Carter Chase Shireman
April 12, 2014
Carter Chase Shireman, 22, passed away at home on Sunday, April 13, 2014. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with the funeral service on Thursday, April 17 at 11:00 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines.
Carter was born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on August 26, 1991 to Greg and Jill Shireman. Carter had a loving heart, was energetic, and a lover of life. Whether in the surf of Maui, on the water at Clear Lake, or in the mountains of Colorado; Carter had a great passion for adventure and lived life to the extreme. He also had a great love of music. He could play intricate piano concertos from memory as well as songs by Bob Marley or Bob Dylan. Carter would never hesitate to go above and beyond for those he loved.
He is survived by his father, Gregory Shireman; brother and sister-in-law, Spencer and Hailey Shireman; sister, Blaire Shireman; paternal grandparents, Robert and Shirley Shireman; aunts and uncles, Don and Stephany Henderson, Jeff Jacobs, and Kim Jacobs; nephew, Bennett Chase Shireman; cousins, Chase and Drew Henderson, Ryan Jacobs, and Ivan Jacobs; and his dog, Strider.
Carter was preceded in death by his mother, Jill Shireman; maternal grandparents, Eldon and Donna Jacobs; uncle, Gregory Jacobs; and cousin, Erin Jacobs.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Above and Beyond Cancer or to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Janine Stanton-Gallagher Benefits - Sioux City, Io
05/15/2014
Greg;
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.
Please take care. You and your family are in my prayers.
Dick & Marilyn Hankinson
04/18/2014
Greg:
We were saddened to read of Carter's death.. Hope that you are holding up OK. Our thoughts are with you.
Dick and Marilyn
Dena Gray
04/18/2014
Greg and family, I cannot express how sad I am for you all at this time. Keep your faith Greg your a Godly man and although loosing a loved one is the hardest thing we will go through God knows your a strong man and will see this through with your family by your side. Please know you have extended family and friends praying for all of you. We love you and will continue praying for strength. God bless all of you.
Stuart & Betty Fleming
04/17/2014
We're so sorry to hear about Carter's death. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Rich Klassen
04/17/2014
Greg, I am so sorry to hear about Carter. I know this is a hard time for you and the family. Please know that you have many friends and we all will be there for you. Even though I am long distance I hope we can find an occasion to connect.
You represent the best in people and I know you passed that on to
Carter. God bless.
Sue Winker
04/17/2014
Dear Greg and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. There are no words that anyone can say to make the pain disappear. I hope the many wonderful memories you have of Carter will bring you peace and comfort now and in the future. You are in my thoughts.
Dennis & Roxie Popper
04/17/2014
We are saddened to learn of Carter's passing. We extend our deepest sympathy and prayers to your family. May God bless you and keep you in His loving and comforting arms.
Chris Wehde and Layne Lindebak
04/17/2014
Greg
There are no words. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
Janette Larkin
04/17/2014
My sympathies to you and the rest of the family at this time of heartbreak and grief, Greg. All one needs to know to understand Carter's character is to read about his love of animals and his work of helping those at shelters.
Ann Marie Walker
04/17/2014
Greg, there are no words. I am so sorry. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Wishing you peace.
Dixie Mosher
04/17/2014
You are in my thoughts and prayers. I worked at Medical Oncology when Jill was being treated and your family touched my heart. It was such a hard time for you all, but you were such a loving family. God be with you.
Marla Wylie
04/16/2014
Greg, deepest sympathy for the loss of your son. Praying that God's grace carries you and your family through this difficult time.
Brenda Plantz
04/16/2014
My sincere and deepest sympathies to you and your family. I'm so sad to learn of your loss. My heart and prayers are with you.
Mark and Susan Becker
04/16/2014
Greg and family, our deepest sympathies and condolences for your loss. May you know strength and peace. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Bruce & Cheryl Harding
04/16/2014
Dear Greg, Spencer, Haley, and Blair - Our entire family is so saddened to hear of your loss. May you only remember the happy times with Carter, and through your faith find peace in this darkest of times. Carter is with his mother that he loved so much, and you all have each other until you are reunited with both Jill and Carter years from now. God bless you all.