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Ettinger, Shirley E. (Crook)
, age 83, of Tiger, GA, died on Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at the Gwinnett Medical Center in Lawrenceville, GA, after a long illness.
Born in Hartford, CT, on July 2, 1926, she was a daughter of the late George D. and Margaret (MacDonald) Crook. She was raised in Hyde Park and was a graduate of Hyde Park High School. Shirley continued her education at the Boston Lying-in Hospital School of Nursing. A devout Christian, the seeds planted in her youth at the Hyde Park Baptist Church grew strong throughout her life.
Shirley was a long time military wife of the late Weldon Ettinger and made homes for her growing family in such places as Cape May, NJ, Hawaii, Long Beach, CA, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. She was the manager of the Navy Exchange Dry Cleaning Plant while stationed at Jacksonville N.A.S. for many years. After spending time in Foxboro, Shirley returned to Florida and was employed as the switchboard supervisor at the Mayo Clinic/St. Luke’s Hospital in Jacksonville for over ten years. She spent her retirement years in Georgia. Shirley loved to play Scrabble and travel.
She is survived by four children, Cynthia M. Martino of Jacksonville, FL, Thomas C. Ettinger and wife Helen of Lakemont, GA, Susan Pendleton and Ronald of Tiger, GA, and Marjorie Trimpe and husband Eric of Bedford, TX; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a brother, Edward E. Crook of Stoughton, and a sister, Dorothy Crook Mitchell of Foxboro and Medfield.
Her services are under arrangement and will be announced.
If desired, donations may be made in Shirley’s memory to the Boggs Mountain Humane Shelter, P.O. Box 249, Tiger, GA 30576 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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| Pauline Gross (Polly Mitchell) |
(newriver03@cox.net): |
| At rest at last Aunt Shirley. Thank you for the memories-love and care during my younger years. I will always love you. |
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| Charlotte & Joel Campbell |
(cdmauntie@hotmail.com): |
Our Love and Prayers are with you all. We also will miss her deeply.
Love
Charlie & Joel |
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| kevin mccasland |
(kevn@mccaslands.com): |
| she was a very important part of my mothers life who will be appreciated always. |
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| Marge & Eric Trimpe |
(etrimpe@gmail.com): |
| How much we will miss you can never be measured but we know there is now a hole in our hearts that we promise to fill everyday with memories of you. |
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| Cyndy Martino |
(pacemart@aol.com): |
| Who will I play paper football with? You will be missed. Love ya lots. |
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| Ken Lynn & Larry Trimpe |
(larry6712@att.net): |
| We know how much you will be missed by your children. We had only a brief chance to know you and visit. May you rest in peace. |
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| Bimmy & Laurie (Mitchell) Martin |
(Laurie@sing88.com): |
She's Playin' Scrabble with Mum and Gram now....
I will treasure my memories always, she held a special place in ALL of our Mitchell hearts!
XXOO |
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| Matthew M. Martinio |
(mmart8246@yahoo.com): |
| I will miss you very much...I LOVE YOU GRAM |
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| Winnie |
(Winnie McCasland [winnie.mccasland@cox.net]): |
My earliest memories of Shirley were when she, Cynthia, Tom and Susan moved in with us on East Street. Wally was out to sea with the Coast Guard (why did we call him Wimpy?)
At that time all I saw was that I had 2 mothers and they were sisters. You know what that meant....... They had the same mothering techniques . I can't even imagine how that was for Shirley whose children went abruptly from 3 to 8. Shirley was no pushover either. Remember lining up to see who lied and had the infamous black line on their tongue?
It was wonderful too, besides having two mothers to love us we got to meet her and get to know her. AND, I now had a playmate and best friend, Cynthia.
Taking trips to Cape May New Jersey with our family was a lot of fun too. ROAD TRIP. Especially the "Tick" line up after being out in the long grass or picking berries.
But, my most important memories were when Shirley took me in and helped me with Julie's pregnancy. I don't know how Mom and Dad set it up with her , but it was a God-send for me.
Because I didn't know I should transfer my nursing license to Florida, I didn't work. It didn't occur to me to work in the grocery store or convenient mart, so I lived there for free. Shirley never said anything . I was never made to feel, a burden or ashamed. The little I could do was cooking, cleaning,and babysitting for Marjorie (my substitute for Charlie) . This was all so trivial to what she gave to me. We played a lot of scrabble (of course) , she tried hard to find me a doctor for my flaring newly diagnosed Asthma, and held me when I cried . We talked and she listened to me and helped me with transportation, shelter and Love.
She was my Aunt , my Mother , my counselor and my Friend. I love you Shirley.
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| Nick Martino |
(martinoesq@yahoo.com): |
I loved just chit chatting with Gram about football, television, and our day to day lives. Whenever I needed advice she always seemed to know when a supportive word or a real kick-in-the-tail was necessary.
Thank you Gram for being here as long as you were. Love you. |
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| Kendal Benson |
(kendalbenson@hotmail.com): |
| I love you Gram I'll miss you!!! |
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| Susan Pendleton |
(sependleton@windstream.net): |
| I lost my buddy the moment the Lord called you home. I sure will miss all the talks (a.k.a. debates) we had on the back porch. I'm so thankful to have shared the journey of life with you.Thanks for being you.I love you and sure do miss you.See ya later. |
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| Ronald Pendleton |
(rdpendleton@windstream.net): |
Shirley, you told me many times that when I married Susan, that the mother-in-law was part of the package, and boy were you right!
Thanks for the infamous "control" recliner and TV...I'll pick up where you left off. Keep the tomatoes growing up there, and I'll keep them growing here. I love you, and I will miss you. Love,"Roe" |
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| Cynthia Butler |
(cbu3140417@aol.com): |
| To my good friend, Susan (Chip) and the family. I am sorry for your loss, but God has some work for Ms. Shirley to do now. It was an extreme pleasure getting to know her, as she would Always have a smile on her face and Spirit that some with it. My prayers are with you always.. Ms. Shirley, RIP.. |
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| Katherine & Tommy Johnston |
(johnston769371@bellsouth.net): |
| I cannot think of St. Lukes (AKA Mayo) unless I think of Shirley, her voice over the intercom, her laughter going down the hall. Her faithfulness to work even when she did not feel well. She surely left a legacy to all who loved and knew her. Our peace and joy comes from knowing someday we will meet again. I know there probably won't be any slot machines in Heaven but perhaps Bingo!! To Ronald and Susan my brother and sister-in-law; there is a special place in Heaven for you for taking care of your Mother in her final years and I know you have earned a crown. God Bless and Lots of Love....Sister |
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| Nickie Owens |
(owen7110@bellsouth.net): |
| I worked with Shirley at St. Lukes for many years and she was a wonderful person. I enjoyed her kindness, humor and generousity. She was someone I always asked about and thought of when thinking of special times at St Luke's. Shirley is someone I will always remember and smile when I think of her. |
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| Lillian Del Vecchio |
(lilipatch7@tampabay.rr.com): |
| I lost the most strongest, comforting & loving woman I've ever known. Shirley you listened to all that went on in my life the ups & downs and always I knew you had the right words to guide me. Our long distant talks helped me cope too. Love you & will miss my friend and confidant. Bless Susan & Ron..LIL |
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