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1962
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2022
John Shirley Obituary
John was born April 8, 1962, in Saint Louis, Missouri, to Francis and Joann Shirley. He was the older of two children.
Throughout his childhood he loved playing baseball, swimming and the drums. He was very fond of his cousins Lynda and Rob.
Being a military child, they moved around and eventually made their way to Fort Richardson, Anchorage, Alaska, in 1975.
In Anchorage, he met his first wife, Julie, and had two beautiful children, Stephen and Tamara Shirley.
In 2011, he moved to Fairbanks. Here in Fairbanks is where he met his life partner, Lisa Tacke. John and Lisa spent every possible moment together. They went on several memorable vacations.
John knew no stranger. He could sit down and strike up a conversation with anyone. He was a good listener, father, grandfather, companion and friend. He will be missed by many.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Joann Shirley; father, Francis Shirley; and sister, Lisa Noftsger.
A celebration of life will be held from 6-9 p.m. Dec. 12, 2022, at the Moose Lodge, 98 Tenth Ave., Fairbanks, Alaska.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
Memories and Condolences
for John Shirley
6 Entries
Dannie O´Brien
November 22, 2024
Correction, sister Lisa O´Brien.
Dannie Obrien
November 20, 2024
John was the only true support I had as we nursed his sister,my wife´ as she died of pancreatic cancer.
Dannie O´Brien
November 20, 2024
John was my Brother in law and I could not have chosen a better man. A straight shooter, with intelligence and common sense.
Helen P.L. Swishr
December 14, 2022
I am sadden to hear this. I loved working with John at Northern Air Cargo. He always made me smile. Even when things were tough, he always made me laugh. I was bummed he moved to Fairbanks but happy for the changes he needed to make. John will forever be in my heart. I send my love and prayers to Johns family.
art
December 11, 2022
So sorry Lisa for your loss. John was just a fun person to know, and I enjoyed every time I was in his company.
Sherry Johnson
December 7, 2022
Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss. It seems, at a time like this, there is nothing to say to make things better. I know you are surrounded by love. Allow them to help you through this.
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