Shirley 'Burke' Bixby Obituary (1937

Shirley Bixby, wife, mother, friend, went home to the Lord on Sunday November 10, 2013 following a long illness.Shirley was born in Tupper Lake, NY the daughter of Floyd & Hazel (Arnold) Burke on Oct 10, 1937. She graduated from Tupper Lake High School. Following graduation she enlisted in the US Air Force and served during the Korean War.Shirley made her home in Tupper Lake for many years. She worked for many years at the Swiss Kitchen. This is where she met the love of her life, Larry Bixby. Shirley and Larry were married March 16, 1985 and made their home in Sodus NY. She had most recently been employed at Gallos' Quality Discount Store in Williamson NY.Shirley enjoyed spending time with her family, friends and her spiritual community. If you knew her, you also know she was a wonderful cook and always made sure no one left her table hungry. She enjoyed reading, "Skyping" with her great grandchildren and following her grandchildren on Facebook. She embraced life and took it by the horns.Shirley is survived by her loving husband, Larry Bixby; two daughters Holly Russell and Tracye Snyder and her husband Tom of Tupper Lake. She is also survived by six grandchildren Michael, Christine and James Russell all of Tupper Lake and Brandy Snyder Angell of Warwick RI, Evan Snyder, Scott Snyder of Tupper Lake; and three great-grandchildren Jennifer Russell, Ethan Angell and Mallory Snyder.A calling hour is scheduled for Wednesday, November 20, 2013 from 10:00 am -11:00 followed by a service at 11 am at Stuart-Fortune- Keough Funeral Home in Tupper Lake. Burial we be in St Alphonsus Cemetery.In lieu of flowers the family would like to consider a donation to Hospice.