Cicilia A. “CC” Shoup, 55, longtime former Bellingham resident, died Aug. 10, 2003, in Oak Harbor following an extended illness.

Ms. Shoup was born June 27, 1948 in Muncie, Ind. She lived in Muncie until age 13, when she moved to San Diego, Calif. CC graduated from Chula Vista High School. She moved to Detroit, Mich., where she lived for several years before moving back to California, where she lived again in San Diego, and then Los Angeles. In 1996, she moved to Spokane, and then to Bellingham in 1997.

CC was a meat wrapper for Safeway for 23 years. In 1994 she was involved in a motorcycle accident, which presented some physical challenges to her during the last years of her life. CC was not a quitter, and rose to meet these challenges with determination. Prior to the accident, she enjoyed woodworking and traveling. Following the accident, she continued her love of travel, and added to that the pleasure she received from sipping coffee and visiting with friends, particularly at Starbucks. She was very outgoing and gregarious, and sought to greet strangers with warmth and friendliness.

CC is survived by many friends, including her very close friends Renee Bunn, Shelli McGee and Jim and Tiger Lake, all of Oak Harbor, as well as the entire Allison family. She was preceded in death by her mother and step-father, Rosalind and Wallace Airhart.

In keeping with her wishes, no service will be held. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Jo Balda, treasurer, P.O. Box 345, Oak Harbor, WA 98277. Arrangements by Burley Funeral Chapel.