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She was my inspiration at Flowing Wells H.S. Thank you.
Lynn Otto Nelson
January 12, 2023
Tucson, Arizona
Dear Shirley, -- You left me November 27, 2022, after 43 years of a deeply fulfilling marriage. This letter is to you, to thank you. -- You grew up in the western Pennsylvania town of Tarentum, where you said you seldom saw the sky because it was obscured by industrial smoke. Your parents ran a...
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Lynn Otto Nelson
January 12, 2023
The world has lost a spectacular advocate, friend and teacher. You saved my life on several occasions in High School, and during my early years of college. You taught me so many things about how to care for children & people, especially those less fortunate than ourselves. You employed me for several years to babysit your children, Madeline & Lisa, and sometimes entrusted them to me for whole weekends. One college semester, you bought all my books for me because I couldn't afford them. I...
Cathy Tullgren
December 06, 2022 | Friend
Jim - What a beautiful letter of tribute you wrote to your amazing and beloved wife. Ron told me of Shirley's passing and I am SO sorry. Thoughts and prayers are with you and the family. Love, Pam
Pam Duncan
December 06, 2022 | Work
Dear Jim, Madeline and Lisa, What a wonderful tribute to a wonderful woman. "You had an eye for people who might be standing back or who might feel uncomfortable in a situation, and you made sure that they felt seen and heard." This sums up Shirley to me so accurately -- and I was lucky enough to be on the receiving end of her gift more than once along the way.
Sarah Gassen
December 05, 2022
Jim, Madeline and Lisa - I send you love and light for such a great loss. May you never forget the impact she had on everyone she met - including me! She will live on in each of you.
Randi Kisiel
December 05, 2022 | Other
Jim we're saddened by your loss. Your deep love and respect for your wife is palpable. It would appear she was as focused and professional in her work as you were in yours. The strength of your loving family will be a benefit to all of you in the coming days. Dave and Judy Skog
former Arizona Daily Star employee Dave Skog
December 05, 2022 | Other
Dear Jim, Madeline and Lisa. Such a bright and beautiful light has left our world. I am so sorry for your loss - a loss for us all - and send my heartfelt condolences.
Bonnie Bazata
December 03, 2022 | Friend