Shirley Ann Nash

Shirley was the second child of Thelma and Robert Brown of Grover Colorado, born on April 10, 1932. She passed away in the arms of her daughter, Sharlynn and her son-in-law, Jim on Christmas Eve. She and her siblings Don, Roger, Phyllis, Colleen, Elaine and Arlon enjoyed living in the wide-open spaces of the dry lands of Colorado. She met and fell in love with William Paul Nash and his three children, Kenny, Jean, and James. They were married in 1950. She always felt so blessed to have them in their lives and loved them dearly. Paul and Shirley welcomed Ernie who passed in infancy. Later they welcomed Sharlynn and Linda Kay to the wonderful, blended family. They made their home in Greeley Colorado while the family was young and later moved the family to Cheyenne eventually settling in Casper in 1968. She was proud of her home on 15th street and took great pride in her yard and gardens. Her husband Paul passed in 1996. In 2007, Shirley made her home in Meadow Acres with her daughter and son-in-law, Jim, whom she felt the sun rose and set with. With her son, James and son-in-law, Jim, her new home was set, and she felt on top of the world, enjoying the wide-open country spaces as well as being able to watch over her family.

She was truly a giving soul and spent time working as a nurse's aide and working at the Kmart deli. Although she never truly enjoyed working, preferring to tend to her family, she always enjoyed meeting and visiting with everyone she met. She never met a stranger.

She was very involved in the AA and Al-anon programs with her husband. They traveled all over the country encouraging thousands of people with their love and support. They made new and forever friends and were always ready to help those who were willing to help themselves create a better life.

Shirley had a deep and binding relationship with God, always praying for his will to be shown to her and the strength to carry it out.

Shirley was a gentle soul, described as gentle as a lamb. But she could also be as playful as a lamb. She loved joking and teasing her kids and grandchildren. She loved to cook, known for her 'world famous hot rolls'. She enjoyed traveling, especially if it involved gambling. Fishing was a favorite pass time, insisting on keeping and cooking the first fish, a sucker, that she caught. She took great pride in gardening and growing beautiful plants. She enjoyed puzzles and word search. But most of all she enjoyed visiting with family and friends always quick to sit and have a cup of coffee.

Shirley had an extensive family. She was blessed with 15 grand kids, 35 great grandchildren and 11 great great grand children. She was always over the moon to welcome a new family member to her family. She was a true mother hen and loved nothing more than to gather her babies around her no matter how old they were.

She is survived by her daughter Sharlynn and son-in-law, Jim Kountz of Casper. Granddaughters, Jan Nelson and family of Casper, Stacy and Frank Gruber and family of Colorado, daughter-in-law, Cheryl Nash and family of Oregon, and Ron Smith and family of Oregon. Also surviving her are her siblings, Colleen Hart, Roger Brown, Elaine Werner, Arlon Brown, and Shirley's best friend Mary Caviston.
The family would like to thank Gwendi, Shirley's case manager for the elderly program and her aide Tory for all their love, guidance and care. A special thank you to Central Wyoming Hospice for the assistance in helping Sharlynn honor her mother's final wishes.

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