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.
Lisa Peterson-Merritt
04/15/2014
Dear Greg, Spencer, Hailey & Blaire. No words can describe the depth of your loss. I will always remember the way Carter's presence and smile would light up a room and the carpool! He had a great sense of humor and wonderful witt and a very special spirit within him. My thoughts and prayers to you all during this very difficult time. He will be deeply missed.
Lynn Schreder
04/15/2014
Greg and Family,
My heart goes out to you all during this most difficult time. I will keep you in my prayers.
Kristin Smith
04/15/2014
Greg & Family: I am so sorry to hear about the loss of Carter- you will all be in my thoughts and prayers..
Teresa (Kinney) Fraker
04/15/2014
Greg & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your beloved Carter. You are in my thoughts & prayers during this difficult time & know that your faith will be the strength that you'll need to get you through this.
God Bless & know that the entire Kinney family is praying for you.
The Burke Family
04/15/2014
Greg and family...Jim, Katelyn, Sally, John Ross and I are profoundly sorry to hear about Carter. I have such dear memories of a field trip with Carter and Katelyn when Jill and I were chaperones. Know we are lifting your family before the Thone of Grace as you go through this very dark valley. Our Lord will keep your family in His loving Hands until you are reunited.
Mrs. Gale Miller
04/15/2014
I am so sorry for the loss of Carter. I have very fond memories of Carter in my seventh-grade classroom. This is such a tragic loss for your family. You have my very deepest sympathy.
Todd Fogdall
04/15/2014
Greg and family, I don't know what to say but wish you God's blessings and healing as you celebrate Carter's life and mourn his passing. I'm so saddened to hear this.
Mandi Comer
04/15/2014
Greg & family,
My heart breaks for you during this difficult time. Please find comfort in knowing he is with Jill in such a beautiful place. There are no words for a time as unfair as this. Please know you are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Howard Tempero
04/15/2014
Greg and family -
So sorry to hear about the loss of Carter. My deepest sympathy to you all during this time.
Bonnie Hawbaker
04/15/2014
I was only getting to know Carter as my neighbor, but always enjoyed his smile and enthusiasm. He is missed.
Denny Linderbaum
04/15/2014
Greg and family --
Words can't describe the shock and sorrow that I felt when I saw the news about Carter's passing. You all have suffered loss before with Jill's passing, and all I can say at this terrible time is how sorry we are for this latest loss. Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, Greg.
Liz Cox
04/15/2014
Thoughts and prayers for you, Greg, and for your family.
Maria Warbasse Smith
04/15/2014
Greg and family,
You have my deepest sympathy and are in my prayers.
Kyle Bunce
04/15/2014
So sorry to hear about Carter. May god bless you and help you through this time.
Jim and Celeste Egger
04/15/2014
Greg and family,
No words. Unceasing prayers for you all. How you love Carter we take to all we love, too. God's peace surround your family in the moments ahead and always.