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Donald Shire Obituary
Known for his strong Christian faith, musical talent, and great sense of humor, Donald Allen Shire, 79, of Mountain Home, AR passed away Christmas Eve. Formerly from Downers Grove, IL, Don's professions (veteran, postal worker, bus driver) was also venues for living out his faith.
He was a devoted husband to first Germaine (Bennett) Shire for 23 years who preceded him in death, and then to Donna (Spader) Shire for 30 years. He dearly loved his family. Son-Donald Shire (wife-Kathy, Andy, Julie and Katie), Daughter-Linda (Shire) Foster (husband-Glenn, Phillip, Jere and Renee), son-Ronald Shire, daughter-Susan (Shire) Austin (husband-Jon, Barak, Javan) and daughter-Charlene (Shire) Lauger (husband-Paul, Brian, Junrey, Emelita and Ashley), and his 12 great grandchildren. He valued the relationships he had with family as well as his very dear friends.
He is also survived by sisters Eunice Manley and Marion Kirkland and brothers Howard Shire and Larry Shire. Donald was a member of Mountain Home Bible Church and generously gave of his musical talent as well as his sense of humor.
The family strongly desires that no flowers be sent. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Don Shire Ministries for the purpose of ministering to widows and orphans. There will be a memorial service to celebrate God's goodness in Don's life on Wednesday, December 28th, 2011 at 6pm at Mountain Home Bible Church.
In order to honor Don's wishes, we ask that you bring a song in your heart, a smile on your face, and a desire to share the love of Christ.
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Susan
June 11, 2012
Thanks to all of you for your kind words and remembrances of dad. It was an encouragement to read your words again as I am thinking of dad a lot today. Next week is father's day and it's hard to imagine that I won't be calling him and teasing him about me being his favorite! I too am thankful for his love of Christ and sense of humor - both got our family through many difficult, and good, times.
Joy Bice
January 13, 2012
To all of the Shire family, I want to express my sympathy at the loss of your husband, father, and grandfather. I'm so grateful that you all have the hope of heaven and the joy of knowing Don is with his savior.
Mark and Sherry Voth
January 4, 2012
So sorry to hear of your loss. Char, you and your family are in our prayers.
Hans & Susan Genrich
January 3, 2012
Perhaps they are not the stars, but rather openings in Heaven where the love of our lost ones pours through and shines down upon us to let us know they are happy. I know you will watch over your children, family, and friends guiding them from heaven. Your memory lives on in your children and with all the people you have helped and have touched I am sure your kids know what a wonderful, caring, and lovng person you are!
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Bruce Redmond
January 3, 2012
We enjoyed the memories of Don, Donna and Char when we were on the pastoral staff at NBC (GracePointe). Love to all and so sorry for your loss!
Maurice Baessler
December 30, 2011
i will never forget your great sense of humor. thank you, that I could get to know you. Maurice, Dortmund Germany
Rest In Peace My Friend, Don.
Jeffery & Sherry Thompson
December 28, 2011
I will miss seeing Don in Mountain Home. We had been Letter Carriers in Downers Grove, Illinois together for many Years, along with Gene Wright of Flippin, Arkansas, and Dennis Whitten, of Effingham, Illinois. I just saw two of our many Friends tonight 28 Dec 2011, from Downers Grove, Illinois, Dave Fergeson, and Bob Springstroh, at The Service for Don. Not only did I work with Don, he was my Mailman when I lived with my Parents. I think I just heard Don say, "Hey Jeff, Shut Up". Tonight, I saw how Blessed Don was with such a Wonderful Family, and my Prayers go out to you, with our Deepest Sympathy, Jeff and Sherry Thompson Gassville, Arkansas
Dorenda Anderson
December 28, 2011
I can hear you singing in the heavenly choir Don! Thank You for blessing my sister with 30 years of life with you. Until we meet again. Dorenda
Gene & Judy Wright
December 28, 2011
I, with Jeff, and Dennis worked with Don in Downers Grove back in the 70's.
We know he is with the Lord Jesus and starting a new life for eternity.
Dennis Spader
December 28, 2011
With 15 siblings that means basically, 15 in-laws! Don was 'Mr. Sunshine' as he always put smiles on faces where ever he went. He now can, in spirit form, be pure sunlight. We all will miss him dearly, yet know his spirit even better now. Thanks for being in our family, and being you.
Hugs & love, Dennis & Elizabeth
Tim & Suzanne Fink and family
December 28, 2011
Our hearts and prayers are with you as you mourn the loss on this earth of such a warm, godly man. His godly legacy is evidenced in his children who follow in his footsteps of his love for God and his wonderful sense of humor. We praise God for the hope that we have in reuniting with him in heaven.
Now faith is confidence in what we hope for and assurance about what we do not see. Hebrews 11:1
December 28, 2011
So sorry to hear about your Dad. We do understand; we know you'll enjoy reminiscing of how he affected your lives and those around him. Hugs, Kurt & Chris Cain
December 27, 2011
Donna and Family. What a great Guy! I worked with Don @ Downers Grove Post Office. His wit and humor set him aside from everyone else. He was a great friend and cartoonist in our office. If you needed to "get in a good mood" all you would have to do was see Don and his smile; always a good word to everyone. He will be missed. Karen Lind, D.G. Post office
Patti Shire-Maciejewski
December 27, 2011
We will miss Uncle Don very much. It will not be the same without him. I will hold his smile and spirit in my heart forever. A big hug to the family. Thoughts and Prayers are with you all. I Love You
Melinda (Spader) North
December 27, 2011
No one could make me laugh like Uncle Don. His sense of humor and love for life was a true blessing! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all as you say good-bye to your husband, dad, grandfather, friend. Don, I have no doubt that you will enjoy your time in heaven with all those who have gone before you. Please greet Dad for us and remind him not to cheat at cards!!
Dan Shire
December 27, 2011
Our lives are a little less full without Uncle Don in them. A man filled with love, joy, and humor. He enriched all the lives he touched. The memories he left us will be treasured.
Amber Schooley
December 27, 2011
We are thinking about you all and hope that this time brings your families together to share your best memories and lots of love....
Tom and Judi Hester
December 26, 2011
Don was a man's man who was loved by everyone who knew him. We had the privilege to know Don and Donna as our favorite couple for over 25 years. Don was rich in the Lord and you could see Christ's face through him. Oh how we will miss his voice, wonderful e-mails and friendship. Our hearts go out to Donna and the children. You have been in our prayers and will continue to be as you travel this journey in life. We send our love
December 26, 2011
It was our privilege to have known Don while in the service and had the wonderful Christian fellowship with he and Geri and also with Donna after they moved to Mtn Home. May God give you the strength you need from day to day. You are in our Prayers.
In Christian Love
Jack and Helen Gregory
Willow Springs, Missouri
Edward and Donna Favia
December 26, 2011
Dear Shire Family,
Uncle Don will greatly be missed,his humor and kindness ,and love of the lord showed in everything he did ,and has carried on in all of you.Our Prayers and thoughts are with each of you.LOVE YOU.
Betty Howden
December 26, 2011
What a wonderful friend. How I will miss those funny, encouraging emails after my surgery. After you greet your wonderful LORD, be sure to say hello to "Boob." Love you. My prayer will always be with Donna.
December 26, 2011
Dear Donna and Family:
Our comfort at this time is knowing that for Don to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord. Don was a dear friend nd beloved in the Lord. He is singing praise as never before!
His life truly counted for God and set a great example for fellow believers.
Donna, we love you and are praying for you. Also praying for the physical pain you are going through. Wish we could be with you at this time but we are in Florida with our son. But God hears and answers prayers from Florida.
We just sent a donation to Donald Shire Ministries in honor of Don. Didn't see any place to show it was a gift in remembrance of Don.
In the love of Christ,
Pastor and Linda Ross
Wes and Judy Anderson
December 26, 2011
Don never changed--a man of God and FAITHFUL thru a life of caring and loving those God put in his path. Well done, good and faithful servant....enter into the joy of your Lord. Love in Cbrist, Wes and Judy Anderson
December 26, 2011
You all are in our prayers. It was a privilege to know Don for many years. May God wrap His arms of love, comfort and peace around you.
Peg & Ron Burnett
December 26, 2011
Dear Ron and Family,
We were sorry to hear about your loss, but what a beautiful obituary. It is obvious he left a legacy of faith and love. May God comfort each of you.
In His Love, Jeanie and Kevin Rorie
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