Shelley Anne Beattie
August 24, 1967 - February 16, 2008
Shelley Beattie passed away on February 16, 2008. She was born in Santa Ana, California and moved with her family to Oregon when she was 11 years old. She attended schools and college in Monmouth, Oregon. There she started her career as female bodybuilder. After winning the Emerald Cup in 1990, she became a professional FBB. She competed in many competitons, and in the '93 Ms. Olympia placing 3rd. During her career she played the Gladitor "Siren" on "AMERICAN GLADITORS". She was a great athlete. She competed on the American Yachting team.
Shelley was an inspiration to many and especially to the deaf community as she attained celebrity status in her 20's. The last 10 years of her life she lived in Salem and worked as a caregiver. She always was a very caring and loving person to all and could light up a room with her energy and smile. Her joy in life was her artwork, her drums, her animals, her earth, and her life partner Julie Moisa.
Shelley is survived by Julie; parents, Jack Beattie and Laura Mitchell; sister, Teresa Keizur; brothers, Jim and Matt Beattie; grandmother, Velda Jirges; step-parents, Sharyl Beattie and Bud Mitchell; 4 nephews; aunts and uncles; a large extended family; and her Native American Spiritual Family.
A celebration of life in the Lakota tradition, a Native American Ceremony will be held for 24 hours starting at 12 noon on Saturday, February 23 and continuing through Sunday noon. Come anytime for this celebration between these hours. This celebration will be held at 2595 65th Ave. SE in Salem.
