Shirley DeBoer

Shirley Montague de Boer passed away peacefully on March 11, 2013 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. She was 87 years young. Her husband of 60 years, Ben, son Jason, daughter-in-law Lisa and her 3 grandchildren – Carson, Tyler and Taylor, were all by her side as she left us to be with her daughter Jodi and sister Bea.

Shirley was born and lived in Toronto, Canada where she met the love of her life, Ben. It was in Toronto where Shirley and Ben raised their two children, Jodi and Jason, and embarked on her 50 year legacy in the dog show business as both an exceptional breeder and handler of Boxers along with earning numerous professional handling accomplishments. Shirley and Ben established Scher-Khoun Kennels which produced great boxers like Shadrack and Meshack. Her love of Boxers was only matched by the love she had for her family.

Shirley also leaves behind her niece Pamela de Boer and nephew Paul de Boer, both whom she loved very much. Shirley will also be dearly missed by her many friends from the dog show business and of course her many stuffed toys which gave her great comfort when the dog show business was over.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent in her name to the Boxer Club of Canada Inc. at http://www.boxerclubofcanada.com/index.html