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David Brown
March 3, 2022
although i only got to enjoy small amount of time with him he left a lasting place in my heart. what a great man !
SHIRLEY. BARBER
January 28, 2021
STILL REMEMBER GEORGE AS A DEAR FRIEND AND A FAN OF THE MINOR LEAGUE IN PEORIA AT MEINEN FIELD AND THE CUBS. WITH MIKIE AND ALL THE FRIENDS OF PETE AND ALL. THIS IS SHIRLEY BARBER STILL ROOTING FOR CUBS AT 92. DOING GOOD. MELBOURNE,FL
Don Hickey
February 16, 2018
Jim, I am sorry that you, your Mother, Jane & all your family will have to endure the loss of your Dad.
God Bless the Shadid family!!
Vicki Baumgarten
February 7, 2018
Deepest sympathies to the Shadid family.
George was one in a million.
He will be missed.
Sincerely,
Gary and Vicki Baumgarten
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DAVE BROWN
February 7, 2018
JIM, SORRY TO HEAR YOUR DAD PASSED. HE WAS GREAT MAN. EVEN THOU I ONLY MET HIM ONCE I WILL NEVER FORGET HIM.
Laura Corpuz
February 6, 2018
Dear Lorraine and Family,
So deeply sorry to learn that George passed away. We can always remember how good of an individual he was, a very honorable gentleman.
PAFIS (Peoria Area Friends of International Students) at Bradley University will always be thinking of him and his generosity as well as his family.
When the good Lord calls our loved ones to be with Him in heaven, he leaves us a gift of everlasting memories so that we can keep him in our prayers. He is now enjoying the beauty of the garden in heaven and living a peaceful life with our Creator. We are here for you, Lorraine.
May the soul of George rest in peace. Amen.
Love and prayers, Ric and Laura Corpuz
Therese Church
February 6, 2018
"Earth has no sorrow that Heaven cant heal"
I extend prayers of Peace and Comfort to the family. Judge & Jim jr , the compassion and fairness you showed others was a true legacy from your loved one and I pray you are recipients of the same measure now.
God bless and comfort your hearts.
Waters of Life Fellowship
Pastor Therese Church
Tom Herink
February 6, 2018
To Jim and family. Your dad was truly a wonderful and upbeat man who used his God-given gifts to help many- especially working men and women and their families. God bless you Jimmy and peace be with you all.
February 6, 2018
The Barkley family sends their deepest sympathy to the Shadid family.
"George, thanks for some of the BEST memories of our lives - you will always be remembered!"
Jim & Mary Kay Barkley
Jim Sligar
February 5, 2018
From all the neighbors of Ellis St. A great friend and role model to me and my brother Tim. Jim,Judy, and Tim Sligar. Our deepest sympathy to Jim,Loraine, and the Shadid family.
Bill Edley
February 5, 2018
May God embrace his soul, and grant his family peace.
Deborah Easley
February 5, 2018
To Jim Shadid and Family, so sorry for the loss of your father. You have our deepest Condolences. Curtis & Deborah Easley
Lois Yoches
February 5, 2018
Jim, I'm so sorry to hear that your father died recently. My thoughts and prayers reach out to you during these difficult days.
Bill Reising
February 5, 2018
The Shadid Family, So sorry to read of George's passing--a great guy and friend to many.Our prayers & thoughts are with you. Bill and Patti Reising
Nia Odeoti-Hassan
February 5, 2018
Mrs Shadid and family
Words cannot express my admiration and respect for Senator Shadid. He was very kind and compassionate to us as staff people. I am so honored and privileged that God allowed our paths to cross,
February 4, 2018
To the Shadid family may our prayers comfort you and God continue to bless and keep you in his tender care. Sheriff Shadid was a great man and I was honored to have worked under his leadership. May God grant you peace that surpasses all understanding. Linda Faulkner
Stephen D Anderson
February 4, 2018
George lived next to our family on Mary St in the 1950's. I believe that is when he first moved to Peoria. He certainly did the family name proud. Thoughts and prayers to the Shadid Family.
February 4, 2018
Our deepest sympathy to the family I always will remember George with great memories
Love always
Mike and Carolyn Abdnour
(John and Vickie Abdnour son from streator)
Diana Johnson
February 4, 2018
Mikie,
We are sad to read of George's passing. George was special in serving the people and making the world a better place. We are glad that we got to know his son George and you at Mt. Hawley Country Club. We hope the many, many happy memories will help you and your family get through this most difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
With Deepest Sympathy,
Diana & Ed Johnson
Peoria, IL.
Bill and Bev Hill
February 4, 2018
George was a role model and example of tolerance and bringing people together in the PD. He was a man to listen to.
Bill and Jaet Miller
February 4, 2018
What a great man he was. George was always so much fun. We had many fun times with him and Lorraine. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wonderful family.
Steve Blumenshine
February 4, 2018
Sorry for your loss , sending thoughts and prayers to the family.
Bill O'Brien
February 4, 2018
My Deepest Sympathy to the Shadid family on the loss of George. He was an "original", honest and authentic. He will be missed by all whose lives he touched. Rest in Peace, my friend.
Ray Hanania
February 4, 2018
I was a cub reporter covering Chicago City Hall in the 1970s when I met George after serving in the US Air Force during the Vietnam War and then being reassigned to the Peoria Air National Guard in 1975 through 1982. Mr. Shadid was a role model to many and as someone interested in the history of Arab Americans and Lebanese Americans I was able to interview him years ago. RIP. So sorry to hear about the passing of a giant in Illinois politics.
David Bozarth
February 4, 2018
Just a good guy, a real good guy. What sad news.
Lynches
February 4, 2018
We are so very sorry to hear about your Dad's passing, Jim & Jane & Mikie. Our thoughts & prayers are with you & your families as you grieve such a wonderful man and the legacy he has left behind.
Ken & Teri Lynch
SHIRLEY RAKER BARBER
February 4, 2018
I KNEW GEORGE SHADID FROM THIRD STREET, PEORIA,IL AS A NEIGHBOR UP THE STREET AND A FRIEND FROM MEINEN FIELD AND RESPECTED HIM IN HIS POLICE ENDEAVORS AND JUST AN OLD FRIEND FROM PEORIA,IL. I AM SHIRLEY RAKER BARBER NOW RETIRED AND LIVING IN MELBOURNE,FL WITH MY HUSBAND RUSSELL "BUD' BARBER AND LAST TALKED TO HIM AT MEINEN FIELD BEFORE THE MOVE DOWNTOWN. HE WAS ALWAYS A GOOD JOVIAL PERSON WITH FRIENDS GALORE AND PROUD OF HIS WORK AS A CITIZEN AND REPRESENTATIVE OF PEORIA AND ILLINOIS.
YOU WILL BE MISSED GEORGE. R I P. SHIRLEY
I WILL BE 90 ALSO AND STILL DOING FINE.
WE SAT WITH MICHELLE AT A LOT OF THE GAMES AT MEINEN FIELD
February 3, 2018
Our prayers and thoughts are with you. Vickie and Donny Motteler
harold marteness
February 3, 2018
I knew George for 62 years. His smile and laugh will be missed. He was a man of courage and integrity. My sincere condolences to his family
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