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Madelynne Johnson
March 18, 2020
Shirley and I worked together at The Bush School Library for ten years. Her love for sharing the joy of books with children was an inspiration for me to continue library work. She loved her family, pets, the arts, travel, cooking, and, of course, reading. She was a life-long learner. My condolences to the Loper family.
Joan Larson
March 4, 2020
I truly enjoyed our friendship that began at the Seattle Art Museum. There certainly were some interesting times there! My move to California meant keeping touch via cards and phone. My most memorable time with Shirley was a great trip to Spain! I believe both of us had a wonderful time!
So long, Shirley......
Love,
Joan
Dervin Brenda
March 3, 2020
Shirley: Sorry that our journeys crossed so late in our lives -- with both of us struggling to cope. I saw what a fine sensibility you had towards Mae (who arranged our meetings), toward your lovely and caring niece (who awed me for how much she cared for you), toward knowledge, toward books. I am so sorry I was not more capable by then but I treasure our brief shared time-lines. Love, Brenda Dervin
March 1, 2020
OUR CONDOLENCES TO THE ENTIRE LOPER AND MCLURGE FAMILY. WE WILL MISS HER, AND HER SMILES FOR ALL. YUCCA AND I FEEL THE LOSS, AND EXTEND OUR LOVE. SO HAPPY SHE VISITED ALL THE BEAUTIFUL PLACES EXPLAINED IN SHIRLEYS OBITUARY. I HAD NO IDEA THAT HER OLDEST SON WAS BORN IN ENGLAND. LOVE TO MATT AND BILL, AND THEIR WIVES, AND CHILDREN.
BILL AND YUCCA CLIPPINGER
Shirley Loper with her sister, sons, nephews and nieces
William Loper
March 1, 2020
Shirley on Orcas Island, Summer 2009 with sons Matt and Bill
William Loper
March 1, 2020
Shirley on Orcas Island, Summer 2015, with her two sons Bill and Matt.
March 1, 2020
SJ was the least lazy person I ever met. She loved life, and was a tactful fighter for justice and for all. She was a mother who adored her family and husband Bob, and the romance of words. I miss her already and love her always, but the memories are great. - Eve Roberts
Shirley helps decorate for Dia de los Muertos 2007
Cathy Heffron
March 1, 2020
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