Shirley Jeanette Bundick

Shirley Jeanette Bundick, born on February 1, 1937, went to spend eternity with Jesus on Thursday, June 4th, 2026. Shirley was 89 years old at the time of her passing while living at Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence in Aurora, Colorado.

Mom was born in Fort Worth, Texas, to James and Wanda Murray. Shirley was, first and foremost, a devoted wife of 67 years and a wonderful mother to her four children. She also loved her role as a pastor’s wife to our dad, who spent most of his ministry in the US Army as a chaplain. Later in life, she became a Registered Nurse and served in multiple roles as a clinical nurse and a labor and delivery nurse. Shirley and Bob served in places such as North Dakota, Virginia, Texas, Maryland, Hawaii, California, South Carolina, Colorado, Germany, Thailand, and India.

Survivors include children Tim Bundick and wife Patty of Abilene, TX; Sally Lewis and husband Rick of Conroe, TX; Joel Bundick and wife Catherine of Centennial, CO; and Anna King and husband Tom of Centennial, CO. Grandma is survived by 12 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren, who sometimes called her G-ma. Mom was preceded in death by her loving husband Bob.

Shirley graduated from Birdville High School in Fort Worth, TX. She received her Bachelor of Science degree with an emphasis in Nursing from the University of South Carolina in Columbia. She especially loved caring for newborns and mothers. She served as a nurse in several military base hospitals.

When her children were asked to describe their mom, grandma, or G‑ma, the words came easily: put God first, patient, servant to others, encouraging, supportive, role model, loving, wise, compassionate, caring, smiling, musical, and affectionate — especially in the way she gave hugs that made you feel known and safe.

Shirley Bundick lived her faith quietly but powerfully, shaping the people around her not through grand gestures but through daily acts of love. Her legacy isn’t just something we remember; it’s something we carry. It lives on in the way her family loves God, serves others, and treats people with gentleness and joy. And because of that, her influence will not fade — it will keep growing, one life at a time.