Shirley Ann van Dam, was born March 3, 1934 in Hayward, California to Jess and Marie Limpo. Shirley moved to Warner Robins, GA to start a family and later returned to California where she lived the rest of her life. Shirley was a wonderful and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and Mom to many of her children's friends throughout their lives. While raising a family, Shirley enjoyed a long career as a stylist and cofounder of Marich, the candy company she and her husband Marinus started in 1983. Shirley loved to cook and spend time with friends as a long time league member at Santa Cruz Surf Bowl, bowling several times a week for over 30 years. Shirley is survived by her four sons Ray, Steve (Susan), Brad (Kimberlie) and Troy, 12 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.