Gilda Amber Farrell, December 5, 2021, 72, of Silverton, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side, in her home.

Gilda was born in Prairie City, Oregon to Arthur and Grace Shoun (Shankle) on April 12 ^th , 1949.

She grew up in John Day, Oregon. Gilda married Ernest S. Farrell of Mt. Angel, Oregon on July 15 ^th , 1967. They have lived in Silverton for the past 54 years.

Gilda worked as a C.N.A at River View Convalescent Care, Silver Gardens and Benedictine.

She loved to help people and she lived her life doing for others. She enjoyed bowling at Silver Creek Lanes on the bowling league, Playing pool on the pool league, Singing, and decorating her home for all the seasons of the year. Most of all she loved spending time with her family and friends. She loved her sweet grandchildren so very much and they were clearly the apple of her eye.

Gilda was a dear friend to many and she touched so many lives. She was loved and will be missed greatly by all that knew her.

Gilda was preceded in death by her mother and father, Art and Grace Shoun, and her brother,

Robert Shoun.

She is survived by her brother Dallas Shoun of La Grande, Oregon, her sister Reainella Moffitt of Silverton, her husband Ernest S. Farrell of Silverton, her two daughters Shawna Farrell and

Nicole Rue both of Silverton, three grandchildren, Gracey, Faith, and Hope Rue of Bend, Oregon

And many nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held at a later time.