Condolence From: Cindy Schersching and Tom Kies
Condolence: Our thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Your friendship has meant so much to us, please let us know if there is anything we can do. We hope to see you soon.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Kathy Burton
Condolence: My sympathy to Shirley's family. I always looked forward to seeing Shirley at all of the big meets in Michigan. She always talked me into judging with her, which I was happy to do because she was great to visit with throughout the day.
My thoughts and prayers are with Jim and family.
She will be greatly missed.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Denise Casula
Condolence: Dear Mr. Yates, Mike, and Jon,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I have many fond memories of Mrs. Yates during the years my family was involved with the Glen Ellyn speedskating team.
All best,
Denise Casula
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Suzanne A. Coffey
Condolence: Jim, I am so sorry about your family's loss. I relly appreciated all the Love that Shirley shared with us in the Speedskating family. I am however so grateful that I was present when we found Shirley. My prayers are with you and your family in your time of need.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Heather (Trepanier) Dalmage
Condolence: Dear Mr. Yates, Jon and Jim:
I am very sorry for your loss. I have many good memories of Shirley at meets, Lake Ellyn, and beyond.
Warm regards,
Heather
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Patricia Sokolis
Condolence: Dear Jim, Mike, Jon etc.
I so remember the really great times we all had at the meets! Shirley made all of them better. I am thinking of her and you all too.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Andy and Patty Green
Condolence: Jim, we are sad to hear of your loss. We know Shirley as having a great smile and uplifting spirit. That will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Sherri (Maninga) Kallas
Condolence: Jim and Family, you have my deepest sympathy. I remeber Dad would always talk about his visits with you. Dad always loved coming to visit you at Hermits Cove. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Mary Wong
Condolence: Shirley was a great supporter of new clubs and associations all around the country. She encouraged everyone to take part in every thing - and to be a contributor. On 4/29/10 I happened to find the first letter that she sent to us, dated May 28, 1988, telling us about all the support that we have in getting our club started. I posted the letter on my facebook page. It is pure Shirley - in one page telling us just about all we needed to know and putting us in touch with all the help we would need! Greg and I are so glad we got to see Shirley at the recent US Nationals. I remember the first nationals I attended. It was at Paramount where Shirley and I met for the first time and before I knew it, I was a place picker. She would not hear anyone's protests of not being able to "do" something. We carry that attitude with us today. With fond memories...
Mary and Greg Wong
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Tom Cushman
Condolence: My condolences to the entire Yates family. So many memories growing up in the sport with you all. In recent years I have always enjoyed running into Shirley and catching up. I have also much admired her unflagging support of our sport and most of all her smile, her always positive outlook. I will miss her.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Dick Martin
Condolence: Although I've been away from pack style skating for the last ten years, I will always remember Shirley's smile and devotiuon the the sport she loved. I'm know she she called out my number in many, many races. I had the pleasure of judging with her at the 2009 Nationals in West Allis and really got a taste of the sport from the other side. Thank you Shirley for all you did for Speed Skating. Jim and family....your family was blessed to have such a wonderful wife, mother and grandmother.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: The Alexanders
Condolence: Dear Jim & family,
Our sincere condolences go out to you and your family. We are fortunate to have had Shirley for our neighbor at Hermits Cove and fortunate, still, to have you for our neighbor there, Jim.
We will miss her! But I know she will be with us at the Cove in spirit, as well as at the Bazaar. There will always be a place for her on our deck.
Ken & Ellie Alexander & family
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Rebekah Bradford
Condolence: Praying for the Yates family and friends.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Bonnie Blair Cruikshank
Condolence: Dear Jim and family,
Shirley will be dearly missed by many, but for sure those who knew her in our sport. She put in many hours and never complained no matter what people brought her way. Thanks for sharing her with all of us in the sport of Speed Skating!!
Bonnie Blair Cruikshank and the Blair and Cruikshank families
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Joan & Ed Wentland
Condolence: Shirley loved speed skating and everything connected to the sport. We loved her companionship in the Judges "Box"--many good times. We will always cherish the memory of our visit with Shirley and Jim last fall at Hermits Cove, the home she truly loved. Our thoughts and prayers are for Shirley and Jim and family.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Renee' Parnell
Condolence: Dear Jim and Family: Your Sable Shores family is deeply saddened and shocked at the loss of Shirley...her absence will never be replaced and I will personally carry her beautiful smile and loving soul with me always. I always enjoyed our discussions and she always managed to teach me something about life or shared a life moment for me to learn from. At this time of great loss, may your faith and memories sustain you. Shirley's loving spirit and life will go on within all of us she touched so deeply with her being. Much love and deepest sympathy, Renee' and Rita
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Nancy C. Jang
Condolence: Although I cannot say good-bye to Shirley with all of you at Friday's memorial service, know that I am there in spirit and love, treasuring all my memories of my dear dear friend of 55+ years. I will miss her sunny personality and fine intelligence and her Finnish sisu.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Wisconsin Speedskating Association
Condolence: Jim and family,
Shirley was dear to all of us and a true friend and mentor.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very difficult time.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Ed Luban
Condolence: Shirley was the mainstay of ASU for so many years. She did so much to keep the organization going. It was always a pleasure to see her at the national meets.
My condolences to Jim and family.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Cathy (Maninga) Anthony
Condolence: Jim and Family, you have my deepest sympathy. I remember the time when we came to see you at Hermits Cove. Dad always loved coming to visit you at Hermits Cove. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Richard Vehe
Condolence: To Jim and Family,
We are so sorry to hear about Shirley. Whether in person at a meet, or by email, her enthusiasm - for skating, the U.P. ("We love having guests and never tire of showing off our little peninsula, our paradise!" she wrote), and other things she held dear - came shining through. We are lucky to have known her, and thankful for all she brought to this world. With warmest regards and heartfelt condolences,
Rich and Cyndi Vehe
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Bobbi Alton
Condolence: Jim and Family,
I am very sorry for your loss.
Shirley always had a wonderful smile, laugh and a hug to share with me when I would come up for my summer vacations to Hermit's Cove.
She lived life to fullest; full speed ahead. I will use her as my example, so I do not waste the time God has given me here on this earth.
Know that she will be greatly missed and was loved.
Your family is in my prayers.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Barbara and Don Effinger
Condolence: Dear Jim and Family:
We were shocked today to read of Shirley's passing! It doesn't seem possible. She was always so full of life. If there is ever anything we can do to help, don't hesitate to ask.
When Becky told little Annalise that Shirley had passed away she said, "I really liked her. She made the best jam!"
Don has been ill for the past two weeks with vertigo but if he's up to it we will see you at the visitation on Thursday, Jim!
Take care and God Bless!
Your old Hermit's Cove neighbors:
Barb and Don Effinger
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Carol Giachino
Condolence: I was so saddened to learn of Shirley's death. She was such a dear friend and I was looking forward to meeting her back at the Fitness Center and for lunch. She was such a pleasant person and I will miss her dearly. May God grant give the family comfort and peace!
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Edna Ralston
Condolence: My condolences to Jim and his family.
Shirley will truly be missed as a travel friend,
dinner companion and associate wine taster.
May she rest in peace.
Edna (Mrs. Larry) Ralston
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Lawrence (Larry Ralston)
Condolence: Shirley Yates was an outstanding Ambassador for
the sport of Speedskating. Her record of
achievement speaks for itself and we will truly
miss her.
May she rest in peace.
Larry Ralston, Secy. ASU Foundation
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Jeffrey Golz
Condolence: I don't think any of us know how many hearts she touched, the hearts she touched in Speed Skating will never forget. I know the next time and every time from now on, I'll think of her when I'm at the ice rink.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Allen and Diana Harms
Condolence: Our deepest sympathy goes out to Jim and the extended family, Shirley was a great person and we enjoyed her graciousness and enthuisic attuitude wherever she went. We have fond memories of working with her in Montana and in Salt Lake at many short track events.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Laurie Weaver
Condolence: Sincere condolences to the family and friends of Shirley. I had the pleasure of knowing her through the sport of speedskating and she was an energetic, positive, and wonderful friend. I always admired her involvement in the sport, and her unending optimism. Although we didn't see each other often, the bond of friendship was very real. We will all miss her "larger than life" personality and I personally will very much miss her smiling face and open arms.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Mary Kay Mitchell Stocker
Condolence: We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
I didn't have a close relatioship with Shirley but was kept up to date by my Mother (Louise)as she has kept me up to date on the whole family. God's Blessings to you all and may he keep you in His loving care.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Sheila and George Gavin
Condolence: Dear Jim,
Our deepest sympathy to you and the family. You are in our thoughts and prayers. God's blessings to you all.
Wednesday November 30, -0001
Condolence From: Elise Brinich
Condolence: Jim, my heart goes out to you. I am stunned by the news of Shirley's death. Her obituary so accurately described her zest for LIVING; she was always so lively and alive in all she did. Both of you have been solid fixtures in the speed skating world, and are forever ingrained in my memories of my life as a speed skater. The memory of Shirley will live on in many, and I am definitely one of those who will forever carry her memory and feel complete happiness in having known her, and heavy sadness in the realization that she's gone from us.
Love, Elise Brinich
Wednesday November 30, -0001