Shirley Ann Gaskill

A sweet, gentle spirit left this earth on January 4, 2018 in Jerome, Idaho. Her name was Shirley Gaskill. She woke up, got dressed, turned on her Christmas tree lights, sat in her favorite chair and then...God called her home. Shirley was born on May 8m 1935 in Twin Falls, attended St. Edwards School and graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1953. She met her husband, Ron, on a blind date and they were married for 64 years. Their life together was an adventure. He joined the Navy and his service gave them the opportunity to meet many new friends and live in numerous places; Imperial Beach and San Diego, California, Millington, Tennessee, Whidbey Island, Washington, Leonardtown, Maryland and Lisbon, Maine, all while raising three young children. She had a strength that she, herself, didn't realize, but others recognized it. Living with Parkinson's for 20 plus years and being an 18 year cancer survivor proved her resilience. Shirley loved all animals, especially her two cats, Snowball and Tigger. She enjoyed camping in the Sawtooths, made beautiful embroidered linens and gifts and looked forward to every family gathering. If you visited her home, you couldn't help but notice her passion for teapots! Her collection was eye-catching. She had a very generous nature that continued throughout her life. When she was a child, she gave away all of her dolls to her friends, as an adult, she donated to countless charities. Shirley was a tireless worker. Some of her jobs included; waitressing for "Maxie's Pizza" in the 60's, making circuit boards for B-1 bombers and minute man missiles at "Maine Electronics" in the 70's, selling children's at "Sweet Peas" in the Lynwood and office maintenance for the "Sawtooth National Forest office" here in Twin Falls. Her friends and family loved her dearly and already miss her sweet smile and her kind, benevolent spirit. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Dorothy Mingo. She is survived by her husband, Ron Gaskill, one brother, Richard Mingo (Liz) of Anchorage, Alasaka, two sisters: Mrs. Ginny (Dean) Kulm of Twin Falls, and Ms. Arlene Constable of Denver, Colorado. She is also survived by three children; Don (Francine) Gaskill of New Richmond, Ohio, Mrs. Deborah (Brian) Conrad of Jerome, Idaho and Doug (Charmaine) Gaskill of Twin Falls, Idaho, 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Services are at St. Edward's Catholic Church on Friday, January 12, 2018 at 10 am with a viewing one hour prior to the service from 9 to 10. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of White Mortuary "Chapel by the Park" www.whitemortuary.com

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