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Aug 30, 1930 - May 31, 2014
Shirley Alice Thorne Stringfellow, age 83, passed away May 31, 2014 in St. George, Utah. She was born August 30, 1930 in Pomona, California to Dallas Millard
She attended public school in all four of the above mentioned cities plus Pomona College and the University of California at Santa Barbara. Graduating from UCSB in 1953 with a bachelor of Arts.
Shirley married **Leo Paul Stringfellow in August of 1953 and moved to Davis, California.
She taught elementary school in Woodland and Davis, California, while Leo earned his DVM at UC Davis.
They moved to New Zealand in August of 1958, where Leo did large animal work for the Veterinary Service Council. They resided the first year in Shannon and the second year in Te Awamutu where son, Daniel Eric was born in 1960.
They returned to Claremont, California in August of 1960. Son, Michael Stewart was born in 1961.
They owned and operated Pomona Valley Veterinary Hospital.
In June 1972 they moved the family to Solana Beach, California, where Leo continued to practice small animal medicine.
With her husband, they built Del Mar Hills Animal Clinic in Del Mar, California and where she worked as a Clerical Receptionist for the clinic until retiring in January of 1985.
Upon Leo's retirement, they moved to southern Utah in November of 1991, and build an adobe style home in the "Kayenta" development of the city of Ivins.
Late in life she learned to play doubles tennis and continued to enjoy thew sport even as physical ability lessened.
She also learned to play a form of party bridge with a group of good friends in Kayenta. The companionship of the group was legend.
She became a P.E.O. in 1985 and was an active member for years, supporting the "Sisterhood's" non-profit and philanthropic projects. The "support group" atmosphere of P.E.O. was most welcome and greatly appreciated.
As a "room mother" and "den mother," she dabbled in assorted crafts and hobby ventures with sons and classmates.
Throughout life, she maintained an abiding interest in music, reading and various forms of art. She enjoyed singing alto/tenor in church choirs in Claremont, Solana Beach and St. George, Utah. Shirley always found pleasure in playing the piano for personal enjoyment and entertainment. She accumulated an extensive library and read for pleasure whenever possible. she essentially became a self-taught artist in several media, but with an emphasis on oil paints.
She came to love the red mountains of southern Utah and the spiritual essence of "Kayenta" and could not imagine living any place else.
Arrangements under the care of McMillan Mortuary 435-688-8880. Condolences may be shared at mcmillanmortuary.com.
~ The Spectrum & Daily News on June 15, 2014
**Leo Paul Stringfellow passed away on September 25, 2013 in St. George, Utah.
Born in 1931 in Pomona, California to Lola and Barney Stringfellow who owned the Melody Pet Shop. Graduated from Pomona High School in 1949 and then attended Mt. San Antonio Community College for three years. He worked at the Throne Ranch in LaVerne with horses and calves for one year where he met his future bride, Shirley Throne. They were married in 1953 and moved to Davis California where Leo attended U.C. Davis and Shirley taught elementary school in Woodland, California. Leo graduated from U.C. Davis Veterinary School in 1958.
They moved to New Zealand in 1958 where he was employed by the Veterinary Services Council first in Shannon, New Zealand and then Te Awamutu, New Zealand, working primarily with dairy cattle. Their first son Daniel was born in Te Awamutu.
They returned to the United States in 1960 and lived in Claremont, California where he was employed by the Chino Veterinary Hospital doing large animal medicine for one year. Their second son Michael was born in 1961.
From 1961 to 1962 they lived in Inglewood, CA where he worked with small animals at the Crenshaw Dog and Cat Hospital in Los Angeles.
1962 to 1972 he owned and operated the Pomona Valley Veterinary Hospital where Shirley was a part time receptionist.
In 1972 they moved to San Diego County and was employed by the Santa Fe Animal Clinic in Encinitas, Main Street Animal Hospital in San Diego, North Park Animal Hospital in San Diego, and then built and operated the Del Mar Heights Animal Clinic in Del Mar for nine years.
In January 1986, he combined practices with Dr. Martin of Solana Beach and Dr. Mulvaney of Del Mar to operate the All Creatures Hospital located at Del Mar Heights Road and El Camino, at the north side of San Diego. He retired in 1991 and they moved to Kayenta, Utah.
He is survived by his wife Shirley and their two sons, Daniel, married, who lives in Valley Center, California and Michael, married, who lives in Carlsbad, California; they are both in the computer world.
Private family services will be held.
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