Jill Shireman
April 13, 2008
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Jill A. Shireman, 50, passed away, Sunday, April 13th after a 12 year journey starting with Stage IV Breast Cancer. Jill was married to Greg for 25 years and was a mother devoted to her children. She also loved the Iowa State Fair and was a multiple Blue Ribbon award winner for her fabulous baking. Jill also enjoyed spending time at the family home in Clear Lake as well as time in Colorado.
Jill is survived by her husband, Greg; sons, Spencer and Carter; daughter, Blaire; mother, Donna Jacobs of West Des Moines; brother, Jeff Jacobs of Mesa, AZ; parents-in-law, Bob and Shirley Shireman; brother-in-law and sister-in-laws, Don and Stephany Henderson of West Des Moines, Kimberly Jacobs of Urbandale; a niece and four nephews. Jill was preceded in death by her father, Eldon and her brother, Greg.
Visitation will be Wednesday, April 16th from 5 to 7:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral services will be held at Lutheran Church of Hope, 925 Jordan Creek Parkway, West Des Moines, Thursday, April 17th at 10:00 a.m. with a graveside service and luncheon following.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Mercy Cancer Center or the Iowa State Fair.
Jill inspired and touched so many lives along her long journey. She gave them hope and courage; for this, many lives will never be the same. Special thanks from the family to Dr. Tom Buroker and team, Dr. Richard Deming and team, Lynne Kinseth and the entire Mercy Staff. To all of you, you know who you are – thank you for all that you have done for us.
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Scott Brenneman
07/30/2013
Five years seems like forever, but forever will leave five years far behind us. You have not been forgotten young lady.
kids club
07/26/2013
jill shireman u have an awesome daughter and she is really cool and were very sad that u died of cancer we hope we find a cure
Blaire Shireman
12/30/2008
i miss you a lot mom and i will love you forever.
Rhonda Crase Schmaltz
07/27/2008
Greg and family,
I am a high school classmate of Jill's, and I just today (7/27/08) found out about her passing in April. I am so sorry to know that she is gone. We cheered together in high school. We were not good friends, but as the years went on and I saw her at reunions, she was always friendly and interested in me and my family. She was a true inspiration to so many with breast cancer. I had a great talk with her at our last (30th) reunion, and I am so grateful for that. I send my deepest sympathies. I hope as time passes, things will get a little better for you and your family.
Ann Marie Walker
04/22/2008
Greg,
My heart goes out to you and your family. It sounds like Jill was a remarkable woman and you all were blessed to have her and she you. There are no words...so I will just say that you and your family are in my thoughts. Warm regards, Ann Marie
Vicki (Sloan) Shadle
04/19/2008
Greg,
I am very sorry to hear about Jill's struggle's. The world is a small place as I heard about Jill through my son. He is friend's with Matt Crawford and mentioned that Bob and Ruth were out of town attending Jill's funeral. I knew exactly who he was talking about.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Vicki Shadle
6825 Bowman Lane NE
Cedar Rapids IA 52402
(319) 373-3313
cvshadfam@msn.com
Anne Lindaman
04/17/2008
I first met Jill at Glen Oaks when our kids (Ben and Lauren) were very young, swimming in the summer club league.I especially remember Spencer. My first impressions of Jill was, wow...what a smile, and how friendly she was to me. As most mothers did, we sat around the pool, day by day supervising and watching our kids as they attended lessons, swim team, or simply had fun splashing in the pool.(or constantly asking for something at the food stand) Jill had shared her breast cancer story with me and to this day, always marveled at how strong she remained and how much "fight" she had in her all these years.She always looked beautiful to me, every time I saw her.If I didn't know better,I would not have guessed she was plagued with cancer. The funeral message was loud and clear...LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST. While it may sound cliche to most, I know for Jill it was a lifestyle.
When sadness enters in, remember that she affected the lives of those you knew, and those you didn't know,like myself. While I didn't know her as intimately as some, I was still touched by her strength and goodness. I would dare say a little part of Jill will follow every person she has ever met.
May God comfort you in these days and weeks ahead. I am sorry for your loss in a truly beautiful woman. God Bless the entire Shireman family.
Dennis Leonard
04/17/2008
Greg,
My sincerest condolences on the passing of your wife Jill.
No message of support can take away the pain that all of you are facing.
But know that you and your family are in our prayers during this most difficult challenge you will ever face.
May God carry you and your family during this time and always.
Dennis
Dean & Mary Lou Parker
04/16/2008
Dear Greg & family:
We were saddened to learn of Jill's death. She was such a lovely person both physically and inwardly. It was such a pleasure for Dean & I to meet the two of you at Jack & Carol's renewal of their wedding vows. What a wonderful night that was and it was a night to remember. So many friends and relatives coming to either take part or just share in that happy moment.
We hope and pray for you and your family at this time that God continues to grant you the strength to get through these most difficult days of your life. It is not a goodbye but just see you on the other side, dear. We pray that you will feel God's loving arms around you as He comforts and loves you. Jill was an inspiration to whoever she met and the both of you were testimonies to God's precious love.
We've heard so much about you and Jill thru the years from Jack & Carol that I feel like a close friend, too.
This verse was sent to me in a card after my father had passed away and it has brought so much comfort and encouragement to my life thru different difficult times. I hope it does the same for you. Hold onto it and say it over and over again. It is found in Philippians 4:13 "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me".
By the way Dean and I are the people that Jack & Carol bought the land from to build their new home several years ago and we have met once or twice.
In Christ's precious love,
Dean & Mary Lou Parker
Kelly and Kyle Sizemore
04/16/2008
Greg, Spencer, Carter and Blaire
I want you all to know we are very sorry for your loss. We are praying for you all and hope God will be with you all in this time. We love you all and will continue to pray for you.
With Sympathy,
Kelly and Kyle Sizemore (Dena Gray's Daughter)
Terry Maddox
04/16/2008
We are so sorry and you have our deepest sympathy. Your courage and hope during this journey has been inspirational to many of us, and know that our thoughts and prayers are with you. May the Lord's peace be with you.
Your friends from Delta Dental of Illinois
Katie Warren
04/16/2008
Greg And Family,
My thoughts are with you and your family during this time. There are no words that I could speak or write that would take your pain away or make any of this right. But here is a little saying that I think of often and maybe it will help you find a little peace when you look into the sky tonight.
"Perhaps they are not stars in the sky, but rather openings where our loved ones shine down to lut us know that they are happy"
Katie Warren
Brenda Lastine
04/16/2008
Greg, Spencer, Carter & Blair -
On byhalf of everybody at Kingsgate Health Insurance I would like to offer our condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
With sympathy,
Brenda Lastine
Kingsgate Health Insurance
Dan & Erin Evans
04/16/2008
Dear Greg Spencer, Carter, & Blaire
We are so sorry to hear about Jill's
passing. We are thinking of you and praying
that you are touched by God's loving hand. May
your faith in Him bring you comfort and peace
during this sorrowful time.
Dan, Erin, Nicole and Ashley Evans
(Brenneman)
Rev. Mike Morgan
04/16/2008
Greg,
Please know that your home church, First United Methodist Church of Marion is praying for you and your children in these most difficult moments. I have gathered that Jill was a tremdous blessing to all who came in contact with her and watched her witness as she fought cancer for the sake of her family. We are grateful for God's reception of her into his heavenly Kingdom and ache with you and your children in your grief.
God's love to you.
Mike