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Suzanne Shelly Obituary
Suzanne M. Shelly
Suzanne was born in Grantham, England in 1945 to Joan and Walter Oates. She was raised in Edmonds, Washington and graduated from Edmonds-Woodway High School. She married Michael Shelly in 1964 and they remained together until her death. Suzanne devoted herself to family, raising her three children and keeping the extended family together in celebration. She enjoyed gathering with her friends and loved to bath in the sun.
Suzanne was the most accepting person many will ever know. She was always willing to look beyond one's faults and into their hearts and see the good in everyone. She fed everyone who entered her home and hosted many years of family gatherings and Christmas parties.
She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Oates; and nephew, Damon Lowry.
She is survived by her husband, Michael; son, Mike (Lisa); daughters, Tiffany (Tony) and Lacey (Brian); grandchildren, Trevor, Teagen, Ronan and Avery; mother, Joan (John); sisters, Carol and Jo (David); brothers, Gary (Cindy), Scott (Alice), and Andrew; and many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Saturday, October 18, 2008, at the Mill Creek Country Club in Mill Creek, Washington.
In lieu of flowers, please donate to your favorite charity or the Suzanne Shelly Fund at any Washington Mutual.
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Jill Roark
November 10, 2008
Mike,Tiffany, Lacey, Mike Jr. and family,
Suzanne was a fabulous nurturing lady and IS a wonderful memory for all who knew and loved her! She was a second mom to me and I always felt her love. Making her laugh was such a treat too! I love you and yours and will be sending you happy thoughts. Love, Jilly
Joan Smith
November 9, 2008
Mike, Michael, Tiffaney and Lacey,
What a surprise to read the lovely memorial to Suzanne in this morning's November 9th Herald! Our hearts go out to you and your extended family from all of your old neighborhood of Woodsound. Suzanne's bold grasp of life and great compassion touched many lives. We were lucky to know her throughout many younger moments of growing kids and family challenges!
Our thoughts and greatest sympathy to all...
Chuck and Joan Smith
(Christopher and Cheryl)
Jan Mosier
October 27, 2008
Mike and family,
I am so sorry to hear of Suzanne's passing. She was such a good friend to me and treated us like family when we were so far away from our own. I will miss our conversations and truly miss her beautiful laughter and sweet voice. My prayers are with you all.
Dee Neal
October 23, 2008
Dear Mike: I was so sorry to hear about Suzanne. I am keeping you in my prayers. Remembering some fun
times with both of you and CMCS.
Dee (McDuffie) Neal
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Jay and Jan Cockrum
October 21, 2008
Mike and Family,
We are sorry we were not able to attend Suzanne's celebration. Since your phone call we have talked about all the times we spent together. Suzanne was a very "full of life" person. We'll be thinking about you always.....
Linda Goff
October 18, 2008
Dear Family,
I meet you're Mother in 2002 and it was instant friendship.
I can;t tell you how sorry I'am for you're loss,and how heart broken I'am that my friend is gone.There is nothing I can say to ease you're pain and loss.Please know I will miss her to.
Elaine Murray
October 18, 2008
Mike,
My sympathies and prayers are with you and your family. Suzanne was a special person and will remain in many hearts.
God could see she was getting tired, and a cure was not to be so He put His arms around her and whispered "Come with me.'' With tearful eyes we watched her, and saw her fade away; Although we loved her dearly we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating, hard working hands to rest;God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best!
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Take care and know I am thinking of
you and your family. If you want to talk about old times, really old, 9th grade call me. Elaine
Pam Richman
October 18, 2008
To the Shelly Family and the rest of her extended Family,
Suzanne was the first to welcome us into the blended family and the glue who kept us united. She was the ultimate classy and compassionate lady.
On behalf of her three bonus-sisters, we thank you sincerely Suzanne and will miss you dearly.
To Mike Sr, Mike Jr, Tiffany, and Lacey, thank you for sharing your wife and mother with the rest of our world.
Pam, Nancy & Mary Lynne
Sharon Beavin
October 17, 2008
Mike,
There are no words I can say that will comfort you. You know I've been there, and I feel your pain. If you ever feel you need someone to talk to that understands, just call me.
425-745-9822
BARB CHRISTOPHER
October 17, 2008
Mike,
I am sorry for your loss.Seeing,you,Suzanne,and Shasta was a daily pleasure for me.She will be missed.
barb,G103
Joyce Bear
October 17, 2008
Mike,
I'm so sorry to hear (from Dee) that Suzanne has passed away. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joyce Bear, CMCS
Connie Lekberg
October 17, 2008
In My Pocket
I have memories in my pocket.
They rattle among the change.
My memories of you are treasures I carry wherever I go.
They are stored in bits and pieces, parts of a beautiful whole
They give me comfort when I think I am alone.
Yes, I have memories in my pocket, like so much other stuff I keep there.
But of all the treasures I have, it’s the memories of you that are the most precious.
Mary Farnham
October 16, 2008
Mike!
She will be so missed! I feel blessed to have had a chance to get to know her. Hang in there. You are in my thoughts and prayers..
Mary
Kelly Gooch
October 16, 2008
Mike,
I am so sorry to hear of Suzannes passing. She was a lovley person and a good friend.
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