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Shirley Case Tribute

Shirley Case Online Memorial

Memories of Shirley Case

Free and Young

Timothy Jun 30, 2011

It's 2011 and I've only just learned of Shirley's passing. I met Shirley in Ottawa in 1998. We spent 4 months together doing a co-op work term at Nortel. Went to lots of shows together. Ate lots of meals together. And shared each other's company. Then I ran into her in Vancouver a few years later. She was always travelling the world trying to help wherever she could. Such a breath of fresh air and so much fun. I am stunned by the the news of her passing but am pleased that she journeys on. Shirley - you are loved, celebrated and remembered. See you in the next life.

We'll always have Smithers...

Valmond Chartrand Oct 18, 2010

I met Shirley, many many years ago in a small town in British Columbia called Smithers while participating in the Katimavik program. I, along with 10 other people lived for almost 3 months with Shirley. She would always make us laugh and smile and had certain way of making us see the "other point of view" trying to open the minds and broaden the horizon a couple of smartass youths who thought they knew everything.

I'm sure that there are still pic-niks on the beach and Shoe houses in Heaven.

Take Care Shirley

Val

Correction to Shirley Case Memorial Location

Hugh Schnell Sep 30, 2010

I just realized there is a typo in the location of the memorial site my wife and I created for Shirley. Here is the corrected location details:

On the NW 24-1-12-W2 or, Latitude 49.032597N and Longitude -103.291708W, there is a memory stone for our friend, Shirley Case. This stone is also in memory of Nicole Dial and Jacqueline Kirk, who died with Shirley.

If you go to the website we created (http://www.shirleycase.com) you will see a Google Earth snap shot of the area. The resolution is not good.

Hugh & Heather

Hugh Schnell (Sep 30, 2010)

The website above is not working. It is: http://www.shirleycase.com

Correction to Shirley Case Memorial Location

Hugh Schnell Sep 30, 2010

I just realized there is a typo in the location of the memorial site my wife and I created for Shirley. Here is the corrected location details:

On the NW 24-1-12-W2 or, Latitude 49.032597N and Longitude -103.291708W, there is a memory stone for our friend, Shirley Case. This stone is also in memory of Nicole Dial and Jacqueline Kirk, who died with Shirley.

If you go to the website we created (http://www.shirleycase.com) you will see a Google Earth snap shot of the area. The resolution is not good.

Hugh & Heather

carrot juice

Jeff Sep 24, 2010

Shirley...has it been over 2 yrs already? You interviewed, hired and helped to train me in Banda Aceh in 2007. You offered me free hot tea and snacks in your office - so I often came there for these and to just chat. You had to be one of the most welcoming, warm people in the whole compound we had in those stressful days. I could count on you for a laugh, for some tips and for a general feeling of feeling welcome. The last time we talked, it was over carrot juice at some little lunch joint in Aceh..around Feb 2008 I believe. We were talking about career choices and your next move. You wanted to get more involved with youth, girls and education. I'm so glad you had the opportunity to do what you wanted in this life - you made it a better place for so many. Yeah, its been more than 2 yrs, but I still tear up when I think about the fact that you are not of this earth any more. If only we could have another carrot juice and a chat. See you on the other said, friend.

Website for Shirley Case

Hugh and Heather Schnell Sep 16, 2010

Forgot to mention in our earlier post that we have created a website for Shirley that includes a picture of the location where her memorial stone is located near Torquay, Saskatchewan, Canada.

The site is: http://www.shirleycase.com

Regards,

Hugh & Heather Schnell

In Memory of Shirley Case (1977 - 2008)

Hugh and Heather Schnell Aug 11, 2010

On the NW 23-1-12-W2 or, Latitude 49.057150N and Longitude
-103.488257W, there is a memory stone for our friend, Shirley Case. This stone is also in memory of Nicole Dial and Jacqueline Kirk, who died with Shirley.

The memory site is a natural native prairie area with a wonderful abundance of flora and fauna. This site is owned and protected by Shirley’s friends, Hugh and Heather Schnell, of Torquay, Saskatchewan, Canada.

On this hill is a rock formation that marks the beginning of the spring, summer, fall and winter seasons. These markers are all aligned for the sunrises on the annual Solstice and Equinoxes. A magnetic direction marker is the center of this alignment.

The huge stone for Shirley, Nicole and Jackie radiates the beauty just as the sun rises above the earth’s horizon. Sitting on this stone, you can see for up to 60 kilometers. The smell of the flora is intoxicating. Tears form in your eyes as you reflect and thank God for the chance to have been a small part of their lives.

A simple card is placed that reads “Keep God smiling and laughing Shirley Case.”

If anyone should care to visit this beautiful site, please come and visit us. We are just a stone’s throw away.

Sincerely,

Hugh & Heather Schnell

Jessica Chaikowsky (Aug 15, 2010)

What an incredible tribute. Love the card inscription: I'm sure she's managing to keep everyone in stitches up there! Best, Jessica

My memory

Aditya Sutedja Jan 22, 2010

I knew Shirley Case when she stayed in my hotel where I worked in Jakarta, she was our regular guest, she always smile and greet every staff. Sometimes we had small chit chat.

Beside that she was in the same office with my wife in CARE Jakarta.

Rest in Peace my friend...you never forgotten

Aditya
Indonesia

dear friend

angie Oct 06, 2009

shirley was so many things....to try and describe her is like trying to write a thesis on the back of a stamp. what a dear friend, our friendship spanned a decade and several continents. we always managed to stay connected, often sharing our joys, heartaches, and hilarities over emails/msgnr. shirley was one of the brightest lights, such a positive and energetic giver. such a great sense of humour and humility. she always encouraged me to fully experience life and be open to learning and change. it's been over a year since she's been gone and i think of her everyday still. i think all of us struggle to understand the world today and somehow move forward with hope and forgiveness in our hearts. your sacrifice will not be in vain. i love you shirley girly.

Every once in a While...

Sandy Aug 05, 2009

Every once in a while someone you meet really makes you think you could do more. Shirley did that for me. Shirley was one of those people that others endevor to be - I met Shirley in University. We both had the same Major, both did work terms at RIV, and then after University, we ran into one another at a training orientation for a Volunteer Mission to Guyana. I never went . It doesn't surprise me that Shirley was in Afghanistan helping people with disabilities. That is right up her alley! It's just the type of person she was. Shirley impacted more people than she will ever know. Perhaps her purpose was to inspire others to give as completely as she did?
Sandy

My Memory

Vicki Sanford Mar 21, 2009

I've know Shirley since she about 5, they lived down the block from us for 15 years. Deb and Alec are good friends and I enjoyed watching Pam and Shirley grown into lovely young women, both very differant people, and yet so very close. I remember most vividly the girls skating in our back yard most days after school, the neighborhood kids would gather and play till dinner, she always looked out for Pammy, helping her with her mitts and making sure he didn't get picked one because she was the little one.
I should have know then she was ment to be a leader, humanitian, soomeone to watch out for the little ones, and I'm sure she still is.
Even tho I didn't see her much as she grew older, I still sse that little girl in my mind walking down the road, skates in one hand and her sisters tiny hand in the other.
She never knew the things she made me realize about myself. Thank you Shirley
Vicki Sanford

aunt

lisa pauchay Feb 01, 2009

you left my to grief you left my on my birthday you left my brother why did you leave us . I know why you left us to teach us all a lesson baby girls I'll always love you for being there for us but to love each other teach us how too be together as a family . but without out you my girls it makes us lonely . little aunt doesn't know what to think .but all I know is that we will be together again as a family when we are gone. in are way indian ways .

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