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Shelly Gable Obituary
Shelly K. Gable
May 4, 1962 - October 9, 2020
Shelly Kimberly Gable passed away October 9, 2020 at her home in Alameda, California after a long and courageous battle with cancer, with her final days surrounded by her loving family and friends.
She was born in Waterloo, Iowa on May 4, 1962 and is survived by her daughter Samantha and mother Sherry Gable. She was preceded in death by her father Jim Gable. She is also survived by her extended family Skyla, Shepherd, George and Simco, and took with her memories of Pasha, Asta, Sasha and Synta.
Shelly got her BA in Finance in 1984, graduating magna cum laude from Iowa State University. She went on to get her MBA at the University of Iowa, and after graduating moved to California where she later got her license to practice public accounting. She worked for several accounting and real estate development firms before starting her own accounting business.
To know Shelly was to know an amazing mother, daughter, friend, and philanthropist. She met every challenge and lived life to its fullest, from raising her daughter, running her own business, traveling the world, and giving much of her life and love to the animals of Alameda.
A private service will be held at Greer Family Mortuary in Alameda on October 23 at 3:30pm. For those who wish to join the service through a live stream link, please send a request to [email protected]. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter (FAAS) at alamedaanimalshelter.org to continue her legacy of creating a more humane world for animals and people. Donations can also be made to the Cholangiocarcinoma Foundation at cholangiocarcinoma.org whose mission is to find a cure and provided Shelly much support while she battled the disease.
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Jane and John Cocuzzi
October 22, 2020
We are so very sorry for your loss. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers.
Paul Rettig
October 22, 2020
I worked with Shelly at KPMG in the late 80's. I was right out of college and she was about two years ahead of me. She was kind, patience and helpful to the newbies (like me).
All my best to Shelly's family and friends.
Barry and Jane Wilson
October 21, 2020
We are so sorry to hear of Shelly´s passing. Our deepest sympathies to Sherry and extended family.
Vickie Trent
October 21, 2020
Oh, Sherry..I am deeply saddened to read about Shelly's courageous battle with cancer and her passing. I know that she is the light of your life. You and Samantha are in my prayers during this sad and difficult time. Hugs, Vickie
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