician license of Hair Design. Shirley was married to Ron Finkelstein on February 6, 1958, they had 3 children, 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. In 1959 They lived on a ranch in Tabiona, Ut for a short time while Lori was a baby. Living the ranch life Shirley learned to shoot guns and was given the nick name "dead eye Shirley". Her and Ron had a special kind of love the kind that lasts an eternity. They had great sense of humors and had so much fun together. She later worked at Singer Sewing, had a home day care, she then started in sales which grew into furniture/ carpet sales. She retired from
“Although you are no longer here, Mother, your love lives on in every family members hearts and minds”
RC Willey. Over the years her passion for cooking kept her busy. She enjoyed canning, making meals for her family, and her favorite hobbie was making Christmas candy. Shirley took so much pride in and loved sharing her homemade candy during the holidays. Above all else, Shirley was always able to make everyone feel at home, cherished, & loved like family. Our beautiful mother and grandmother, you are forever in our thoughts. We miss and honor you always.
The family would like to thank Hurricane Health and Rehabilitation and Canyons Hospice St George, Utah Nurses, Friends, Family and nameless others for all the love, kindness and devotion shown at such a difficult time.
Saturday, September 16, 2023 at 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM