Shirley Billington Offutt, age 91, passed from this life on Monday, April 27, 2015.

Shirley was born to Minnette Clow and Jess Billington on 4 November, 1923 in Portland Oregon. She attended Elementary School in Portland Oregon and Graduated from Whittier High School on Southern California.

Shirley Marred John Wilburn (Tony) Offutt shortly after the outbreak of the Second World War. As Tony went overseas to serve in WWII, Shirley joined the WAVES of the US Navy, where she served as Photographers mate in Baltimore, Washington D.C., and New York City and discharged from the Navy in San Francisco California. After the war she and Tony settled in Southern California to begin their life together, raising four children; Stacy, Wendy, Anthony, and Kimberly. As Tony built his furniture company, Shirley began her life as home maker and philanthropist serving with the Junior League of Long Beach California, Saint Anne’s Guild, Saint Cornelius Parish church and School, and the Girl Scouts of America. Shirley enjoyed the arts, theater, and Symphony. She was an accomplished artist, cook, and seamstress.

In 1971 the family moved to Waldport, Oregon. Never one to sit idle, Shirley served as the Waldport High School secretary where she served the students and faculty. Throughout her tenure there she made a positive impact where alumni and former staff remember her today.

Shirley loved to travel and over the years visited most of Western Europe followed by adventures throughout the United States. Later in life she married Bob Burgen and together they traveled to Thailand, Malaysia, China and Egypt. She loved wintering in Mulege Mexico, where she made many friends. A good day in Mexico started with deep sea fishing ending at sunset with friend sharing a meal.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Minnette Clow Billington, Jess Billington, Husbands John W. Offutt and Bob Burgen. She is survived by her children; Stay (John) Green, Billings Montana, Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Anthony Offutt, Portland Oregon, Wendy Offutt, Billings Montana, Kimberly (Jason) Vanet, Vancouver Washington, and close family friend James Irvine of Vancouver Washington. She has three Grandchildren: Matthew and Kyle Brown, Jennifer Hurtt and Ten great grandchildren.

Mom, you left us a legacy of how to always move forward look to the future and that hard work and commitment would bring us opportunity. You had some crazy sayings that have been passed down and made us laugh … «it’ll never be noticed by a galloping horse,» «don’t come running to me if you break your leg.» We never did get that horse and thankful none of us broke our leg.

Thank you for your love and patience, fun and good times, we miss you and will always be thankful that you were our mom. God Speed.