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Shirley I. Westlake, 79

July 12, 2018

Shirley I. Westlake, 79, of Lititz, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2018 at Hospice & Community Care, Mount Joy. She was born in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada to the late Malcom and Loretta Pratt Isbister and graduated from Woodstock Collegiate Institute.

Shirley always enjoyed traveling and mixing with the people. Everywhere she went she immediately made new friends. She could go into a room and just light it up. Her sense of humor and her infectious laugh always brightened the day. Even if she knew no one there, she would make friends with strangers and would immediately be deep in conversation, with everyone she met. She was always very well received.

She will truly be missed by all her bus buddies. She loved the tours and especially the casino tours. Shirley was married to her husband Bill for 56 years and they were rarely separated as they worked together in all their ventures, as full partners and owners of Westlake Tours.

Shirley is survived by her loving husband Bill, siblings, granddaughters, nieces and nephews.

Friends will be received from 1 to 2 PM, followed by a celebration of Shirley’s life at 2 PM on Friday, July 20, 2018 at the Charles F. Snyder Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543. Future inurnment will take place in Innerkip Cemetery in Innerkip Ontario, Canada.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 610 Community Way, Lancaster, PA 17603.

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July 23, 2018

Bill I am sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.  She was always so much fun on the bus.  Will surely miss her.
Shirley Thomas Port Deposit, MD

July 23, 2018

Thinking of you and knowing Shirley will always be with you. We remember her fondly and the many places she made more fun to travel to and enjoy. Ruth S. and Linda P.

July 21, 2018

Bill I am sorry for your loss, Shirley was a very nice lady, a friend to us all. She will be missed Polly Specht

July 20, 2018

so sorry about  your loss Bill .ron & l enjoy your trip . Ron is gone also & it still hurt hopely time will help with the sadness               Willie  Leisey
 
 

July 20, 2018

She was a joy to travel with.  She will be missed by all.
Barbara McCreary, Lititz, PA

July 19, 2018

May God give you comfort.
Marina Rowe
 

July 18, 2018

Bill so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing always enjoy traveling with Westlake tours we will really miss Shirley she was a very special person. Leslie G and Joyce b l o y e r prayers coming your way in your time of grief. I’m sure you will many great memories of your travels.

July 18, 2018

Bill   we   are  so   sorry  to  hear  of   Shirley’s   passing,   she   was  a  lovely  lady,  you  are  in our  thoughts   and  prayers.  Lorraine  &   Warren   Smith

July 18, 2018

Bill, I was sorry to hear about Shirley’s passing.  She is in God’s hands now and may she rest in peace.  You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joan Armstrong

July 17, 2018

Bill, I was shocked to hear the news of Shirley’s passing.  SO enjoyed traveling with both of you.  Always fun when Shirley would come to the back of the bus and visit with us, giggling away at something funny.  My heart weeps with yours. She is sorely missed.
R.I.P. dear Shirley…prayers are with you and Bill
Deepest Sympathies,
Doris Frederick/Koharcheck…..Reading, Pa.

July 17, 2018

Bill, so sorry to hear of Shirely’s passing.  She went through a lot and now at rest in God’s hands.
Iouise and Bob VanderDecker

July 17, 2018

Bill,  I so looked forward to seeing you and Shirley each year. And, yes, she was a warm and people person.  I am so sorry for your loss of such a special wife and business partner.  
Robin, Patriot Cruises

July 17, 2018

You both are so special she will be missed by many.  Dave and Bonnie work.

July 17, 2018

So sad that Shirley will no longer be with us in the flesh BUT will always be with us in spirit.  She has now gone on to her healing and is pain free and at peace.  Blessings of peace and comfort to you, Bill.  Marilyn Rowan

July 16, 2018

July 16, 2018
Bill,  we are sad to here of Shirley’s passing. We will miss her.  You are in our Prayers.
Louise and Bob VanderDecker

July 16, 2018

Deepest Sympathy to you and your family Bill.
Loved traveling with the both of you on the different trips. Peace and prayers for strength to carry on. RIP Shirley
Karen Spotts-Angelle
 

July 16, 2018

Dear Bill,  I am so sorry to hear that Shirley has passed but she is in such a better place now and God will take good care of her.  I didn’t have the opportunity to get to know her well but the few times I did meet her, she was so delightful, cheerful, positive and a warm welcoming woman.  I lost my wife a few years ago and know what you are going through.   Things will get better but there will always be a hole in your life that Shirley filled.   You will continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.   Sincerest of sympathetic wishes   Dan Harner   President of Madonna AARP Chapter 883

July 16, 2018

We are so sad to hear about Shirley’s passing. She was always so upbeat and cheerful regardless of what was going on around her. She meant so much to us. She will surely be missed. Zeus, Sue, and Allison Ortiz

July 16, 2018

Sending you my deepest sympathy. My Mother always looked forward to chatting with Shirley on our trips with you.  I am sure they are busy catching up now.  Sincerely, Joanne Montgomery
 

July 16, 2018

Shirley will be truly missed here on earth.  It heaven has just received a wonderful tour guide. She is probably already waiting inside the pearly gates to welcome newcomers and take them On a tour of heaven  
 
so sorry for your loss
dotty derme

July 16, 2018

Bill, So sorrry to hear of Shirley’s passing. We always enjoyed your trips to NY to Radio City for the Christmas show. Take care and know that many people are praying for you and your family.  Sherry Merman

July 16, 2018

Bill, We we’re saddened to hear of Shirley’s passing. We always enjoyed trips with the two of you. You have many memories! Prayers to you and the family.
Shyrl and Robert Greenawalt

July 16, 2018

Bill, So sorry about Shirley. Ive been on many of your trips (all Over) and enjoyed every one. Im sure you know I lost my hubby 23 years ago, much to young and I miss him more each day. Shirley is no longer in pain and shes in a much better place. Thank you God.  Dene Bradney

July 16, 2018

Sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. We remember the great trip to Hawaii so many years ago during which both of you were the perfect hosts. Best of wishes for the future. Shirley will be truely missed.
Frank & Genie Rozman

July 16, 2018

You are in my prayers Bill.  Dolores Binkley  

July 16, 2018

Sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. We traveled with you and Shirley to Myrtle Beach the other year. We enjoyed her company and jokes. Our condolences are with you and your family.                              Joe & sharon Funk Pasadena,md

July 16, 2018

Bill,
We are so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.  We have you and her in our thoughts and prayers.  We willl certainly miss her happy face and how she always made you welcome even if you had never met.  Be thankful that her pain is over and may God Bless you and ease your pain with the beautiful thoughts of all the years you had together.  Bob and Peg Kloepfer

July 16, 2018

I was on several trips with you and Shirley and really enjoyed talking with Shirley.  She was a pleasure to be around and will be dearly missed.  My condolences and prayers are with you Bill and the family.
love, Connie Garrett

July 16, 2018

Bill,
So very sorry to read of Shirley’s final tour!! She was an absolute joy to b around!! I pray your grief is short lived. Take care and God Bless you with Kindness!
Peggy Landis

July 16, 2018

So sorry to hear about Shirley’s death. She will be missed my all the people who knew her 
Sandra and Joseph Meltzer

July 16, 2018

Bill & Family,
We are very sad to see that Shirley passed away so early in life.  We are aware that she has had health issues and is at peace with God.  We remember spending quality time with you and she on various tours we have taken in the past.  A number of years ago we took two of our grandchildren to New York City.  It was their first trip to the big apple.  You and Shirley made that trip extra special.  The Breidenstein family

July 16, 2018

Will miss her on the W VA tour in September.  She was always funloving.  Peace to her.
Nancy and Jay Smith

July 16, 2018

Bill, Our hearts are saddened with the passing of Shirley.  We have enjoyed many trips with her & have always enjoyed her spirit. May you continue your journey knowing she is at peace & will always travel with you.  Nancy Darr & Julie Spangler

July 16, 2018

Sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing.  Prayers to you and your family.

July 16, 2018

Bill, so sorry to learn of Shirley’s pssing. I enjoyed my trips with you folks and hope they continue with her in mind. 
Ted Long, Mountville, Pa

July 16, 2018

Rest in peace Shirley, Our Condolences to Bill and the family. Frank and Suzanne Carotto

July 16, 2018

My condolences go out to you Bill.
,family.I lost my Benny 8 years ago july 8th 2010.
I’ve gone on some of your trips,even though alone,you,Shirley, make people so comfortable on all of your trips,,,,even us widows or widowers…you and your wife are like family to most of us,Shirley will certainly be missed for her hospitality,and great smile,so very thoughtful of everyone she met,and yourself,as well.
Take care,keep busy that’s the clue,remember all the good times….keep working.
Your Friend, bus buddy,Fay Harple….I miss Benny as well…Amen

July 16, 2018

We’re so sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. We traveled on several trips with the both of you and she was always so helpful and cheery. She will surely be missed. John & Ruth Deitzel-Mountville, Pa

July 16, 2018

I was very sad to learn about Shirley’s passing.  I enjoyed the times that I spent talking with her on my trips to Radio City Music Hall.  She was a very kind and likeable person.
Annette Beppler

July 16, 2018

Dear Bill,
We offer our deepest sympathy at the loss of Shirley.  We appreciate all that you both did for our Madonna AARP Chapter #883 in planning and executing our travel program.  We look forward to working with you in the future.  Sincerely,  Rosalee Bevard,  Travel Chairperson

July 16, 2018

Bill, we are so very sorry for your loss. For the short time we knew Shirley we enjoyed her company. We enjoyed travelling with you both. Bob and Bernie Collins

July 16, 2018

Bill,  I will never go to New York again without remembering Shirley.  Those Christmas trips were so busy, but she always found us and got us on the correct bus home.  We will be thinking of you.  Bob and Lynn Kreider

July 16, 2018

Bill, So sad to learn of Shirley’s passing.  I enjoyed many trips with you folks, expecially when late Joan Amand, from Lititz, and I went with you, through the years.
Phyllis Shull, Millerstown, PA
 
 

July 15, 2018

So sorry to read about Shirley passing.   She was always so nice to me and everyone on the tours.  She will be missed.   Judy Groff 

July 14, 2018

Hi Bill.  So sorry for your loss. Shirley was a lovely person. She could always make you laugh. Enjoyed her company on the bus trips. She will be truly missed. May she rest in peace. She is in Gods arms now.   ..Teena leed

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2:00 PM
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