Shirley Jean Makinson Greig's Obituary
Shirley Makinson Greig loved red lipstick, water aerobics, white wine, volunteer work, traveling, her friends, and talking to strangers. She was born February 3, 1920, the second child to Helen and Frank Makinson in Oakland, California.Shirley attended Catilleja Boarding School and Piedmont High School and graduated in 1941 from Pomona College with degrees in Sociology and Psychology. She Married Robert Ware Greig on June 14, 1942. A year later, they moved to their first home in Piedmont. During WW11, while Bob was in the Navy, Shirley worked at the Cal Pack and Dole Pineapple Factories.On July 6, 1946 their first child, Barbara ware, was born. A second Daughter, Laurie Makinson, was born on October 2, 1948. A third daughter, Victoria Kathleen, died in infancy in 1949. Shirley spent her life as a wife and mother, serving friends in need and working with volunteer organizations. During the Vietnam War, she worked at Oak Knoll Hospital on the amputee ward, did Red Cross Volunteer work after the Oakland earthquake and fire, and later in life served as a Hospice Volunteer. The state Of California was a primary love of Shirley’s life, although she traveled all over the world. In 1998, she stood at 14,000 feet in Tibet without oxygen, the Tibetan flags flying colorfully behind her. She adored the Bay Area and exploring small, out-of-the-way places. She also pursued golf, tennis, water aerobics, walking and hiking.Shirley was independent, thoughtful, personable, and gregarious. She could start up a conversation with anyone in most all situations. She loved dining in restaurants and finding out what strangers at each table recommend for a meal. Shirley was always the last one to order at her own table. Shirley is survived by her oldest daughter, Bobbie Mims-Beane, and son-in-law, James Beane, Of Beaverton, Oregon, her granddaughters, Abigail Mims of Los Angels, Kari Mims, of Indianola, Washington, and her youngest daughter, Laurie Makinson Greig, of Bainbridge Island, Washington. Shirley also leaves behind close her friend of many years, John Stock, and his children, Virginia and John, and their respective families. Shirley out lived her husband by 17 years passed away on what would have been his eighty-third birthday October 12, 2001. She died as fully as she lived, surrounded by love and support of family and friends. In lieu of flowers, she asked that donations be made in her name to Sutros Gardens (GGNPA, Bldg. 201, Ft. Mason, San Francisco, CA 94123) and Sutter VNA Hospice (1900 Powell Street, Suite 300 Emeryville, Ca 94608) or a charity of your choosing.A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 10, 2001 at 2:00 P.M. at Piedmont Community Church. A reception will follow immediatelyChapel of the ChimesOakland 654-0123"Service of Marked Distinction"www.chapelofthechimes.com
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