Alfred Andrew Shier

Alfred Andrew Shier obituary, Mpls, MN

Alfred Andrew Shier

Alfred Shier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jul. 23, 2010.
Age 89 Of Coon Rapids Passed on July 21, 2010 of natural causes. Born to Everett and Ellen Shier in Carnduff Saskatchewan. They moved to St. Paul when Al was a young boy. Al joined the Marines in 1942 to become a weapons instructor and rose to the rank of Sergeant. He married Maxine Hammergren in 1945, who preceded him in death in 1987. Survived by son, Donald of Coon Rapids; sister, Donna Ludford; nieces and nephews. Al was a lifelong sportsman and an avid Green Bay Packers fan. Memorials to Park River Care Foundation (9899 Avocet, Coon Rapids, MN 55433) where Al lived happily the last 7 years of his life. Memorial service Monday 11 AM with visitation Sunday 1-4 PM and 1 hour prior to service all at: Washburn-McReavy Coon Rapids Chapel 763-767-1000 1827 Coon Rapids Blvd.

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August 17, 2010

Mary Erickson posted to the memorial.

July 28, 2010

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July 26, 2010

George Lowhigh posted to the memorial.

Mary Erickson

August 17, 2010

Don,
Just heard about your dad - know what you are going through as I just lost my dad in March at 91. Keeping you in our prayers. Mary and Don Erickson

July 28, 2010

Don
So sorry to hear about your Dad. My prayers are with your family at this time.

Julie Johnson, Spiritsong group

George Lowhigh

July 26, 2010

Don, You and your family are in my prayers.
Love,
George Michael Lowhigh

Paul Provost

July 26, 2010

George and I are thinking of you Donald. Sorry to hear of your fathers passing. Love you!

July 25, 2010

Don,
We are keeping you and your family in our prayers.
Love,
Denny and Darrie Dorsey

Sandy Callen

July 24, 2010

Thinking of you, Don...
Julie (Kasper) Moran told me she saw that your dad had passed. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time. Wishing you peace and comfort.

July 24, 2010

Don, we know you will miss your dad but we go on knowing that we
will see our loved ones again. Our Mass will be for you Sunday. God bless you. Love and prayers,
Don & Marcie Sparks

July 24, 2010

Don,
Thinking of you and sending good thoughts.
You have been a wonderful son and were always there for you Dad. May you find comfort in good memories.
Love,
Rich and Jeanie Theisen

Nancy Shier

July 24, 2010

Don,
What a long wonderful life your Dad had. Work, travel, family, fun, fishing, hunting,he had it all. Our family will miss him.
love

Father's Day 2010

Nancy Shier

July 24, 2010

Scott Onasch

July 24, 2010

Don I am very sorry for your loss. Thinking of you always.

Noreen Benedict

July 24, 2010

Dearest Don and family,
My heart goes out to you, upholding the love you and your dad shared. May you find comfort in knowing your folks dance together again in joy, a pure joy that is complete. Peace always,
Noreen

Nancy & Bob Mathewson

July 23, 2010

Don,
Sorry to hear of your loss. A parent has a special place in our lives and their passing can be a mixed blessing. May God grant you peace in your grief and may you have memories that will carry you through the tough times.

July 23, 2010

Don,

We're so sorry to hear about your Dad. Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this very difficult time. May God bless you and your family members.

Art and Candy Coates

July 23, 2010

Don,

I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your Dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May God be with you and give you strength during this difficult time.

Mary Schinn

Jane Tschida

July 23, 2010

Don,

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss. May you sense the Lord's loving presence today ... keeping you close to His heart, and assuring you of His tender care, and covering you with His grace.

With deepest sympathies,
Jane Tschida

"The Guys" at Grandma and Papa's house

Coleen Carlson

July 23, 2010

Don, I am sorry for the loss of your beloved father - Our love and support will always be here for you

Coleen and Bill Carlson

July 23, 2010

Don,
So sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. Our prayers are with you and may God be your peace during this difficult time.
Kathy (Pattock) and Tom Hosch

Doug/Bill Canale/Saks

July 23, 2010

Don,
We are sorry to hear about the loss of your Dad. May the memories you have of him bring you peace and comfort at this difficult time.

Steve Riley

July 23, 2010

Don, wishing you and your family peace and comfort as you go through this difficult time.

Jack & Mareta Medlin

July 23, 2010

Dear Don,
We extend our sincere sympathy to you in your sorrow. There is no replacement for the loss of a parent.
Jack & Mareta Medlin

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