Shirley Katherine Jost Winebarger, of Coeur d’Alene, peacefully passed away Dec. 12, 2012, at home after a long battle of ALS. Shirley was born in Coeur d’Alene on March 31, 1931, to Clarence and Ilo Boltz. She was one of five children. In 1949 she graduated from Immaculate Heart of Mary High School in Coeur d’Alene. She was a longtime member of St. Pius X Catholic Church in Coeur d’Alene.

Shirley married Richard Stanley Jost in 1951. Richard and Shirley had 10 children. During this time she was a stay-at-home mom, where she dedicated herself to her husband and children. Words can’t describe how wonderful of a mother she was. Sadly Richard passed away in 1987.

In 2002, Shirley married Melvin Winebarger. For 10 years they enjoyed spending time with family and friends, winters in Arizona, attending jazz fests, wine time and taking walks.

Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Richard; two brothers, Duane and Gene; sons-in-law, Mike Douglas and Rick Blizzard; two granddaughters and one grandson.

Shirley is survived by her husband, Melvin; brother Bill Boltz; sister Eileen Robertson; three sons: George Jost and wife Sheila, Mike Jost, Rick Jost and wife Su; seven daughters: Chris Douglas, Cheryl Gamache and husband Dan, Cindy Engel, Lori Steckman, Teresa Dawson and husband Jeff, Jan Blizzard and Angie Mackin; 26 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren.

Shirley lived passionately as a wife, mother, sister and grandmother. Her best days were those surrounded by family and friends. She loved life and brought happiness to those around her. She touched our hearts and will forever be loved and missed.

A viewing will be held from 5-6 p.m. with a rosary to follow at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2012, at Yates Funeral Home, Coeur d’Alene Chapel. Funeral Mass will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012, at St. Pius X Catholic Church. Burial to follow at St. Thomas Catholic Cemetery. Please visit Shirley’s memorial and sign her online guest book at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.