
Bodkin
Shirley Edna
Saturday, 12 December 1936
Born:
Passed:
Monday, 8 June 2026
Passed away peacefully at Bupa Care Home, aged 89 years.
Dearly loved wife and cherished companion for 66 years of the late Bill. Much loved mother and mother-in-law of Ann and Graham, Ross* and Belinda, Jane and Keith*, Sally and Dene. Treasured grandmother of twelve and great-grandmother of seven.
The family extends its sincere thanks to the staff of Bupa Care Home for their care, support, and kindness.
A private cremation has been held. A celebration of Shirley’s life will be held on Sunday 14 June, at 3 pm at Ascot Park Hotel in the Whitestone Room. All welcome.
Messages may be left on Shirley's tribute page at distinctfunerals.co.nz.
Please find a link to the livestream below

Deepest sympathy to Ann and family. Shirley was the neonatal nurse when our tiny baby girl was born 45 years ago. And Bill was my teacher for three years at Waikaka. My parents Fred and Alva Inder and Shirley and Bill were great friends. Thinking of you all at this sad time
Regards Viv Tamblyn (nee Inder)
Viv Tamblyn

We remember Shirley with fondness from our families association at Oreti Plains
And our school days together- she was a clever diligent student and a highly regarded nurse
My condolences on her loss to family - she lived life to the full and was admired by all who knew her
Russell & Marion Miller

Such wonderful memories and compassion for the babies and families from you Shirley when working in the Neonatal Unit. Such fun we had together in the “early days”. Also Bill teaching me I wouldn’t do any harm to the computer if I turned it off-I wouldn’t lose anything!
Love to the family.
Chris Taylor (Moloney)

I have never forgotten the exceptional care and advice given when Shirley led the care for our tiny babe back in 1980 and than as a colleague at Southland Hospital.
Alison Hawkes

I was very sad to hear of Shirley’s passing.
She was my charge nurse in Neo natal Unit many years ago.
She was an amazing boss
And I will never forget how kind she was to us all, staff and patients.
We had some wonderful times in those days.
Moi Mai Ra Shirley ❤️🙏❤️
Polly Youngman

So sad to hear of the passing of Shirley. We enjoyed our time together over the years, especially when we lived in Central. Barry and Elaine Hamilton
Barry and Elaine Hamilton

Sorry to hear of Shirley’s passing. Ishbel and Ken Harris want to offer you our deepest sympathy in your loss Anne and Graham and family.
Fond memories
Ishbel and Ken From Clyde

Sorry to hear this news. Aunty Shirley thanks for the wonderful memories both in Invercargill and at your wonderful place in Clyde. A life well lived. Condolences and much love to my cousins Anne, Jane & Sally.
Richard Marshall

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