Shelley Jane Wagner's Obituary
Shelley Jane (nee Egerer) Wagner aged 71 years sadly passed away on July 6th, 2020 in Escondido with her mother and sister close by.
Shelley was born (June 4th 1949) and raised in Escondido. She attended Lincoln Elementary, Grant Jr High and graduated from Escondido High School in 1967. She attended Palomar College and then graduated with a teaching degree from Humboldt State and later obtained her Masters.
She began her teaching career in Australia (7 years) and returned to teach at Poway High School (17 years). She was a dedicated and inspiring teacher to her students, many of whom she has kept in touch with over the years.
Shelley has many talents, skills, and interests: playing trumpet/french horn during her school years; sports such as volleyball, hockey, tennis; anything to do with the outdoors and water, kayaking, sailing, scuba diving. Shelley’s passion for fishing and especially fly fishing, which she took up 40 years ago, was such a joy for her and she enjoyed helping all ages to learn the craft. Her fishing travels took her from Alaska (her favorite spot was Kodiak Island), through the western states, throughout the pacific as far south as New Zealand. Wherever there was a lake, river and even the ocean she would have a go.
Over recent years she became involved with the EHS Class of 67 reunion committee reconnecting with many friends and also enjoyed attending the Cougar Athletics Alumni Club meetings. After all she was voted “Most Athletic” in her senior yearbook.
She is the much loved daughter of Donald (dec’d) and Lois Egerer. Beloved sister and best friend of Janice Askew, sister-in-law of Rex and friend of Bruce. Inspirational aunty of Tom and Emma, Luke, Amy and Dougal. Fun loving great aunty of Zoe, Holly and Laura.
We will miss her inquisitive mind, her willingness to be involved in our lives and her devoted love for us all. At rest after a short illness. Sadly missed but always in our hearts and memories.
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