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Tom and Naomi Shirley
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Tom and Naomi Shirley Obituary
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Fallonn Forshee
March 28, 2014
SORRY FOR THE LOSS, BUT SO TOUCHED BY THE ROMANTIC AND SWEET ENDING.
Mary McDonald
March 24, 2014
I am so deeply saddened by the loss of these 2 wonderful people.
Uncle Tom has always seemed larger than life to me since I was a child. A mans man with integrity and true kindness.
Naomi was a stunning,classic beauty. As I grew up knowing her, I found her to be very caring, loving and fun to be around.
They both had quite the sense of humor. Uncle Tom with his practical jokes, often using his exotic critters as the butt of these jokes.
They will be missed by all of us who's lives they have touched.
My heart,thoughts and prayers go out to all the family.
TOM & NAOMI SHIRLEY
They lived and loved together, laughed and cried together and now passed together only to be joined into their eternal life.... sharing a new everlasting adventure.
With love,
Tina Lane
March 23, 2014
Tom worked with my Dad Roy Q Lane for several years we are very sorry for the lose of such great people.....our hearts go out to thier family...
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Jim Cox
March 22, 2014
From the 1950s on, Tom Shirley was a name you knew if you loved the Glades. Make no mistake about it, the Glades was Tom's territory and you had better not do anything that would harm it or the critters in it. I remember Naomi when she worked for Silver Drugs on 27th Avenue in Golden Glades back in the early 60s. I think she managed the place, a very impressive lady. All the best to the Shirley family.
Amy Marion
March 22, 2014
The Shirley/Davis family was part of my life since the day I was born, this couple always seemed larger than life, even the way they left this world is pretty amazing. Love you Aunt Melanie, Shannon, and Blake...condolences to Tommy and Troy and the rest of the family!
Patrick McDonald
March 21, 2014
Words do not express the magnitude of these losses to the Gladesman culture and South Florida history... A truly remarkable and loving couple that served as an inspiration to all that had the privilege of getting to meet them.
May the lord bless their shared journey!
Patty and the Cordell family
March 21, 2014
Troy and the Shirley family,
Your wonderful memories will help you through these difficult times. All of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Paula Taylor
March 20, 2014
God bless their souls together forever.
Eddie and Colleen Blount
March 20, 2014
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
brenda thomas
March 20, 2014
I love you both you will be miss alot
Genevieve Campbell
March 20, 2014
We will all miss you both! I wish I could have thanked them for being there and spent more time with them before they passed but now they will both be watching over us all and will always be in our hearts. <3
Patricia BEAUD
March 20, 2014
I just read this story is very impressive, I think the whole family at this difficult time, but Tom and Naomi will always be together for eternity.
Casper (butch) Townsend
March 20, 2014
A man of many men I met him when I was just a youngster in Naples Florida I told him that some day I would be a game warden he said he would be waiting There are so
Many things about the man that made him different all good that's why I say a man of many men Mr Shirley you and your wife are what dreams and movies are made from. Rest in peace yu two wonderful friends
Arvelle Hodge
March 20, 2014
I heard about this story today and it has touched me. They seem like wonderful people. I send you all of my love during this difficult time.
JOE RIVEIRA
March 20, 2014
OUR DEEPEST LOVE AND PRAYERS TO THE SHIRLEY FAMILY.."OUR IDOL" WILL TRULY BE MISSED..
THE RIVEIRA FAMILIES.
Carol Levine
March 20, 2014
I had the privilege of working with Tom back in the late 60s when I worked at the GFC office in Kendall. He was unfailingly kind, always a gentleman, and loved the Everglades almost as much as he loved Naomi and the kids. He is a true legend. Rest in peace dear friends.
H. Hurst
March 19, 2014
Tom was and is what the Everglades are all about , he well be sorely missed , but the legend well not be forgotten
Jerry Lee McMillon
March 19, 2014
So sorry for the lose to the Shirley Family , my prayers are with you all.
Good day in the Glades!!
Joe Crabb
March 19, 2014
Tom and I both went to Miami Jackson High School where we graduated in 1949. We spent many nights and days in the everglades, hunting, fishing and catching snakes. I am so happy, he was able to fulfill the reminder of his life doing what he loved.
We are so sorry for the family for such a sudden departure of Naomi and Tom. Our prayers are with all of you at this time of sorrow.
Love in Christ,
Joe and Betty Crabb
JOE RIVEIRA JR
March 19, 2014
JOSEPH RIVEIRA
March 19, 2014
Please accept our deepest condolences. When you think of the everglades, you automatically think of Tom Shirley, MR. EVERGLADES.
Donna Graser
March 19, 2014
You have my deepest sympathy Tom and Gus We're friends for years I have so many fond memories of Tom and Naomi They Are all together now in heaven Gus Passed away in January 2011
Tommy Taylor
March 19, 2014
My friends Tom and Naomi will be greatly missed by my family , I had the honor of working for him for several years as a Deputy Warden in the 60's and 70's , we often talked and shared stories about the old days ,Tom's life work was to make Florida a better place and to preserve the Everglades for generations to come , honor Tom by leaving only your footprints when you visit the Everglades , Rest in Peace my friend .
One of many great holidays and food.
Butch Campbell
March 19, 2014
Tom and Naomi were the closest thing to my children having grandparents and always took an interest to our well-being. it was always a pleasure to share the holidays with them and we will miss them so very much.
Tammy Hendrickson-Lasley
March 19, 2014
To the family my sincere love and prayers. How lucky and blessed you all were to have them as parents, grandparents, etc. I knew Officer Shirley through my dads radiator shop and mutual friends in the Game Warden division. When I was younger I wanted to grow up to be a Game Warden because of Officer Shirley and a couple of other Wardens that we knew. I met Mrs Shirley a few times and she was a wonderful person. To see the two of them together was to see what true love was. My heart hurts at the loss but joyous in the fact that they are still together. God thank you for sharing them with us and letting them walk through our lives. God bless you all.
Stephen Ferguson
March 19, 2014
Prayers go out the the Shirley family. Just saw her last week when I delivered medical supplies to her for her husband. My heart goes out to their family and friends.
DAVID KINDER
March 19, 2014
I grew up next door to the Shirleys. They always made me feel like I was part of there family. Tom and Naomi taught me so much about the glades and life in general.Tom was the father I never had. We have been friends for over 50 years. My hart goes out to Shirley family. I love you guys
Darrell & Teri Trippe
March 19, 2014
To The Shirley Family:
With deepest sympathy, our hearts are filled with sorrow. We wish to express our sympathy in your loss and to let you know that our thoughts are with you and your family. With Much Love, Darrell & Teri Trippe
March 19, 2014
Tom and Naomi, you will be missed by the
entire extended Franny Taylor family, you were good friends,and champions of
the Everglades,GOD bless you both.
GEORGE TAYLOR.
Big ED & Sharon Moller
March 19, 2014
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
K
March 19, 2014
Great couple. Thank God he allowed them to continue living their next life together peacefully...
J
March 19, 2014
All I can say is that a man has to look up to someone as a role model . Tom was the best . He was my HERO...
March 19, 2014
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
March 19, 2014
It was an honor to know both of you, thank you so much for all you have done for future generations. God Bless, my heart goes out to your family. Sincerly, Jennean Hooker
Charles Morehead
March 19, 2014
Tom taught me a great deal about the Everglades and airboating. Truly a pioneer and a gentleman. Naomi was always his rock and a wonderful woman. May you both rest in peace and thanks for the memories.
Art Mauger
March 19, 2014
I never had the privilege of meeting these fine people, but I felt God knew one couldn't live without the other, and received both into Heaven close to each other. May He surround all the family with a blanket of his love.
Josh Levy
March 18, 2014
Sounds like you were great people. Thanks for caring so much about the everglades.
joe pasint
March 18, 2014
Miss goin to your camp in bad weather during hunting season in the glades years ago.
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