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.
Teresa Petersen
04/15/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time.
Sandy HOVEY
04/15/2014
Paul, Sarah and I are all saddened at the news of Carter. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this tragic time and hold close the special, fond memories of Carter.
Margie & Jim Hawks
04/14/2014
Our hearts are breaking for you.... Someday we will understand God's plan. Until then we pray you can find comfort knowing Carter is in the arms of Jill......
Leney Roberts
04/14/2014
There aren't words for the way Carter impacted the lives around him. He was always glowing and positive and living life to the fullest. My heart goes out to the Shireman family; Spencer, Hailey, Blaire, & Greg, you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Stay strong through this difficult time.
Tammy & Jay Kerrigan
04/14/2014
Greg, Spencer,Blaire
Your all In our prayers. Carter is so lucky to be welcomed into heaven by his loving guardian angels
The Kerrigan Family
Bryce
04/14/2014
I'm sorry for your loss. Carter was a great friend. Wish we could've gotten in some more time on the slopes together.
Jen Nelson
04/14/2014
Greg,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your family. Today and always, may the Carter's loving memories bring you peace, comfort, and strength.
God bless you all- Jen, Scott, Andrew and Michael Nelson
Ashlee (Young) Fedor
04/14/2014
Greg and Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I have such wonderful memories of Carter and your family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ashlee
Juhree Wendl
04/14/2014
To All that are hurting due to Carter's tragic death, may peace surround you soon and may your hearts stop aching quickly.
Leann Wisecup
04/14/2014
Greg & family,
I am so so sorry to hear this news of Carter. My thoughts and prayers go out to all of you during this difficult time. I can't imagine...please, let me know if there is anything I can do. Much love to you all...Leann
Tony, Denise, Hayden & Laney Fischer
04/14/2014
Dear Greg, Spencer and Blaire,
We are so sorry for your loss. Love and prayers for you all during this difficult time.
Dave & Beth Neppl
04/14/2014
Dear Greg,
We hope your love and memories of Carter give you great comfort during this time of loss. We have fond memories of Carter from Crestview and Cub Scouts. He had such a wonderful sense of humor. It seems like only yesterday he was in his cub scout shirt and hat hanging with Jeff, Chris R. and Travis. Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Take Care!
Dianna Stafford
04/14/2014
Greg, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God bless you.
Dianna Stafford
Di Cronin
04/14/2014
There are no words for how much we will miss this wonderful awesome young man.Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Di and Bob