Shirley Ann Bostancic, 84, wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend to many, passed away Sunday, Jan. 27, 2019, surrounded by her family.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, William and Minnie Hall; and brother, William.
She is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Jim Bostancic; son, Michael Bostancic (Sara) of Newtown, Pennsylvania; daughter, Margret O’Keefe (Gerry) of Midlothian; son, Marc Bostancic (Anne) of Matthews, North Carolina; grandchildren, Brian Bostancic (Heather), Steve Bostancic, Katie O’Keefe, Peter Bostancic, Sara O’Keefe and Molly Bostancic; and great-granddaughter, Lila Bostancic.
Shirley was born July 7, 1935, in Bellaire, Ohio, and raised in Glencoe, Ohio. She embarked on a life of travel and adventure when she and Jim married and began their 25 years of service in the U.S. Army. Together, as they raised their family, they traveled throughout the world and visited all 50 states. She was actively involved in the military community wherever she lived.
After retiring to Yorktown in 1985, she became a dedicated volunteer for Meals on Wheels and the York County Church Women United Food Closet. Kindness, generosity, positivity and love of family were Shirley’s ever-present qualities. She was loved by all and will be greatly missed.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Feb. 1, at St. Luke’s United Methodist Church, 300 Ella Taylor Road, Yorktown.
The family wishes, in lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to St. Luke’s Food Closet.
