SHIRLEY JUNE LOEWEN

Condolences & Memories (8 entries)

• For the longest time I was uncomfortable calling Shirley MOM ...not that she didn't deserve it in any way shape or form, it was just that I had such a strong close relationship with my own parents to call someone else “Mom” just didn't sit well with me. Well it wasn't long before Shirley earned my respect and Love ...I simply could not call her anything else, she was "Mom" and then some. Her Loyalty to her husband John and all of her children was Iron Clad. She was a Sterling Example as a Christian Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother in so many ways. Hospitality was one of her strongest attributes, we could always call on her to bake or cook and volunteer. Assemblies and Conventions there was always a group around where the Loewen's were sitting because there were ample free Muffins, cookies, dainties... for snacking. Her cornbread muffins were the best. What Shirley could not do herself she trained her daughters and granddaughters to do. She was all about "LOVE" and will be missed dearly. - Posted by: Bryan Yablonski (Son-in-Law) on: Sep 26, 2014

• We were so saddened to hear of Shirley's passing. Though many, many years have passed since we were together in Elmwood, as others have said before us, the memories we had of your great hospitality and friendship will remain with us forever. Shirley made a room come alive, a very special lady that will be greatly missed. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all as we all await Jehovah's promises. - Posted by: David & Glenda Zebrasky (friends) on: Sep 24, 2014

• To Shirley's dear family: How we will miss her. She, Nadine and Roxanne supplied us with cookies, blankets, coffee, and cushions for our tushes, during the district conventions for the last 3 or 4 years. Also, during those visits we were sure to get an invitation to lunch - best borscht maker ever. We know she is now in Jehovah's memory, along with her sister Gerry, the safest place to be for faithful servants of Jehovah. With much love to the whole family. - Posted by: Don and Myrla Maurischat (Cousin) on: Sep 22, 2014

• To the Loewen Family: We were deeply shocked and saddened to hear of your great loss, nothing prepares us for anything like this. We just want you to know that we love you all and that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We have many fond memories of Shirley, especially the times we played Canasta together, also the many meals we shared as family. May Jehovah give you the strength to carry on. We look so forward to the day when we will be once again be with Shirley laughing and enjoying her company. How thankful we can be for the wonderful hope. Love the Kroeker's and Yablonski's - Posted by: Dave, Jan, Dylan, Matthew Kroeker, Nap and Stella Yablonski (friends and family) on: Sep 22, 2014

• To John and family, How saddened we were to hear of Shirley's death. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you as you cope with the loss of one so dear. How we long for the time when no one will ever be sick and we can welcome our loved ones back to life in a perfect paradise. In the meantime, may the God of all comfort be with each and every one of you as you bear this loss. Be assured of our warm Christian love, Don & Peggy Anders - Posted by: Don & Peggy Anders (friends) on: Sep 22, 2014

• Moms are the glue that keeps a family bound together and your mom did her job well. We know you will miss her greatly but have many fond memories stored in your hearts to sustain you until you're reunited again. Even though many miles separate us, rest assured you're in our thoughts and prayers. - Posted by: Ron and Roxie Riopelle (Friends of the family) on: Sep 22, 2014

• Our hearts are saddened to hear of another faithful servant of Jehovah's sleeping in death. We look forward when she will rejoin your family for we know Jehovah will lovingly remember her in the near future. - Posted by: Tony and Laura Dyck (friends) on: Sep 21, 2014

• My first time meeting Shirley was when we got caught in the rain on our motor cycle 43 years ago. We stayed overnight at her house in East St.Paul. She had several visitors that night all had supper and sat at a long table .John was truck driving and with all her own children and their friends we bonded with that family. She was always so kind to us treated us like family. She brought many a chicken soup delivered to my home when my children were sick ( if she found out they were sick there was soup)My mom' s last memory was playing crib John and mom against Shirley and I. I went several times with her when she studied with Ruth Kempa and got to hear her teach the truth. She made a wicked date square that could not compare to anyone. We look forward to seeing you again when Jehovah calls back those asleep in death. Our love is sent to every member of her family. - Posted by: Harvey and Linda dick (Friends ) on: Sep 20, 2014