Shirley Ellen Houx

December 28, 1935 – March 13, 2025

Shirley Houx, 89, of Rancho Cordova passed away peacefully on March 13, 2025.  She was a 67-year resident of Rancho Cordova. She was born in New Rockford, ND and raised in Modesto, CA.  She graduated from Modesto High School (1953).

Following high school, Shirley moved to Sacramento and worked for the CA Department of Education.  Next, she worked for Aerojet after moving to Rancho Cordova.  She also spent time as a homemaker, worked at Mercy San Juan Hospital, the Card Cottage Hallmark store, and for Sacramento County Voter Registration and Elections.

Shirley had a good heart and truly cared about helping others. For over 20 years, she volunteered with the Mercy Guild at Mercy General Hospital. She also dedicated many years to caring for ill family members. Her family and friends always came first.

Since 1958, she was a devoted member of St. John Vianney Parish serving as an eucharistic minister, helping with fundraisers, and volunteering for countless church events. She and her late husband, Steele, were long-term members of the St. John Vianney Mr. and Mrs. Club.

Shirley enjoyed dancing, reading, playing cards, dominoes, and gardening.  Her most precious moments were those spent with family. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren brought her much joy.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ruth Endres, sisters Janice Wagner and Mary Gray, brother Jack Endres, and niece Elizabeth Endres. She is survived by her children, Brent Redpath (Gini), Brian Redpath (Colleen), and Kristi Policar (Norm), three grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

A funeral mass will be held April 11, 2025

St. John Vianney Catholic Church
10497 Coloma Road
Rancho Cordova, CA

Rosary 9am
Eulogy 9:45am
Mass 10am