Gloria Shanley Obituary

GLORIA SHANLEY (NEE FINCH) FORMERLY OF HAMMOND, IN

Gloria Shanley, age 86, formerly of Hammond, passed away at Hartsfield Village Nursing Home. Gloria was born on August 19, 1922 in Sydney, Australia. She was preceded in death by her parents: George Finch and Francis Quinn. Gloria was the youngest and last remaining of eight children: Raymond, Gladys, Mervyn, Keith, Allan, Cyril, Mena and Gloria. Gloria met her husband, Thomas Shanley while he was stationed in Australia during WWII. They were married on April 15, 1944 in Arncliff, Australia. They were married for 31 years until Thomas's death at age 55 in 1975. They are survived by three children, Carolyn Shanley, Patricia (Larry) Bergstrom, and Thomas (Kathy) Shanley; and three grandchildren, Lars (Yee Man) Bergstrom, Bjorn Bergstrom, and Patrick Shanley; and many relatives in the United States, Australia and Ireland. Gloria retired with 22 years of service from Carson Pirie Scott & Co. located at the Woodmar Shopping Center Hammond, IN. She joined the Overseas Wive's Club when she arrived in the U.S. in 1946, after WWII. The Overseas Wive's Club was made up of women who married U.S. servicemen from all over the world during WWII. This membership lead to lifelong friendships with many fellow war brides from England and Australia. Gloria enjoyed listening to Jazz music, and watching WTTW, Jeopardy, American Movie Classics, Turner Classic Movies, Tennis matches, and the Olympics. She always cheered on the competitors from Australia. Gloria was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Visitation will be held Thursday, February 19, 2009 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Fagen-Miller Funeral Home, 8580 Wicker Ave. (US 41), St. John, IN with a funeral service at 8:00 p.m. Ar dheis Dé go raibh a anam www.fagenmiller.com