Shirley A Selby

March 29, 1932 - April 15, 2017

Shirley Selby, born Shirley Adele Muzio, departed April 15, 2017 at the age of 85. Shirley entered this world to Idell and John Muzio DDS on March 29, 1932 and grew up with her brother, Jack (deceased) in San Francisco. While attending San Francisco State, she met and later married Bruce Selby. They were married from February 12, 1953 until Bruce’s death on April 24th 2016. Shirley and Bruce parented two children and spent their entire lives in San Francisco. Shirley was the classic 1950’s mother, staying at home to raise her boys. Shirley had a voracious appetite for reading, having read numerous books and the WSJ and the local Chronicle newspaper daily. She was also fond of investing and playing the market”. She enjoyed discussing current events, especially those of an economic or political nature. Shirley, Bruce and sons spent many hours sitting on the living room sofa in deep discussions about politics and life.

Shirley enjoyed living in the city and in her later years, she and Bruce were accompanied by their 4 legged friends. In particular, they developed an affinity to Belgian Sheepdogs, having 3 over the last 25 years. Shirley also worked to revitalize Stern Grove and to maintain access for dogs.

Shirley dealt with a series of health problem throughout her life, only to succumb to dementia. Shirley is survived by her sons, Kirk, Mark and daughter-in-law, Angelica Medina-Selby (Mark). She also leaves behind 4 grandsons, Nicolas, Tomas, Chris and Kyle. Shirley appreciated the dedicated friendship of her longtime friend, Cathy Leonard, having known her since 1960. During the last 1.5 years of her life Shirley was well tended to by the dedicated staff at Alma Via of San Francisco. No service will be held. A donation in her honor to the SPCA would be appreciated.