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Shannon Crouse Obituary
Shannon Lee Crouse, 27, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 8, 2008.
He is survived by his mother, Patricia Richardson; a sister, Ashley Crouse; and a special friend, Amber Hunter.
He was a pre-med student at the University of Virginia in Charlottesville.
Services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, August 14, 2008, at Amity Lutheran Church, 1367 Ostwalt Amity Road, Cleveland, NC 27013.
In lieu of flowers, contri-butions may be made to the Shannon Crouse Memorial Fund at the above address, attn: Jodi Wright.
This obituary was originally published in the Daily Progress.
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Ambah
December 13, 2011
I miss you so much Shannon. All my love until we meet again.
Ambah
August 8, 2010
Two years ago today you were taken from this life. I still don't understand it. I think about you every day. I miss you every day. I love you always.
January 4, 2010
As you spend your second birthday in heaven, know that you are always in my thoughts and my heart. I miss you dearly. Until we meet again, I miss you every day. I love you always.
~Ambah 4 Eva
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August 15, 2009
In Loving Memory of Shannon Lee CROUSE January 4, 1981 ~ August 8, 2008
It's been a year now since you were taken away;
Every day since has just been black and gray.
I miss your laugh, your impressions, your songs, and your love;
Your jokes, your humor, and your big bear hugs.
So many things about you to miss, so many memories I hold dear.
What I wouldn't give to just once more, hold you near.
Why you were taken so soon I will never know;
I know I, for one, wasn't ready to let you go.
Shannon, I miss you more than words could ever say. Not a day goes by that you aren't on my mind. You will forever remain a part of me and you will always be in my heart.
I miss you every day.
I love you always.
~Ambah
Published in the Roanoke Times on 8/8/2009
April 27, 2009
Shannon,
A lot has happened in the past few months but you are never far from my mind. I still think about you daily. I still cry about you daily. I still hear your voice in my mind daily. Life truly is not the same without you here. So many songs I hear that remind me of you. So many songs I hear you singing to me. Tired of people saying it’ll be ok and time will heal. I feel so alone. So many things I want to share with you. So many stories to tell. I know one day, I’ll have that chance but not soon enough. I miss you every day. I love you always.
~Ambah
Ambah
February 14, 2009
Shannon,
Three years ago today, you asked me to be your wife. I'll never forget the words you said and the look on your face when I said "yes". Although we wound up being a different kind of best friends, we were best friends nonetheless. I still think about you every day and I still ask why. Why you? I know it's something I'll never understand but must learn to accept. Words still cannot express what I feel but I know you are still watching over me in death as you did in life. Happy Valentine's Day, hun! I miss you every day. I love you always.
Ambah
January 21, 2009
To my dearest family, some things I'd like to say...
but first of all, to let you know, that I arrived okay.
I'm writing this from heaven. Here I dwell with God above.
Here, there's no more tears of sadness; here is just eternal love.
Please do not be unhappy just because I'm out of sight.
Remember that I'm with you every morning, noon and night.
That day I had to leave you when my life on earth was through,
God picked me up and hugged me and He said, "I welcome you."
It's good to have you back again; you were missed while you were gone.
As for your dearest family, they'll be here later on.
I need you here badly; you're part of my plan.
There's so much that we have to do, to help our mortal man.
God gave me a list of things, that he wished for me to do.
And foremost on the list, was to watch and care for you.
And when you lie in bed at night, the day's chores put to flight.
God and I are closest to you....in the middle of the night.
When you think of my life on earth, and all those loving years
because you are only human, they are bound to bring you tears.
But do not be afraid to cry; it does relieve the pain.
Remember there would be no flowers, unless there was some rain.
I wish that I could tell you all that God has planned.
But if I were to tell you, you wouldn't understand.
But one thing is for certain, though my life on earth is o'er.
I'm closer to you now, than I ever was before.
There are many rocky roads ahead of you and many hills to climb;
but together we can do it by taking one day at a time.
It was always my philosophy and I'd like it for you too...
that as you give unto the world, the world will give to you.
If you can help somebody who's in sorrow and pain,
then you can say to God at night......"My day was not in vain."
And now I am contented....that my life has been worthwhile,
knowing as I passed along the way, I made somebody smile.
So if you meet somebody who is sad and feeling low,
just lend a hand to pick him up, as on your way you go.
When you're walking down the street, and you've got me on your mind;
I'm walking in your footsteps only half a step behind.
And when it's time for you to go.... from that body to be free,
remember you're not going.....you're coming here to me.
Ruth Ann Mahaffey (author)
©Copyright 1998-2009
January 7, 2009
In Loving Memory of Shannon Lee Crouse
1/4/1981 - 8/8/2008
For you, no more struggle, no more stress;
Finally at peace, in your final rest.
For me, hard to believe, hard to comprehend;
I'm not sure my heart will ever mend.
As you celebrate your birthday in Heaven this year, know that you are forever in my heart.
I miss you every day.
I love you always.
Ambah
Published in the Roanoke Times on 1/4/2009
Amber Hunter
December 29, 2008
Shannon,
I'm sorry I didn't write on Christmas. I don't have a home computer anymore but I wanted to say Merry Christmas. It was definitely a tough Christmas and extremely difficult to try to be happy and jolly feeling the loss of you there this year. I know you were there in spirit but I'd give anything for you to be here again in body. I thought back of the Christmases past and remembered your laughing and jokes and smile like it was yesterday. I missed buying those little chocolate marshmallow things I put in your stocking every year from your childhood. I even looked for them at the store temporarily not thinking that I didn't have you to give them to this year. So many of the memories I hold dear were the celebrations we had. No matter the occasion, you were always the life of the party!! You laughter and smile were definitely missed this year, Shannon but as always you were in our hearts and will be forever. I miss you every day. I love you always.
Ambah
ashley crouse
December 15, 2008
It has now been four months. As days go by your passing still dwells in my mind like a nightmare. Your four month anniversary fell on my birthday. This was the hardest birthday ever. I told everbody how much it meant to me when you called me and sang to me. The holidays are going to be very hard for me this year. I know that you will be around me to give me strength. I need it alot. I always wished I could be as strong a person as you were, but that will never be. I know know that you are having an unbelievable time. Something that we here could never imagine. I just want to be able to think about you without hurting so much. You were the best brother anyone could hope for. I only wish that I would have told you that. I love you!!!!!!!!!!
Amber Hunter
December 8, 2008
Shannon,
4 months now. It still doesn’t seem real. I don’t know that it ever will. I was listening to the IPod you got me on Saturday with all the songs you downloaded for me and I came across this one. I remember how much you loved it and how much you talked about it when it first came out and most of all how you sang it. Beautiful, just like an angel. I know it really touched you. Well it has all new meaning to me now and I know everything will eventually be ok because I do know that I WILL see you again and that there is more to life than just what I can see.
*Unfortunately, I can’t paste lyrics on this site, however, the song was “I Believe” by Brooks & Dunn.*
Until the day we meet again, I miss you every day. I love you always.
Ambah
Amber Hunter
November 8, 2008
Shannon,
Three long months now have gone by. As much as I try to keep myself occupied, my thoughts always drift back to you. I try to keep a happy and positive outlook and remember, "God had/has his reasons for needing you there with him right now." I just miss you so much. Not to sound juvenile but it's just not fair. I can think of so many other people that should be gone but not you. I guess God knew he wanted the cream of the crop and that's exactly what he got.
The HeartWalk was a couple Saturdays ago and I no sooner got out of the car, than I was broken down in tears remembering when you were there walking with me and Jacob. I know you were there in spirit but it was definitely harder this year.
I know you are watching over me and I can feel your presence. I listen to the songs you used to sing me and remember the ones that you wrote me, especially the one you typed out and framed. I wish now more than anything I had recorded you playing the guitar and singing me songs so that I could hear your voice again. Although I can hear you in my mind and remember every facial expression and the look in your eyes when you sang, I wish I had it to show Jacob. You just have to help him remember. Jacob misses you terribly. He still thinks you're at school. He doesn't understand why he can't call you or come see you. I wish you could tell me how to handle that. You were always my guiding force. Even though you seemed so confused about things in your life, you could always come up with the perfect answer for mine. I miss that so much. Just our talks and your constant reassurance. That’s what grounded me.
Thank you for everything you taught me and everything you were and still are to me...and to Jacob. I miss you every day. I love you always.
Ambah
Patricia (Mom) Richardson
October 8, 2008
My Angel Shannon
It's been two months now and it hasn't gotten any easier for Ashley and I to except the fact that you are gone because we loved you so much. We know the Lord needed you for better things, but the fact is we needed you here with us. We miss your smile, your humor and your wonderful knowledge. You could always pull us up when we were down or help us out when we needed to know something. Oh how bright you were and never give yourself the credit your really deserved. I listen to your voice on my answering machine and wish I would get a call from you, or hear you play your guitar again and sing, but my sweet angel I guess I'll hold those memories in my heart till we meet again. For now, I know you are singing with your daddy, and your grandparents are listening along with all the other angels in heaven. Just know Shannon that you were love very much by many people especially me and Ashley.
Amber Hunter
October 8, 2008
Shannon,
It's been two months now and it hasn't gotten any easier. I find myself picking up the phone to dial your number only to remember you won't be at the other end. I'd give anything to dial that number and for you to answer, "hey hon, what's goin on?" I miss you more and more each day. I miss your advice, your jokes, your direction, your words of encouragement and still most of all, your smile and laughter, which still replay in my mind. Not a day goes by that I don't think about you and what a blessing it was to have you in mine and Jacob's lives.
He wants to be Darth Vader this year for Halloween. Gee, I wonder where he got that? But seriously, Shannon, I wish you were here to see him. He's grown so much. He's so smart. I know you're looking down on him and I know you're as proud of him as if he were your own son.
I was lookin back at some old e-mails from you today. You always had the right thing to say, whether it be jokes, or impressions, or just your "Shannon-isms." You could always lift me up, make me laugh, and make me feel like I was important. I'll never understand God's plan to need you with him so soon but I know I will see your smiling face again. I always had faith in you that you would succeed, in anything you tried to do. I never doubted your abilities and for some reason you never doubted mine, though I could never hold a candle to your level of knowledge.
Jacob and I are doing the HeartWalk again this year, only this year instead of in honor of you, it's in memory of you. We will miss you walking with us this year but I know you'll be beside us. I miss you every day. I love you always.
Ambah
ashley crouse
October 2, 2008
It has taken me a while to bring myself to write again. It has almost been two months. Everyone says it gets better in time. Well sometimes I dont know about that. I wake up every day with shannon on my mind. Every day that goes by I miss him more and more.So many times I have wanted to pick up the phone and call him so he could make me laugh. When I realize that that will never again be possible this feeling of hopelessness goes over my body. I get thru my days knowing that shannon is now watching over me, laughing at my silly mistakes, and staying close with me. There is nothing that will ever take his memory away, and nothing will take the pain from my heart. I miss you and love you so much shannon.
SIS
Amber Hunter
September 8, 2008
Shannon,
A month ago today, you were taken away from us entirely too soon. I'm sorry I haven't written before now but it seems like if I do, I have to accept the fact that you are gone and I haven't been able to do that yet. I'm just not ready. Words can't express the loss I feel with you gone. I've lost my best friend and confidant and the void in my heart could never possibly be filled. You are such an inspiration to me and I know you are mine and Jacob's guardian angel now. Throughout all you overcame in your short 27 years, you were still so persistant and committed to achieving all your goals and dreams. You'd let nothing and no one stand in your way. I'm striving to be that kind of person but your shoes are awfully hard to even begin to fill. Your smile and laughter replays in my mind constantly. Jacob still talks about you every day. I haven't told him yet as I don't really know what to say. I know you are watching over him and I can only hope he becomes half as determined, goal-oriented, and intelligent as you were. There will always be a part of my heart missing and I truly believe there is no one out there that could ever care about me and love me like you did. I miss you every day. I love you always.
"Ambah 4 Eva"
Chris & Darlene (Mom & Dad) Jordan
August 25, 2008
Shannon was the most loving, witty, talented, intelligent, kind-hearted person we've ever known. He enriched our lives in so many ways and we learned such a dear lesson from the extreme passion and perseverance in which he lived his life. He never lost sight of his dreams and he truly believed that all things were possible through hard work, commitment and his relationship with Jesus Christ. This is how Shannon lived and died. We feel so very blessed to have had the chance to know and love him. Shannon, you will forever be in our hearts. We love you and miss you more than words can say.
Eddie and Becky Johnson
August 18, 2008
We enjoyed our many long talks with Shannon. We are so glad that he was part of our lives and so sorry that his ended so young. Our sympathy goes out to his family and friends.
Patricia Richardson (Mom)
August 14, 2008
Shannon was a very bright, funny, caring person. He had a heart as big as his chest could hold. He died doing what he wanted to do, studying to be a doctor to prevent others from dying needlessly. He had a talent for playing guitar and beautiful voice to go along with it. These are the memories I have and hold near and dear for ever. Rest in peace my angel.
ashley couse (sis)
August 14, 2008
shannon had a peice of my heart that will never be replaced. not a day will go by that he is not on my mind. nobody will never heal all of the hard times like he did. i will miss him for the rest of my life. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS AND FOREVER.
Russ Federman
August 13, 2008
Despite his many struggles, Shannon was a caring, sensitive man with a zest for life that touched most he came in contact with. The UVa community has lost a very unique member. Shannon, you will be missed -
Lizabeth Saunders
August 13, 2008
You will be missed. A "BIG hug" will forever hold in my heart.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Allen Groves
August 13, 2008
The thoughts and prayers of the University of Virginia family are with Shannon's mother, sister, family and friends.
Avis Quinn
August 13, 2008
Shannon was a part of our lives and offices during his time here at Virginia Western Community College. His enthusiasm for learning and his zest for life were remarkable. Shannon had a sense of humor that extended to all of us. He will be missed.
Avis Quinn
REACH/Student Support Services
Virginia Western Community College
Melisa Eanes
August 13, 2008
You will live forever in my heart and in my thoughts. I will always cherish the time i was given with you.
Becky Marshall
August 13, 2008
Shannon touched many lives here at UVa. He was always determined to make me laugh every time I saw him and I will miss seeing his smiling face. My thoughts are with his family during this difficult time.
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