Diamond, Shirley Anne
Shirley Anne Diamond
Shirley Anne Diamond passed away peacefully on August 13, 2025, at the Dr. F.H. Wigmore Regional Hospital in Moose Jaw, SK with family at her side.
Born December 11, 1931, in Olds, AB, Shirley moved with her family to Burnaby, BC as a teen and settled in Chilliwack, BC for many decades where she was an elementary school teacher. She met Jack Diamond there and enjoyed over 63 years of marriage. In 1983, Shirley actively partnered to support Jack’s pastoral work at Sevenoaks Alliance Church, Briercrest College and Penticton Alliance Church. They moved back to Abbotsford to retire in 1999. Shirley moved to Moose Jaw from Abbotsford, BC in January 2023 to be close to her daughter, enjoying life at The Bentley and the past few months at Chateau St. Michael’s.
Shirley is predeceased by parents Neal and S. Rebecca (Becky) Grant; siblings Ralph, Bruce and Eileen; husband John (Jack) Frederick Diamond. She is survived by children Neal (Margaret) Diamond, Lori (Stan) Peters; Grandchildren: Danielle (Steve) Fast, Christopher (Mallory) Diamond, Joshua (Mathea) Diamond, Jillian (Gradyn) Childerhose, Chelsea (Jesse) Miller, Megan (Tanner) Ryerson; eight great-grandchildren: Simon, Wyatt, Cru, Josie, Asher, Levi, Phoebe and Kip; and many nieces and nephews.
A private family interment at the IOOF Cemetery in Chilliwack, BC will be followed by a small celebration of her life for family & close friends from 2-4pm, Fri., Sept. 19 at Garden Park Tower (Azalea Rm), 2825 Clearbrook Rd, Abbotsford, BC.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made online to Briercrest College or Sevenoaks Alliance Church (Missions Fund). Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. Gary McDowell, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
My heart felt prayers go out to you all, and will plan to see you in Abbotsford on the 19th.
So sorry to hear about your mom /grandma I moved into the Bentley the same day she did she was such a beautiful person and a real joy to be around
Praying for Shirley’s Family, God will Comfort your hearts!
We treasure all the wonderful memories from years of friendship
And fellowship!
Pat and I always remember Aunt Shirley having a smile , her laugh and all the stories she told ! We were
talking to the kids reminiscing which brought a smile to our faces and laughter to our hearts . A fantastic mother , wife ,daughter and aunt who loved her family dearly ❤️
We knew Shirley and Jack well in our Chilliwack years. I too was an elementary school teacher and Shirley was always my teacher of choice if I needed a substitute for my class. Some years later we became reacquainted with them when my sister moved into the Primrose at Menno Place in Abbotsford. Our condolences.
Doug and I miss our visits with Shirley… it was wonderful to have spent time with her while in Moose Jaw at the Bentley and then on the hill…we shared so many stories of our days in Chilliwack…
… she was my favourite teacher when I was in grade 3