Jill Shireman
April 13, 2008
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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Anthony & Denise Fischer
04/15/2008
Dear Greg And Family,
It has been awhile since we spent a Thanksgiving or Christmas together at Don's and Steph. Your family has always been in our thoughts and prayers.
We were extremely sadden to hear about Jill. We are so sorry for your loss.
Love Anthony,Denise,Hayden & Laney Fischer (Don's sister) :)
Teri Copler
04/15/2008
My heart is just broken knowing Jill has left us. I always admired her from the moment I was first introduced to her when Greg was my boss many years ago at John Deere Health. I remember her hospiatality at our John Deere Health Christmas party when we all ended up at Greg and Jill's house in Bowman Woods and her hospitality when I went to Peoria to visit and help Greg with employee meetings. The marriage of Greg and Jill's was one of the best unions I have ever known and it has been a good example for Steve and I to try and mirror. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you.
Wendy, John and Paige Holtorff
04/15/2008
We were so sorry to hear of Jill's passing. Our thoughts are with you all, and may God bless.
Love,
Wendy
Heidi Zulaica
04/15/2008
Greg, Spencer, Carter & Blaire,
I am so sorry for your loss.
Life is a journey with many twists and turns, some that we understand and some that will remain a mystery. My you pull together as the family that I have been blessed to witness and be each others strength during this time that must feel impossible to you.
Know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
With deepest sympathy,
Heidi
Dena Gray
04/15/2008
Greg, family and Aunt Donna and Jeff,
First of all I want to say our prayers and thoughts are with you at
this time. I'll always cherish my memories of all us kids at Grandpa
Grandma's house. Jill and I in the north room, cutting paper dolls out
with Grandma Mammie's pattern books, and who could forget our fishing
trips plus the shooting of the fireworks. My memories of Jill will
always be special to me. Knowing Jill was a Christian woman helps us
to know she is in God's presence. We will miss her dearly. I'm glad
we got to see her and spend time with her at mother and daddy's. Kelly
and I will be walking in the Race for the Cure in Oct. here in her memory.
I so wish I could be there with you at this time but it's just not
possible with work. Know that we are praying for you and sending our
love your way. Greg, keep your faith as I know you will. God isn't
through with you yet. He will be there at all times. Hug the kids
for me, we love you all and if there is anything I can do please
let me know.
We love you, Dena
Jerry and Dena Dunham
04/15/2008
We are so sorry to hear about Jill. We can't imagine what you all are going through right now. May God touch you all and give you comfort in this very sad time. You will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Love,
Jerry, Dena, Blake and Bryce Dunham
(Friends from Point of Grace)
Jolene Olson
04/15/2008
I am so sorry to hear of Jill's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
God Bless,
Jolene (friend and co-worker at KVI)
Jeff and Michele Overton
04/15/2008
We have never ceased in our thoughts and prayers for you, Jill, and your wonderful children. We have prayed over your home, and Michele has prayed for years for Jill every time she passes by your house on Hickman. What an incredible testament to strength and the will to persevere. I'm not sure many of us possess it. What a friend we have in Jesus, what a privilege to carry everything to God in prayer.
God Bless you during your time of loss,
Jeff Overton
Michele
Tanner
Camron
Kellan
Cole
Gina Brenneman
04/15/2008
Greg, my thoughts and prayer go out to you and your family. You were there when Ralph passed away to support our family knowing what you were going through yourself. You are truly a wonder person. God Bless
Nancy Spencer in Columbia, South Carolina
04/15/2008
Dear Greg,
Please know that you and your family are in my prayers for strength now and the days ahead. My deepest sympathy to all of you.