Shirley Robertson (Walck) was received into the arms of her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Shirley was born on December 14, 1951, in Garden City, Kansas. She graduated from Salina High School in 1969. Shirley was a resident of Salina her entire adult life. She married Loren Robertson on February 14, 1971. Together they shared the joy of raising two wonderful children. Shirley is survived by her loving husband of almost 52 years, son, Chad (Becky) and daughter, Kori (Alan), and her grandchildren whom she adored. She is also survived by a sister, Melvina Galliart; a brother, Lyman Walck, and many nieces and nephews.

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Jim Trimble, Robert McCrae and Richard Walck.

Shirley loved children, opening her own daycare in 1973. It was a joke that if given the opportunity she would have birthed her own football team. She continued caring for children until diagnosed with cancer in 2010. She leaves behind numerous daycare “adopted” grandchildren, whom she loved very much.

Shirley was a faithful and loving wife, mother, grandmother devoted to her family and friends, a humble woman always putting others before herself. She loved witnessing her faith in Jesus at every opportunity and was a member of Faith Bible Church.

Many years ago, Shirley began emailing a daily devotional to family and friends as a way of sharing the gospel of Jesus Christ. She received numerous names from others, many unknown to her, requesting they also be added to the list of recipients. Shirley was also a prayer warrior. When a name went on her prayer list was not removed until she was told to remove it.

Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Hospital and Tammy Walker Cancer Center in care of Carlson-Geisendorf Funeral Home and Crematory, 500 S. Ohio St., Salina, Kansas 67401.

Shirley was an inspiration to all whom she met. Her witness and daily walk with God kept her feet steady leading others to Christ Jesus.

As per her request, cremation was chosen, and no service is planned.