June 27, 1924 - February 15, 2022
Shirley Louise Ashlock was born on June 27, 1924 in Mullen, Idaho to Alta Maxine Chisholm and James Chisholm. Shirley was raised in Alamosa, Colorado but came to California in 1940. Shirley was married to her husband James Ashlock from 1945 until his death in 1982. Together they had three children, James Alan Ashlock(Pamela), Janet Dorton, and Laurence Ashlock(Joanna). Shirley worked as a telephone operator working for Pacific Bell for 14 years and for Sharp Army Depot for 25 years until she retired in 1988. Shirley is preceded in death by her parents (Alta Maxine Chisholm and James Chisholm), her sister (Dorthy), her husband (James Ashlock), and her daughter (Janet Dorton). Shirley is survived by her two sons James Alan Ashlock (Pamela), Laurence Ashlock (Joanna), several grand children and great grand children. Shirley Louise Ashlock was a gentle, kindhearted person who was welcoming to all. She knew no stranger and enjoyed chatting with everyone.
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