Caleb-Shillander-Obituary

Caleb Shillander

Obituary

Shillander, Caleb age 29. Born 9/07/77 in Spokane, WA to Richard & Vivian (Harris) Shillander. Died 11/21/06 in Mpls. Poet, pioneer, revolutionary spirit, shaman, healer. Inspiration to all he met. Lives on in love through every life he touched. Many will recall engaging encounters with Caleb at the Wedge Co-op where he worked. Survived by daughter, Maya, light of his life and greatest joy with whom he spent his most cherished moments; also survived by many family members and countless friends. Casual memorial on Fri., Dec. 1, 5 PM, at Mpls Sculpture Garden Conservatory. No flowers, donations and memories may be offered to Maya Shillander-Barnes, 2518 Polk St. NE, #2, Mpls, MN 55418.
This obituary was originally published in the Star Tribune.

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Love you thru eternity. You touched us by your kind and compassionate spirit.

Caleb, I wish I could have met you. Despite never having, I feel some kind of closeness to you. And I hope that, wherever you are, you know this stranger is thinking of you and wondering how we would have interacted. You're never forgotten, not even by strangers. Lots of love from somewhere on this strange planet called earth

Last night I was mentally urged to look up Caleb's name. I did not realize that today was the tragic date. Caleb left a lasting impression on me as a child. I only had the privilege to meet him twice but I will never forget the love and warmth I felt from him. He was only a teenager then but he was mature and wise beyond his years. His memory will stay with me forever. I just wish he knew what an impact he made on me, my personality and outlook on men. He had a pure soul that was perhaps too...

Just thinking about you and how ironic it was that you once played the Cowardly Lion in high school. You still inspire me today, even having only spent a few scant years with you. I cherish all of the art we made together, laughter and memories.

Miss you Caleb!!!

I met Caleb when we were at the Chinese program at University of MN together. What a tragedy to learn of his death. He has always been a so thoughtful, bright, and intensely passionate. He drew a picture of me which I still keep to this day. Each time I look at it, I recall his kindness he radiates. I will miss you always Caleb.

just thinking of you, caleb, and sweet Maya...thinking how we all affect each other, and how what we do, think and hear makes a difference...even in the lives of those we may only see once....we are all spirits...and here for a reason, for each other, ....there is one higher too...we must not forget that there is sense ,a beautiful deep meaning in life, one that carries on....love , jane from odin

Heh, Caleb, this is Mom. You know we all miss you, but we're so thankful you're with the Creator who loves us all and there will be a day when we will all be together again. The Bible says there are no tears in Heaven and that the former things will be remembered no more.

I think it's because of that, that we all have so much hope that it's not the end. Jesus said if we suffer with him, we shall also reign with him. I'm not exactly sure what we'll reign over, but He also said...