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Shirley J. (O'Reilly) Fiscus

January 7, 1931 ~ January 4, 2007

Funeral services will be on Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2007 at 2 p.m. at English Funeral Chapel in Coeur d'Alene.

Shirley J. (O'Reilly) Fiscus passed away in her sleep on Jan. 4, 2007. She would have been 76 on Jan. 7. Shirley was born on her family's farm outside Potlatch, Idaho, the third of three daughters born to John F. and Alma McMillan O'Reilly. She graduated from Palouse, (in Washington) High School in 1948 and married Walter Fiscus Jr. on Sept. 5 of that same year. Their three children, John, Sherry and Randy, were all born in Moscow, Idaho. The family moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1961, fulfilling a long-time dream of Shirley's.

Shirley returned to college when her children were all in school, commuting to Spokane Community College to become an LPN in 1963. She went on to become a registered nurse, working primarily in the newborn nursery at Kootenai Medical Center. She retired after 22 years. Many, many area babies and their mommies started their lives together with Shirley's caring, compassionate help and encouragement.

Shirley and Wally enjoyed retirement a great deal, taking many trips into the back country of Central Idaho. Shirley lost her beloved Wally in 1992. Her parents, her sister Phyllis Anderson and an infant brother, Michael, also preceded her in death.

She is survived by her sister Dorothy (Dick) Hoskins, of Coeur d'Alene; sons John (Mary Braun) of Omaha, Neb., Randy (Polly Fullwiler) of Coeur d'Alene; and daughter, Sherry (Joe) Schroeder, of Kennewick, Wash. Shirley was a loving, devoted grandmother to Brennan, Eden and Austen White, Conner and Kramer Fiscus, and Leo and Delaney Schroeder. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive her.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Make-a-Wish Foundation.

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Name: Lorraine Green
City: Ledyard
State: Connecticut
Country: USA
Email: onegoodnurse@sbcglobal.net
Date: 1/7/07

Dear Randy and family,
I am sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. She was a very caring woman who will be missed by all of the lives she has touched.Since moving back to the East coast to be with my own family, I have read the Press daily via the internet and now I read that your mom has passed. My heart goes out to you all. Take care and peace be with your mom. Sincerely, Lorraine Green,RN

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Name: Lyn Gerhard
City: CdA
State: ID
Date: 7 Jan '07

I'm so sorry to hear about Mrs. Fiscus passing on. I worked with her in the nursery at Kootenai Memorial Hospital a LONG time ago--about 1980ish. I remember those green blue scrub outfits and yellow cover gowns we wore when tending the babies. I have fond memories of the quiet nights feeding newborns in that tiny nurses' station and sharing snacks and talking all night shift. She was a very nice lady, always a bright spot and very helpful and kind to me as a new nurse. I even visisted her at Beehive Homes. I'm sorry for your lose, but it is easy to remember her sweet smile.

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Name: Marilyn (Fiscus) and Ron Crumley
City: Moscow
State: Idaho
Email: rkmkcrumley@verison.net
Date: 1/9/07

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time of your loss. I am sorry that I could not attend the funeral services, but want you to know that I am thinking of you and sharing in your loss, but also in your memories of your Mom.
Love - Marilyn

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Name: Ann Holland
City: Omaha
State: NE
Email: amhollan@up.com
Date: 1/9/07

I'm sorry for your loss and hope that everyone is well.

(Prior co-worker of John)

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Name: Ron Bowman
City: Livermore
State: CA
Email: Stogiphone@aol.com
Date: 1/10/07

Dear Sherry and family,

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I don't know if you remember me, but I was a friend of Austen's in high school. I was acutally trying to look him up through the internet when I found the article regarding Sherry's mother. I am sorry that this was how I found you guys again, but I hope you are well and the family is all well. It would be great to hear from you guys again. Take care and you have my condolences.

All the Best,
Ron Bowman

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Name: Bonnie (O'Reilly) Thompson
City: Viola
State: Idaho
Country: USA
Email: bonniet@moscow.com
Date: January 18, 2007

I was so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. I have so enjoyed getting to know her during the last few years that she has attended the O'Reilly family reunions. She was always so sweet and friendly! I will miss her and hope that the rest of the family will join us so we can get to know you better too. With sincere condolences, Bonnie Thompson

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Name: ron koep
City: spokane valley
State: wa.
Country: usa
Email: rbkoep@peoplepc.com
Date: 012707

JOHN:

Sorry to hear about your mom. I always remember how
positive and upbeat she always seemed to be. Hope to see
to soon.

Ron Koep