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Shirley H. Thurnherr
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Shirley Thurnherr Obituary
This obituary was originally published in the Buffalo News.
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Richard Thurnherr
November 6, 2017
Hi Mom, This is the first time I've signed onto this sight and read all the beautiful notes left for you and Dad. His birthday was three days ago and he's been up there with you now for a little over three years. One thing I kept reading over and over was about the great job you both did raising our family. My hats off to you and Dad as I realize now just what a very difficult job you both had and excelled at it. I know that you and Dad are looking over all of us done here and that brings me much comfort. One of my children needs a little extra help and if you could I pray for the holy spirit to enter in and help. I miss and love you both very much and could not have wanted for better parents. Signing off as I have much work to do down here yet...until we
meet again. Love Rick
Dick Thurnherr
December 24, 2008
Merry Christmas Shirl,
I can't believe this is our 2nd Christmas apart. I miss you so much. I'm still breaking down. Not as much as before, but I talk to you and pray that I did all I could for you in those final 12 months you were here. I just feel I could have saved you, but you did not want to live like you were. That I can understand.
Mailed out Christmas cards. 126 total. I received some very nice letters in return. They enjoyed my continuing your Christmas letter. Marge Dunfee sent a beautiful letter and a card & letter you sent to her 12 years ago when her husband passed away. I read it and I'm going to return it to her for her keepsake.
All the kids are coming here Christmas night for the gift exchage and snacks. Shirley & Mary put the tree up and decorated it. You would be proud. They have the same magic touch you have,
Time to close for now. Just wanted to let you know I love you and my heart aches so badly for your love and gentle touch. I pray for a visit from you in my dreams. Come to me, I need you to talk to me.
My Love Forever
Dick
Dick Thurnherr
June 27, 2008
Hi Shirl,
It's been quite some time since I last wrote a note to you. I'm so lonely. Wake up in the morning, go to bed at night, watch TV, you are not here to talk to. I never thought it would be this way.
Going in for surgery on Monday. They are going to try and attach another stent to the one already on the aorta. Hope they succeed.
Tony graduates tonight. Our grand children are really growing up. Chris flys with Sue on many flights. He is a Flight Officer now.
Rachel has kicked the winning goals in a couple of her soccer games. She is very good, Like you. A real sports women. She set the Lancaster Middle School record for the 200 meter and the 800 relay. I told her about your Buffalo Evening News Junior Olympic medals from close to 60 years ago. I'm trying to convince her to run in senior high, but she doesn't want to. I'll keep trying.
Had a colonoscopy Tues. All OK
I'll say so long for now. I miss you so badly.
Love Forever
Dick
Ricky IV's 4th Birthday july 5th 2007
May 13, 2008
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Richard Thurnherr III
May 13, 2008
Dear Grandma and Great Grandma you are deeply missed by all of us. Please watch over Grandpa and the whole family. We all miss having you around for everything you tought us, helped us with and all the fun we had. Ricky is having soo much fun playing with the Matchbox cars that we all played with growing up.
We will always love you and miss you forever .
Ricky 3 , Carol , Taylor , and Ricky 4 (agent 4)
Jennifer Thurnherr
April 8, 2008
Always thinking of you Gramma...it's starting to warm up here in Buffalo and the sunshine reminds me of you! God rest your soul...love you n miss you!!!
Pat, Thurnherr
February 19, 2008
Uncle Dick Denise myself & mom would like to express our deepest sympathy with the passing of aunt Shirley, our prayers and thoughts are with you and your family May Gods peace be with you all
Dick Thurnherr
February 3, 2008
Hi Mom. I'm still trying to finish the packing of everything. While going thru your mementos I found your 4 Jumior Olympic Medals from the Buffalo Evening News. They are still in good condition and I will preserve them. Also found a box you had marked "Dick & Shirley Memories." All different pictures and souvinors from various places we visited. I looked at a couple and broke down. I'll look them over when I return. I'll sign off now. I love you so very much. Forgot to tell you your sister Audrey called the other night. She is very sad over the loss of Tony. She said she acts the same way I do, talks to Tony and crys daily. I'll sign off now. Pack to my packing.
Love Always
Dick
Dick Thurnherr
January 20, 2008
Hi Mom,
I'm in the condo in Florida. It's so sad to be in here where you and I spent the last 3 hours of your life together. I keep breaking down and crying. Does one ever get over the loss of a deeply loved one? I don't think so and I don't want to. You will always be close to me-in my thoughts, my prayers and my everyday life. I talk to you all the time. I pray you hear me. I'm going to the 11 oclock servive at Hope today. Our old friends will be there. Our true friends. Maybe they will go to breakfast with me, as usual. We'll miss your presence Shirl. Time to leave now. See you in my dreams.
Love Always
Dick
Dick Thurnherr
January 1, 2008
Hi Shirl,
It's 2008, a new year, but I feel no better or different. I miss you so much. My heart aches for you. I want to hold your hand and talk to you. I do talk to you, but I am not holding your hand and looking at your beautiful face. I pray you hear me. Until the next time-Bys for now.
Love forever
Dick
Dick Thurnherr
December 31, 2007
Hi Shirl. I can't believe it has been a month since you went to Heaven. It's so lonely without you. My heart is breaking. The other night while sleeping I felt a pressure on my legs as if someone was laying on them. I sat uprught and hollered,"Shirl! Whats wrong'" I was alone, but I know you were close. I think you are an angel and were there in the room. I keep the night light on since you are gone, just as we did while you were here.
Tonight ends 2007. I plan on being here with you, just as we always did. A couple herring and a small snack. I will write again after midnight.
Love you forever.
Your husband
Dick
Jennifer Thurnherr
December 26, 2007
"The angels are always near to those who are grieving, to whisper to them that their loved ones are safe in the hand of God."
Dick Thurnherr
December 19, 2007
Hi Shirl. Me again. It's been a bad day Mom. I've broken down 10-12 times today. I just can't adjust to your being gone. Finished all the Thank You notes to all the friends and relatives. Did the floral arrangements today. I am preparing the church bulletins for all the folks in Florida. Johnny Bielecki died the other day. Wake tomorrow and burial Friday. Good night for now sweetheart. I love you so much.
Love Forever
Dick
Dick Thurnherr
December 14, 2007
Hi! Just me again. Just letting you know that I am working on the Christmas cards and the letter to friends and relatives. Hopefully it will all be completed by today. Your sister Audrey called last night. She is very lonely without Tony. We talked for about 30 minutes. We are both going thru the same type of grief. They were married 57 years and we 53 years. The most beautiful time in my life. Good night for now. Back to your cards and letters.
Love forever
Dick
Jennifer Thurnherr
December 11, 2007
To my Grandma-
You will forever be loved and missed. I am relieved to know that you are finally at peace. I know you are a beautiful angel now watching over our family from above. God has called you home Grandma for reasons we may never know or understand, but we can not question why. The Lord has his reasons behind everything he does. You had a very beautiful service at church, beautiful songs, flowers and people filled the church in honor of you. Please stick by Grandpa's side as closley as you can, he still needs you now more than ever! We all love you and miss you dearly!!
Dick Thurnherr
December 9, 2007
I miss you so much Shirl. I ramble around this house like a lost soul. I took Jordy to church Sunday, to the early service. She knows that you are in heaven now. Instead of PaPa/Gamma church, she just says PaPa church. Started the Christmas letter. Two pages this year. It could have been five to let everyone know about your 11 months of pain and suffering. Good night for now. Love you so much.
Love Forever
Dick
Dick Thurnherr
December 8, 2007
It is now 8 days since you entered the Kingdom of Heaven. I am so broken hearted. I don't know what to do. You were so beautiful in your red dress. Alaska bear was with you and your little gift teddy from your birthday. The funeral was beautiful. The songs you loved so much and St. Johns was full. Scores and scores of people to pay their respects to a beautiful lady. My wife, my friend for 53 years. I'm still calling you Mom, as I did during your long period of suffering. I broke down in church and I'm crying now, trying to understand what happened. I feel so bad that I was not there to hold you or your hand during your last moments when you passed on. I hope and pray it was fast and easy, with a minimum of pain.
I love you so much Mom. Bye for now.
Love you forever.
Dick
Dan and JoAnn Milano
December 7, 2007
We were so sorry for your loss. May the Lord welcome Shirley into heaven and may her family know that she will always be with them in thought and spirit.
Sheila Hill
December 7, 2007
From my family to yours, our deepest sympathy to you and your family. Respectfully, Sheila J. Hill.
Barbara Neureuther
December 6, 2007
Thurnherr Family,
so sorry for your loss of your Wife, Mother and Grandmother.She is now at home surrounded by the warm glow of Our Lord's love. May our Lord above give you the strength to carry on.
Harry Dennis
December 6, 2007
Dick and family; please accept my deepest condolences on your loss.
Debbie O'Brien
December 6, 2007
Sue and family,
So sorry to hear about your Mom, please know that you are in my thoughts.
JOHN THURNHERR
December 5, 2007
Uncle dick and family,rita and I are so sorry for your loss,we will always remember her cheerful smile and the times we spent together with you and your family,with our deepest sympathy Rita and Fuzzy
Helen and Norbert Wypior
December 5, 2007
Shirley you will ne missed dearly . We enjoyed you company and we will miss you Christmas letters
Bye for only a little while
Ida Melligan
December 5, 2007
With deepest sympathy to the family of my childhood friend. May God comfort you and give you peace in this time of sorrow.
Tom&Ellen Wollschlager
December 5, 2007
Uncle Dick&family ,Aunt Shirley will live on in our heart's forever.Our thought's&prayer's are with all of you.Love to all Tommy Ellen&Paco
JOHN,JULIE,KURT & HAILEY THURNHERR
December 5, 2007
Grandma will always be in our hearts and prayers and loved by all of us, always and forever..We know she will be looking down on us and guiding all of us to a wonderful and fulfilling life just like the one she led herself. We Love You Grandma and Great Grandma!
Judy Nowak
December 5, 2007
HANK & I WERE SO HAPPY WE WERE ABLE TO SIT AND TALK TO AUNT SHIRLEY AT THE FUNERAL BREAKFAST OF UNCLE TONY. AUNT SHIRLEY HAS LEFT A LASTING LEGACY IN THE FAMILY IN GIVING HER ALL TO WHATEVER SHE DID, MOST IMPORTANTLY RAISING A WONDERFUL FAMILY. SHE WAS A GREAT ROLE MODEL FOR US ALL. GOD BLESS YOUR FAMILY AT THIS DIFFICULT TIME. HANK & JUDY NOWAK
Dick Thurnherr
December 5, 2007
I miss you so much already. You suffered for 12 months, but now you are in Heaven with Jesus and you are no longer suffering. We had over 53 years together and had seven wonderful children. We will be together again. God will choose the time and place for me to leave my earthly bonds and join you. I love you Shirl. Until then-Good night my beautiful wife and friend,
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