Shirley Jane Heaton

Shirley Jane Heaton

June 23, 1949-February 1, 2022

Married since August 21, 1976

Shirley Jane Heaton returned to Heavenly Father on February 1, 2022. She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Terry, adopted children Jason and Tristan and cousins Mitchell, Sarah, Hannah and Adam Kidd. Graveside services will be held at Kern Valley Cemetery at 11:00 on Saturday February 26

There will also be a celebration of life Saturday March 12 from 11:00 to 2:00

At the Cottage Hotel in Randsburg, Ca

Shirley was retired from Sierra Sands Unified School District and attended college at Cerra Coso Community College. Born in Orange California, Shirley lived in Onyx and then Ridgecrest, California. The following tribute will give insights into her fulfilling time on this earth.

MY BUDDY & BEST FRIEND

(Written with the loving help of Shirley's childhood friend)

An idyllic childhood in Orange, on the street of Mayfair

Memories and friendships all started right there

Parents Leroy and Dorothy, a house with a pool

Educational beginnings at St. John's Lutheran School

Neighbors from church became lifelong family

A few still in touch sharing in this tragedy

Villa Park High School, graduating class of 68

Continuing a journey that which we appreciate

Leroy and Dorothy, and Johnson trucking company

Banded together in a matchmaking conspiracy

An introduction to Terry, back to Onyx to BBQ

As love and affection for each steadily grew

Leroy delivered on Thursday, Shirley to Terry

A speedy courtship that led them to marry

From Schooners to the Brewery and Angel games

Life before Terry was never the same

Reno and Laughlin and theme centered slots

Populated memories that these two lovebirds got

Her love for Celine, liking Sonny and Cher

Parts of her passion she'd gladly share

Fishing and camping, travel for two

Alaska and Hawaii favorite things to do

Children of their own, not in the cards

Adopting Jason and Tristan both fulfilling yet hard

More children came through school and softball

A generous heart, touched one and all

Needlepoint and chili cook offs, awards to win

Ever supportive Terry was always all in…

There are so many special friends to many to list

Beta Sigma Phi was a sorority of friends

Cancer entered her life starting a journey of chaos

From the City of Hope to Ridgecrest when her battle was lost

Leaving behind Buddy and Oscar, canine kids to defend

Cherished husband Terry, her lifelong friend

Joining Leroy and Dorothy and her brother Sid

Forever reunited as the last surviving Kidd

OUR BUDDY, sweet soul and special friend

Love, laughter and memories will never end

Until….we meet again