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joslyn n williams posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
you mourn the passing of a loving mother and grandmother.. but, rejoice and celebrate the time that you had her in your midst.. friends and acquaintances can feel privileged and fortunate to have known her.. may she enjoy her journey in the hereafter..
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Karen McKirchy posted a condolence
Monday, May 9, 2011
Many people complimented our father Don many times on the beautiful lawn at their home in Davenport on Cedar Street. He graded, regraded, filled and cared for it carefully and it was golf course quality. Each blade seemed to stand at attention and sparkle in the morning dew. At sunset, each blade's beauty was in high definition. He moved the hoses and sprinklers around himself. There was not a weed or a bit of white clover in it. Years later when I began working on my own lawn, I came to know that after Dad went to work, Mom removed the white clover in their lawn by hand. For anyone who has ever attempted this, you know that clover has many nodes and this is painstaking work. Each time Dad was complemented, Mom never said a word. I am choosing to remember her humility in this, as well as in many other things, and the love shown to him when he was complemented so many times as she simply smiled.
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Karen, Rachel, Gracie and Olivia posted a condolence
Monday, May 9, 2011
Merciful Father, hear our prayers and console us. As we renew our faith in your Son, whom you raised from the dead, strengthen our hope that our mother, grandmother and great grandmother will share in Christ’s resurrection, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen.
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Jeanne McKirchy-Spencer posted a condolence
Sunday, May 8, 2011
This day remains for us a day to be thankful, a day to be grateful and a day to remember. My Mom was a wonderful person and a great friend. She stood behind my Dad for 61 years and me for 53. My life so greatly benefited from her being in it, and now is so much poorer without her. I rejoice that she is with the Lord and my Dad, but my selfish heart misses her being next to me.
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Kathleen McKirchy posted a condolence
Saturday, May 7, 2011
If roses grow in heaven, Lord, then pick a bunch for me. Place them in my mother's arms and tell her they're from me. That her that I love and miss her, and when she turns to smile, place a kiss upon her cheek and hold her for awhile. Happy Mother's Day, Mom. Love you forever.
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Sheree Garner posted a condolence
Friday, May 6, 2011
Jeanne and Pat, we are saddened to hear of your loss. We pray your shared and private memories will be a comfort and blessing to you as you walk this path of grief. Hugs, Rick and Sheree
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Kevin Hamilton posted a condolence
Friday, May 6, 2011
Jeanne,Kathy, Pat, and Karen, I had gotten to know your mom down through the years and she was a delight. I enjoyed her kind sense of humor and the fact that she laughed at my jokes. Of course we all know it takes a saint to do that. She had the ability to make you feel as though you were a friend even if she knew you a short time. She always seemed to be an island of peace around all the crazy McKirchy girls. She was a person I truely enjoyed being around. I will miss her smile. I know this is a hard time. I am praying for your family. May the God of all comfort place his healing hands upon you now and in the future. You will be in my prayers, my heart is with you, my condolences are as well,
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Thursday, May 5, 2011
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To all of us who were blessed to know and love her, may we keep the memory of her burning brightly in our hearts forever.
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Sylvia Casaro Dietert posted a condolence
Thursday, May 5, 2011
I visited Camas, WA from Washington, DC in late December when I had the honor to meet Shirley for the first time. I can see her gently walking in the house escorted with affectionate deference by young Body and the sweet Noel, Jeanne & Ron rescue adoptees, following her steps into the kitchen as her entourage. What a sweet lady! We shared with her a lovely New Year's Day brunch prepared by her daughters Kathy and Jeanne, and her son-in-law Ron. On that occasion I was also introduced to the New Year's Day tradition of watching nonstop bowl games on all the major networks. The day begins with the Rose Parade, then the Cotton, Sugar, Gator, Rose, and Orange Bowls, which includes the top match-ups, explained Kathy. Who knew. To everybody's relief, we only watched the Rose Bowl in the Spencer household, a game between the Wisconsin Badgers and the TCU Horned Frogs. Shirley knew who she was rooting for right away, as a good Midwestern girl she had to root for Wisconsin. I felt somewhat indifferent about the teams, but then, who would like to root for horned frogs anyway! All of us wanted the Badgers to win. Well, I regret to report that the roses wilted when the Wisconsin Badgers fell to the TCU Horned Frogs. Too bad, I was starting to feel for the Badgers. But just as I was processing my new Rose Bowl experience, I realized that watching the Rose Bowl game triggered plenty of memories in Shirley. Shirley had something else in her mind, she remembered family outings in "the good old days" with Don, her husband, and the girls back in Iowa. That was a lot of fun!-she recalled. I loved listening to Shirley, Kathy and Jeanne as they compared impressions of events decades past and created a patchwork of memories that brought to life their story. Ron listened, too. That's what being a family is about. Now that she has passed, the memories of a lifetime stay forever fresh and inspiring in the minds and hearts of all those who loved her. I am glad to have met her.
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Kathleen McKirchy lit a candle
Thursday, May 5, 2011
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Forever remembered with Dad too
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Peter Charlton posted a condolence
Thursday, May 5, 2011
I didn't know Shirley very well but I have been working with her daughter Jeanne for the past 5 1/2 years. Jeanne would always tell her Mom when I was playing golf. And Shirley would always ask "How many golf balls did he loose never what did he shoot, never how many birdies did he make. I have been trying to figure out why she always asked only that question? Was it to keep any achievement in perspective? Or was it to point out that even when you loose the only thing that matters you are expected to reach into you bag and pull out another one and finish the round? I attended the funeral of Shirley's husband of 61 years and it was clear that she was reaching into her heart to continue for her daughters and grand kids. It was also clear that she was going to okay when her round here was over and she could join her beloved partner once again.
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Jim and Annie Pfaff posted a condolence
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Even though we did not know Shirley well, we remember, that the immediate projection of her personality, when visiting with her, was a great gentleness and clear love for all. Our condolences to all in her family and all who called her friend. God bless.
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sue fite posted a condolence
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Kathy, I like to think that those we love are part of us, so your mom goes on through each of her daughters and her grandchildren. You hear her voice or her laugh in your mind when something reminds you of her. You think about what she would do or say in certain situations. I hope your happy memories and her presence in your heart comfort you as you adjust to life without her here on earth. Love, Sue
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Betty McPhilimy posted a condolence
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Kathy ... Having lost my dad last year, I know what a surreal moment that was for me. And now, as you have lost both of your parents, I am sure there is an even more profound sense of loss. Somehow I think we expected them to always be around and it is difficult to believe otherwise. You were a supportive and caring daughter of whom your parents were very proud. May your good memories with your Mom and Dad stay with you forever and be a comfort to you now. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
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Rolene Mcknight posted a condolence
Thursday, May 5, 2011
As she fly away to be with the one she dearly loves The gates of Heaven open as she flies above Don’t cry for Mom the Angels say She is in a better place with us she lives today I know you will greatly miss her As she will greatly miss you too Remember the Lord have her now And she is shining down on you Don’t cry for Mom the Angels say She reached the Golden Gates of Heaven Living peacefully with us today
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Tom Baker posted a condolence
Thursday, May 5, 2011
I never had the opportunity to meet Shirley, but based on what I know about her daughter, Kathy, and what Kathy has told me about her mom, I have no doubt that she was a special person. Having lost my own mom just last October, I know the sense of loss. But there is satisfaction and consolation in knowing that the person you lost knew of your love and returned it with interest. I know Shirley will be missed, but there are a million wonderful memories to revisit that help through the tough times. Best wishes to the McKirchy family. Take care of each other as both your mom and dad would have wanted and expected.
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Bonnie Coe posted a condolence
Thursday, May 5, 2011
I met Shirley and Don when they were living here in Washington, DC. As Kathy's friend I was welcomed and treated like a member of the family. Shirley was a lovely person and a wonderful mom. I will miss her dearly.
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Yvette De La Cruz posted a condolence
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Her Journey's Just Begun Don't think of her as gone away Her journey has just begun Life holds many facets The Earth is only one Just think of her as resting From the sorrows and the tears In a place of warmth and comfort Where there are no days and years Think how she must be wishing That we could know today How nothing but our sadness Can really pass away And think of her as living In the hearts of those she touched For nothing loved is ever lost And she was loved so much.
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Kathleen McKirchy posted a condolence
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
Our mother was a truly unique and wonderful person, putting family first and devoting herself to her husband, Don, and her children. I am blessed to have had her as my mother, and as Mother's Day approaches, and she is gone, I value her even more. How important it is to recognize the people we love, and to make sure they know we love them! Mom, you were and are very much loved- you will be missed- Kathy
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