Shirley Edelstein
September 10, 2022
Shirley Howard (Goodrich) Edelstein
Shirley was a converted Yankee from Charlotte, Michigan. She was born July 16, 1935 to Albert and Kathryn Howard and went to be with her Lord on Saturday, September 10, 2022.
She is survived by sons William Goodrich (Michelle) and James Goodrich (Jenni) and William and Michelle's children Matthew, Susanna, Joanna and Rebekah. Also surviving is her soulmate Richard Matthews and her beloved companion Ruby, her Maltese. She also leaves a niece and nephew in Michigan.
Shirley was preceded in death by husband Marc Edelstein. Together they formed a local couples bass club and competed in fishing tournaments in the southeast. Shirley was also an avid golfer and bridge player.
There will be a gathering of family and friends. Please contact the family for information.
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Sorry we did not get to meet her but her influence on Jim was excellent. May she rest in peace looking to meeting her in glory.
I am saddened by the loss of Shirley, she was kind and loving to everyone she met. Fly with the angles my dear friend. RIP
Dear Family:
Please let me know of a memorial service. Shirley was so special and important to Turkey Creek.
My sympathies and blessings to the family.
Will greatly miss Shirley!!
Shirley was such a lovely lady. One of my favorite neighbors.
We met Shirley when we moved to Turkey Creek Golf and Country Club. We were golfing buddies for many years. She was very active here at Turkey Creek. When our golf club closed back in 2011, a few of us went to Lake City Golf and Country Club to play. She loved her pup. Shirley will be missed; such a lovely lady.
I had the privilege to know Shirley while volunteering at Turkey Creek Golf Course. The first time meeting her I said, Wow what an amazing person. She’s so knowledgeable about golf and her love for making people comfortable and her love for TC. I always said to her “Shirley you look fabulous”! She dressed to the TEE. Loved the stories she told me about all her travels playing couples golf and her boating with fishing. Honestly could not imagine her reeling in a fish. Such a lady and a fighter.
Shirley, so happy I had the chance to meet you and we will again.
Michelle Berg
She was a wonderful lady, will miss her.
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Shirley, such a wonderful woman. We enjoyed our visits at Hague Baptist Church and lunches afterward. What a true joy to be around. May God comfort your family during this difficult time.
Shirley & I have been good friends for a long time. I didn’t know until today that she had passed so didn’t know if there was a service. Godspeed Shirley. ❤️🙏😢 I will miss u.
Shirley will be missed!! She was an active member of our community, a diligent Director on the TCMOA Board of Directors, a volunteer in the Turkey Creek Pro shop, a golfer, a consummate Trivia player at Creek’s 19th and a friend. ❤️
For those who are able to attend the service, here is the information: There will be a celebration of life held at Servants of Christ Anglican Church, 3530 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida at 11:00 AM, 10:30 AM visitation prior to the service.
https://www.gainesville.com/obituaries/pgai0308097
I realized in my comment below that I did not put the date of the service. It will be October 7, 2022. 10:30 AM for visitation, The service will begin at 11 AM. Servants of Christ Anglican Church, 3530 NW 8th Avenue, Gainesville, Florida
My condolences to the Edelstein family. Though I didn't know Shirley, I have worked with her son Jim for over 20 years and know she was deeply loved by her family.