GALWAY – Shirley I. Kaiser, 90 , passed away Sunday, December 1, 2013, at the home of her daughter, Bonnie Trevett, surrounded by her family.
She was born Shirley Warner in Amsterdam, New York on April 6, 1923. She graduated from Amsterdam High School with honors and attended the Mildred Ellie Business School.
Shirley began working in the St. Mary’s Hospital laboratory as a phlebotomist, and also worked in the medical records departments of the Nathan Littaur Hospital in Gloversville and Johnstown Hospital. At the time of her retirement she was the Patient Care Coordinator for Johnstown Hospital.
She enjoyed 61 years of marriage to the love of her life, Spencer Kaiser, who predeceased her in 2005. They spent many happy years together, hiking, fishing, camping, dancing, and showing their children how to live and love.
Shirley was a long time member of the Presbyterian Church in Gloversville. She had many hobbies and enjoyed knitting items for her family. She was an accomplished musician who played the piano and had a lovely singing voice. She taught piano to some of her children and grandchildren. She was known for her computer and technology skills, keeping in touch with many people through Facebook.
Besides her husband, Spencer Kaiser, Shirley was predeceased by a grandson, James Trevett, in 1986.
She is survived by her three daughters; Bonnie (David) Trevett of Hudson Falls, Judy (Rick) Vaughan of Ithaca, and Marcie (Tom) Page of Amsterdam; 15 grandchildren, Kristine (Chris) Trevett-Jones, Renee (Terence) Murphy, Marie (Mike) Mercure, Rebekah (Chad) LaBombarde, Kyle (Kelsi) Trevett, Jacob (Tatianna) Eletto, Colin (Anthia) Eletto, Audra Eletto, Kara Eletto, Nate (Ashley) Page, Carly Page, Emily Page, Brian Vaughan, and Kevin Vaughan; as well as 12 great grandchildren.
She will be missed for her determined spirit and her zest for life.
Family and friends may call 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. December 4th , at Carleton Funeral Home, Inc, 68 Main Street, Hudson Falls.
Funeral services will follow calling hours at 1 p.m., at the funeral home.
Burial will be Hagaman Mills Cemetery in Hagaman, New York.
If you wish to donate in Shirley’s memory, please consider your local hospice organization.
Dear Judy,
Reading this portion of her life story, she was all anyone would ever wish a mom and grandma to be and more. What cherished memories you have to remind you of her gifts and beauty! Take care, time and rest in this difficult time. You and your family are lifted in prayer.
Dear Marcie and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. I know that you all were so considerate of your mom (and grandmother ). I am sure you all made her very proud and happy. She was honored to have you.
God bless.
Love,
Elaine Vandenburgh and family
Dear Marcie & Family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this difficult time. May the fun times that you had w/ your mom and grandma over the years help to sustain you in the days and years ahead. Stay strong as she would want you to do……..
With Our Blessings
Dear Judy,
You are in our thoughts during this difficult time. I was sad to hear about the loss of your mom. I will keep you in my prayers.
Judy & family
So sorry for your loss it
Sounds like she was a great
Lady.Their is nothing I can say
to help the pain you are feeling
But I’m truly sorry and they say time heals all
She raised a great daughter.
Dear Miss Judy,
no words can truly help or heal your pain, but….I do want you to know how very sorry I am for the loss of your dear mother. You are in my thoughts and prayers daily.
May God Bless you all ~
Carmela
Dear Judy,
You have been in my thoughts as this has been such a difficult time for you and your family. It was good to hear that you all were able to be together with your mom as she prepared to pass. You are in my prayers, Judy …I send healing thoughts daily.
Take Care,
Christine