Shirley Bogs

November 1st, 2006

Memorial

Shirley Bogs, 87, died peacefully on November 1, 2006, at her home in Des Montes. She was born in Milwaukee, WI, on October 25, 1919, to George and Meta Nolte Bogs. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and received at Masters in Spanish from Middlebury College. Shirley had a long career teaching Spanish in Michigan, Wisconsin, Ecuador and at Highland Park High in Illinois. She loved her German Shepherd dogs, and to travel, read, discuss politics and garden. She resided in Taos for over 30 years. She is preceded in death by her parents and her sister Audrey Heckner. She is survived by her companion Joanie Donnelly, brother George (Joyce) Bogs, and nieces Kathryn Heckner Simpson, Margaret Heckner, Christine Bogs Pantry, Sally Bogs Alcazar and Susan Bogs Metzler. Honoring Shirley's commitment to community and service, please send any memorials to Mountain Home Health Care, PO Box 2566, Taos, NM 87571. We will celebrate Shirley's life at her home on Saturday, November 11, from 1 to 4 PM.

Tributes

Robbie-Bob Tomlin

Beloved "Chula", you are missed more than you will know. Our last two days together, rekindled such joy, memories, laughter and tears. I will never forget the things you taught me from early childhood through early adulthood, our trip to England and the many field trips with you and Irma during my youth. You helped mold me to the person I am today. I truly wish that we spent more time together in the last few years, but know that we thought of each other often You were so fortunate to have the friendship and companionship with Joanie over the past 15+ years. When Irma passed so suddenly after your retirement to Taos, you had many presumed lonely days. Joanie was able to fill this void, with love friendship and caring. Take care, dear "Chula" and say hello to Irma, Mum, Pups, Joan, Peggy, Meta, your Dad, Audrey and everyone else you encounter during your new life with the angels. I love you! Robbie-Bob

Published November 10th, 2006

Hartman B. Canon

Miss Bogs was my Spanish teacher at Highland Park High for two years starting fall 1948. I graduated Spring 1950. I talked with her on the phone a few years back in NM after tracking her down. An excellent teacher.

Published December 17th, 2006

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