Shirley Jean Park

Shirley Jean Park

Shirley Jean Park passed away in Ellensburg, WA on March 4, 2015 at the age of 86.

Shirley was born in Port Townsend, Washington on January 8, 1929, to Floyd and Nellie Cleveland. Prior to graduating from Renton High School, Shirley worked at the Bryn Mawr Drug Store soda fountain. In 1947 she married Don Rock in Renton, WA. They had two daughters, Cindy and Bonnie.

Shirley went to work for Boeing in 1963, and then later worked as a purchasing agent for the King County Directors Association until she retired. After almost 27 years of marriage, Don Rock passed away in 1974. Shirley married Otis Park on August 29, 1988, and enjoyed many years with him until his passing in April of 2000.

One of the many pleasures of Shirley’s life was sewing, which included embroidery, quilting, and making dolls, bunnies, and many other items. She also liked to play cards, bake cookies, and especially camp and hunt. What many people will remember her for were her Christmas parties, and she loved those parties. Another one of her many joys was going to the casino with her brother and friends.

Shirley was a caring and loving mom and grandmother, often taking family members on camping trips and vacations, and always ready to babysit.

Shirley is survived by her daughters Cindy Hunt (Wayne) and Bonnie Scott (Ron); her brother Bruce Cleveland (Linda); grandchildren Scott Rhodes (Jennifer), Andrea Wellborn (Trevor); step-grandchildren Nathaniel Scott, Theresa Scavera (Tony), Blaine Hunt (Tyra), and Gerald Hunt; 10 great grandchildren and many loving friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Harvey Cleveland, husbands Donald Rock and Otis Park, and great grandson Kenneth Rhodes.

A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, March 21, 2015 at the Renton Senior Center, 211 Burnett Avenue North, Renton, WA 98057.

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Arrangements by Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory