Shirlee Jean Crowley, 91

Shirlee Jean Crowley, age 91, passed away at Hospice of North Idaho Schneidmiller Hospice House on Aug. 22, 2020, after a brief, five-day stay.

Shirlee Jean Ellern was born June 21, 1929, in Chicago, Ill., to Albert J. Ellern, Sr. and Clara Elizabeth (Sterling) Ellern. She was raised in Spokane and graduated from Rogers High School and Sacred Heart School of Nursing.

Shirlee is survived by her three siblings: Mary C. Hall, Albert J. (Buzze) Ellern and Robert L. (Bob) Ellern; as well as her best friend of over 75 years, Eleanor (Sooty) Thompson. Also surviving are her daughter-in-law, Lien Crowley, and grandsons, Caleb Jack Crowley and Jordan Boyd, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

Shirlee is preceded in death by her parents; husband, John William (Jack) Crowley; and son, Paul Joseph Crowley.

Memorial contributions may be made in Shirlee's name to Shriners Hospitals for Children- Spokane, 911 W. Fifth Ave., Spokane, WA 99204

A private family graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, at St. Thomas Cemetery in Coeur d'Alene.

To see Shirlee's online memorial and to leave a message for the family please visit www.englishfuneralchapel.com