Shirley Ann Westover (nee) Ohlson, 92 of Jacksonville OR.

Passed away peacefully at Providence Hospital on 03/10/26.

She was a Cherished Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother

and Great, Great Grandmother, her presence will be deeply

missed. Born in 1934 in Los Angeles CA., At 19 she Married

Edwin Westover and moved to San Gabriel Valley where they

raised their 7 children. In 1974 the family moved to Big Bear

Lake CA. where they finished raising their children, eventually

retiring there. Shirley was a devoted Catholic and volunteered

At Saint Joseph’s Church in Big Bear. She was president of the

Legion of Mary, providing comfort to the infirm. She was an avid

gardener and enjoyed working in her yard, this brought her great

joy and abundant flowers. She was an extremely hard worker,

retiring in her 70’s, she was devoted to her family, never

complaining, her strong faith carried her through many

challenges. Her personal mantra was “God never gives us more

than we can bear”. In 2018 she left her beloved Big Bear Valley

and moved to Southern Oregon to be closer to her Daughter.

She had many adventures, new friends, great neighbors and

fabulous meals (she loved good food!). She was a parishioner of

Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Medford OR.

Shirley was preceded in death by her Husband of 42 years and

her Grandson. She is survived by her 7 children; John, Michael,

Suzanne, Pat, Bill, James and Chris, their spouses and partners,

10 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and 1 great, great

grandchild. A Funeral Mass and Celebration of Life will be held

at a later date in Big Bear Valley, CA. “Well Done, Good and

Faithful Servant” Matthew 25:21