Shirley Ann Gardner-Aston

A woman of love, mystery and determination. Shirley Ann Green (Van Epps) Gardner-Aston died at home in Rogue River, on January 25, 2008. Born in Calistoga, California on January 17, 1947, she lived in Rogue River-Grants Pass for nearly four years; a Healdsburg, California, resident for 30 years and a Cloverdale, California resident for 25 years. She attended both Cloverdale and Geyserville schools, and had attended Rogue and Umpqua Community Colleges. She was a member of the American Legion Post 0021 and the Women of the Moose since 1968. She was preceded in death by Husband: Charles Stanley Aston; Father: Francis Green (Van Epps); Mother: Leona Green (Knight); Brothers: William Green, Harry Van Epps and John Van Epps. She is survived by Brothers: Ray Van Epps of Sheridan, OR, and Frank Van Epps of Crawsfordville, OR; Daughters: Darla Gardner of Rogue River, OR and Eva Gardner of Port Orchard, WA; Grandchildren: David Edwards and Alaina Edwards; Cousin: Susie Bryant-Rubio. She was a creative woman and had a passion for life. She loved to travelâ€"had many adventures in Mexico, Belize, Guatemala and throughout the Caribbean. She stated that her life was "full of Mystery and Excitement" and to..."Love someone every day for it may be your last". Graveside services will be held at Geyserville Cemetery in the summer.