SHIRLEY K HORRIGAN

Shirley K. Rote, Collins, Horrigan (nee Swisher), age 75, of Bradenton FI, passed away peacefully, Saturday, October 4, 2014 in Westlake, Ohio surrounded by her family. She was born and raised in Fairmont, WV, only daughter of the late Leonard W. and Elizabeth (nee Snider) Swisher. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Paula Kay Rote who died at birth. She was the loving mother of P. David Rote (Kathie) of North Ridgeville, Ohio; Michael W. Rote of Indiana, F. Leonard Rote (Maureen) of Columbia Station, Ohio; and dear grandmother of Tyler, David A., Zackary, Ashley, and Kyle Rote.

She attended schools in Fairmont, WV. She graduated from West Fairmont High School in 1957. She attended Fairmont State College, Fairmont, WV. She also attended Tri C College in Parma, Ohio. Shirley retired from Old Phoenix National Bank/First Merit Bank, November 1998.

Shirley was active in many organizations including Medina Rotary Club as various chairman; Financial Women International, Buckeye Group as President, Secretary, Treasurer, and various chairman; Chairman of the Ohio State Conference Board of Trustees; Medina County District Library during a seven year term; Clerk, Treasurer, Chairman of Finance and various committees; Brunswick Area Chamber of Commerce as Treasurer, and various committees: Medina Vocational School, advisory board retail: Brunswick Optimist Club, Vice President, various chairman. Through the Ohio Bankers Association, taught Principals of Banking. She received several awards during her career: Woman of the Year, Brunswick Professional Women; Woman of the Year, Financial Women International, Buckeye Group Scholarship Award, Financial Women International, Buckeye Group. Optimist of the Year, Brunswick Optimist Club.

She lived in Medina County for 38 Years before moving to Marblehead, Ohio in 2000 with her husband Joseph K. Horrigan. They became snow birds, traveling to WestWinds Village Senior Park in Bradenton, FI. in October and returning to Marblehead in April/May. Mr. Horrigan preceded her in death on December 25, 2002.

While at Westwinds Village, she served on the ROC (Resident Owned Community) Board for six years as President, Vice President, Secretary and Treasurer. She also served on the Recreation Board for three years as Activity Director and President.

Shirley loved kayaking, golfing, bowling and the beaches in Florida. She enjoyed her life daily with all her family and friends in Medina County, Marblehead and WestWinds, Bradenton, FIorida.

Friends may join the family for visitation on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Carlson Funeral Homes & Cremation Services, 1642 Pearl Road, (1/2 mile south of Route 303) Brunswick, OH 44212. A Funeral Service will follow at 7:00 pm.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to Sarasota Memorial Hospital Research Center, 1540 S. Tamiami Trail, 3rd• Floor, Sarasota, FI. 34239.