Shirley Irene Willaman Hause, formerly of Transfer and Fredonia passed away peacefully on Nov. 14 at the age of 89.

Shirley was born in Transfer on Feb. 25, 1934, to Albert and Irene Koonce Willaman.

Along with her three sisters — Margery, Elsie, and Esther, and two brothers Robert and David — Shirley grew up on what is now the Vanderstappen dairy farm in Transfer, now owned by Shirley's niece Amy and husband John.

Shirley graduated from Fredonia-Delaware High School in 1952, where she was on the cheer squad, cheering for her high school sweetheart and Vocats basketball star, Stan Hause.

In February of 1953, Shirley flew to Hawaii, where Stan was serving in the Navy, and became Mrs. Stanley S. Hause.

Over their 69 years together, Stan and Shirley had four daughters, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. They created many memories while they lived in many locations around the United States including California, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. They spent several years in Allentown, Pa., where they were active at the First Presbyterian church.

First and foremost, Shirley was a loving wife, mom, and grandmother. She was an accomplished quilter, seamstress, and needleworker, having made many beautiful articles of clothing, holiday decorations, and household items over the years.

She volunteered her time extensively towards her daughters' activities (crafting nearly 1,000 frogs stuffed with birdseed as a fundraiser for the early Parkettes) and several non-profit associations.

Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Stan; grand-daughter Melanie; parents Albert and Irene; and four of her siblings.

She is survived by daughters Sherene (James), Suzan (Michael), Sandi (Brian) and Staci (Jon); sister Esther Osborne; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and more than 100 nieces and nephews, grand and great-grand nieces and nephews. We will miss her terribly.

Donations may be made to the Dementia Society of America or the American Diabetes Association.