Shirley L. MENDEL 85, died February 23, 2003 in Seattle, WA., where she had lived since 1980. Born in Ashland, MO, she formerly lived in Decatur, IL, where she and her husband, Leo, owned a successful travel agency. She was a world traveler. As an adult, she returned to college and earned a B.A. degree from Millikin University. After moving to the Northwest, Shirley worked for various travel agencies until retiring in 1988. She was a member of the American Society of Travel Agents; Association of University Women; Seattle Tenants Union and University Unitarian Church. She is survived by her children, Janet Mendel of Spain, David Mendel, Phillip Mendel of Los Angeles and Elaine Mendel-John of New Orleans; a brother, Derwood Foster of Oregon; and three grandchildren. Internment is private, by Bleitz Funeral Home, Seattle. A family memorial will be held at a later date. Memorial donations to Swedish Medical Center, Ballard Cancer Treatment Program, 5300 Tallman Rd., Seattle, WA 98107. Published in print on 3/2/2003. Seattle Times