Shirley May Christian

Shirley May Christian (Livsey)

December 7, 1939 - January 14, 2023

Shirley was born in Stigler, OK on December 7, 1939 to May (Bond) and Roy Livsey. The family moved to California in the early 1940s living first in Corona, CA. Where her dad worked for the Hershey Family. She loved the chocolate treats her dad would bring home.

After making several trips over the Grapevine to visit family in the Lamont area, the family moved to the Larry Walker Farm, just east of Weedpatch, CA.

Shirley attended Vineland and Sunset Schools. She graduated from Arvin High School in 1958, along with her best friend, Mary Toy.

On January 17, 1958, she married her high school sweetheart, Harold Dean Christian. They were blessed with three sons, Kelly, Mike, and Scott. Shirley enjoyed working part-time so that most of her time could be dedicated to taking care of her family. Her part-time employment included the City Hall of Arvin, All-Round Realty and Bear Mountain Hardware.

She was a devoted member of the Faith Temple Church in Bakersfield, CA. for 12 years.

Shirley was blessed with 65 years of marriage and 52 years in the family home. She faced dementia with dignity, grace, and that beautiful smile. She passed peacefully and comfortably in her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and May Livsey, and brother, Earl Livsey.

She is survived by her husband, Dean, three sons, Kelly (Pam), Mike (Lori) and Scott (Vincent), sister, Edna Devries and brother, Carl Livsey (Carolyn), three grandsons, Brock, Ty and Jeffrey, and two great granddaughters, Alexis and Calla, along with several loving nieces and nephews.