Greta Joan Sirrs' Obituary
Obituary of Greta Joan Sirrs
Greta Joan Sirrs of Scappoose passed away Oct. 20, 2012 at approximately 3:30am, at the age of 81.
Joan Sirrs was born in McRoberts, Kentucky on September 5, 1931. To the parents of Leslie Clyde Wheeler and Gladys Alwilda Carter Wheeler, the oldest of two children.
Joan retired from Good Samaritan Hospital in 1993. After retiring she was very active in her church. She served on the BAC committee, altar guild / arranging flowers / communion, and singing in the choir. She also volunteered her time at the Senior Center delivering 'Meals on Wheels' and serving the meals from the kitchen as well.
She liked to stay active in her younger years with line dancing, square dancing, and yoga. She enjoyed spending time away at Cannon Beach with her family and friends. Reading and gardening were a few other of her other hobbies that she enjoyed.
Joan was always there to help her friends and family, in whatever their needs may have been at that time. There will be no more suffering for her anymore, now that she has gone to a better place. She has been patiently waiting for quite some time to join her husband, Earl Sirrs; although she will be deeply missed by her family and friends.
Joan is survived by her daughter Michele Kursar of Anacortes, Washington. and her cousin Wynette Carter of Warren, Oregon. Her two grand children Meagan Clement of Scappoose, Oregon and Roland Kursar of Seattle Washington, and her great grandson Hezekiah Clement of Scappoose, Oregon. Two Step children Earleen Giroux of Lafayette, Colorado, Tom Sirrs of Sheridan, Oregon and Sister-in-law Louise Wheeler. Predeceased by brother "Buddy" Charles Wheeler.
A celebration of her life will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, November 1, at the Christ Episcopal Church, with committal and inurnment at Fairview Cemetery, Scappoose, Oregon to follow.
Memorial gifts may be sent to the Christ Episcopal Church, 35350 East Division Road St. Helens, OR 97051.
On-line condolences can be made to the family at; www.columbiafh.com
Columbia Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. 503-397-1154
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