Mrs. Shirley Ernst
March 10, 1929 - December 15, 2016

The death of Mrs. Shirley Meredith Ernst (nee English), 87 years, of Humboldt and formerly of Watrous, occurred peacefully, with her family by her side, on Thursday, December 15, 2016 at Royal University Hospital, Saskatoon.  Shirley was born on March 10, 1929 to Burton and Louisa (nee Madge) English at Silton, SK.  She obtained her education there.  Shirley then moved to Regina to obtain a Registered Nursing Degree with the Grey Nuns.  While working in Regina she met the love of her life Delmar Ernst.  They were wed on April 21, 1956 in Silton.  Following their marriage they made their home on a farm near Watrous.  They were blessed with four children - Brad, Mike, Cathy and Julie.  Shirley took her domestic role to heart and grew a large garden and spent many hours preserving the fruits of her work. Shirley also had large manicured flower gardens to beautify their farm yard.  She enjoyed sewing and other crafts.  As a family and later in retirement, Shirley enjoyed travelling around the world and our beautiful country of Canada.  She enjoyed swimming for exercise and fun.  In February 2013 Shirley and Delmar moved to Humboldt and resided at Caleb Village.  Shirley was able to continue her gardening skills with deck pots and flowers.  For relaxation Shirley would watch her favourite TV shows – The Bold and The Beautiful and The Big Bang Theory.  Family was number one in Shirley’s life. She loved spending time with them and watching her children and grandchildren grow.  Shirley will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 60 years, Delmar Ernst of Humboldt; their four children and eight grandchildren:  Brad (Mearl) Ernst of Watrous and family Brayden and Treyl; Mike (Charlene) Ernst of Mission, BC and grandpuppy Willie; Cathy (Andy) McAnally of Humboldt and family Conor, Calum and Eilish; and Julie (Darren) Yungmann of St. Gregor and family Molly, Lily and Ben; sisters: Madge Hull of Red Deer, AB and Louie Wright of Airdrie, AB; sisters-in-law: Evelyn (Frank) Rasich of Kamloops, BC and Barbara Ernst of London, ON.  Shirley was predeceased by her parents Burton and Louisa English, brothers and sister: Grafton English, Bernice English and Burton English; brother and sisters-in-law: Sylvia (Les) Mills and Edward Ernst. As per Shirley’s wishes, there will not be a funeral service.  Memorial donations may be directed to Watrous District Health Complex Foundation, Box 130 Watrous, SK S0K 4T0.

This notice placed courtesy of
Malinoski & Danyluik Funeral Home
Phone: 682-1622