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Shirley Cassady Obituary
Shirley Beverly Cassady, passed away April 8, 2014, peacefully in her sleep. She was born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Mrs. Cassady attended Central High School in Detroit. She moved to Tucson, Arizona in 1956. During her residency in Tucson, was active in B'nai B'rith, PTA, the Democratic Party, a member of Congregation Anshei Israel and she was President of the Indoor and Good Sports Club, which brought disabled and abled bodied people together. Mrs. Cassady moved to California and remarried returning to Scottsdale, Arizona after two years. She became active in the Tonto Elementary School PTA. She was widowed in 1985. In 1988 Mrs. Cassady met Mr. Snyder. During these years she enjoyed ballroom dancing and traveling. She was an election official for Maricopa County for over a decade. She was also membership director for the Arizona Country Dancer's Association (ACDA) and a member of the Red Hat Society. Mrs. Cassady is survived by her beloved partner of over 25 years, William Snyder; her children, Faith Robin (Peter) Buchin of Tucson, Dale (Rachel) Scott Horne of Cincinnati; Tammy (Eddie) Lynne Frias of California; Lawrence Duane Cassady of Gilbert; brother Avram Sachs of Skokie, IL; four grandchildren; one great-grandson, many dear friends, and her cherished, constant, canine companion, Precious. Funeral services were held April 10, 2014 at Green Acres Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in memory of Shirley Cassady to Hospice of the Valley, 2020 E. Woodside Court, Gilbert, AZ, 85297. Donations may also be made graveside. Arrangements by Sinai Mortuary.
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Larry Cassady
April 6, 2022
Mom...I miss you terribly. You were always there for me and I wish I could talk to you and see you every day.
I love you,
Your Son.
Larry Cassady
April 6, 2020
Not a single day goes by that I don't miss you. I wish you were here to talk to...I love you mom and miss you greatly.
May 11, 2014
Happy Mother's Day Mom!
Love you, xoxox ~ Tammy
Brian Kishline
May 1, 2014
Loving memories of a head rub, a hug and a big beautiful smile for every meeting in my childhood. Miss you "Auntie"
Tammy & Eddie
April 25, 2014
Mom,
Even though we can't hear your voice or physically see or touch you, I know you are there as I can feel your presence. You are always near and just a thought away.
I know you are watching all of us from way up there, and we find comfort in knowing that someday we will be reunited. We are glad you are free of pain, happy and at peace now.
You will live on in our hearts and in our memories forever, and we thank-you for everything throughout our lives!
We love and miss you mom, until we meet again………your daughter and son-in-law
Tammy & Eddie
April 23, 2014
I miss you and losing you makes me sad.but seeing you suffer the last two weeks was worse. I look at the sofa where you spent so many years and remember some of the good times we had. Precious misses you too but of course she can't tell anyone. She was your constant companion for 9 1/2 years. Its hard to let go. life is not always fair but we must go on. I did't always tell you I loved you like I should have but I think you knew. At least I hope so. Good by for now.
Bill
Betty Sharpe
April 19, 2014
Shirley - I cherish our friendship and the fun we had - especially going out to dinner. I will always treasure the beautiful necklace and earrings- we laughingly called each other "sisters". You are in my thoughts.
Faith Robin Buchin
April 17, 2014
Mom, the person I am today is because of you. You taught me so many things about life, tangible and intangible. As your first born, I learned how to cook; to sew; to care for babies; to respect others, regardless of religion or skin color; to be an advocate for the disabled and downtrodden. You instilled faith, wisdom, and values deep inside me. I will love you always.
Larry Cassady
April 16, 2014
Mom...I will always cherish the time we had together. You were not just my parent, but my best friend. Love always, your son.
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