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Reuben Shirah Obituary

SHIRAH Lt. Cmd. Reuben H. Shirah, 62, of Fernandina Beach, Fla., passed away Saturday, May 16, 2009 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday at 11 A.M. in the Burgess Chapel of Oxley-Heard Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Following the service there will be the presentation of full military honors by the U.S. Navy honor guard. Oxley-Heard Funeral Directors. Please Sign the Guestbook @ Jacksonville.com

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Published by Florida Times-Union from May 18 to May 19, 2009.

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Sheri Farrell & Family

May 26, 2009

Tawny and Kristeena-We love you both so much and are so sorry for your loss. I remember calling numerous nights to get Reubens services over the phone just to help me pass college Algebra. I love you both and you are forever in our hearts.

Jack and Stacy vanLeliveld

May 24, 2009

Tawny Lyn, we were so sorry to hear about Reuben. Please know that our thoughts are with you and Kristeena.

Bobbi Taylor

May 22, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Professor Shirah was a great math teacher. He will be truly missed.

Jackie Miller

May 20, 2009

Reuben will be missed by many. My thoughts and prayers are with you Tawny and all the children. We didn't get together that often but when we did we had some great times. He was a good man, one that I was proud to call my cousin. May God bless you all. Love Jackie and Aunt Naomi

Lauren Mullen

May 20, 2009

Mr. Shirah was the only math teacher who actually made math easy for me. Before him, I would always get confused and annoyed, sometimes, even give up. He made math easy and fun for the first time in my life which made a great impact on me because it showed me how easy it is to learn and do math. He will be so deeply missed. God bless and rest him. My prayers go to you and your family.

Patsy Webb

May 20, 2009

Tawny, Reuben will be missed. We had some great times. He was the best Joke teller and the life of the party. We are thinking of you and Kristeena. Love, Patsy, Mitchell and Shelby

Julie Nixon

May 20, 2009

Tawny and Kristina - Our hearts and prayers are with you during this time. If we can do anything for you please let us know.

M Webb

May 19, 2009

Professor Shirah was an excellent instructor, he will be greatly missed.

My most sincere condolences.

Employees of Schindler Elevator

May 18, 2009

Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

RENAE TREY

May 18, 2009

YOU WERE THE GREATEST TEACHER AND DEAREST FRIEND EVER. MY LOVE AND SYMPATHY GOES OUT TO TAWNY AND YOUR DAUGHTER. YOU ARE GOING TO BE DEEPLY MISSED AND LOVINGLY REMEMBERED BY ALL. YOU TOUCHED OUR LIVES WITH YOUR SMILE AND HUMOROUS JOKES YOU ALWAYS SENT TO ME. I WILL MISS YOU...

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