Please come share some of your memories with Shelley's family at her celebration of life where we will take you down the road of the wonderful life she lived, her early, middle and late years. This is a casual event where we will be serving appetizers and tea, lemonade and coffee. We will have signs as to how to get to location. Due to COVID-19 were Gary, Pam and Greg are delaying the event until Oct. We want everyone to be safe. Check back here in late Feb. '21. Be safe everyone. *************** Update as of Mar 17,2021. We have changed her celebration to the April 3, 2021. It will be held at TWA Museum , Ambassadors Club , on Richards Road, near Wheeler Airport from 3-5 pm. Contact Pam at kulpp10@gmail.com Thank You
Thank you for visiting this site in memory of Shelley Thurman. She passed away on January 28.2020 due to complications from cancer, which she was originally diagnosed in the spring of 2015. We would like to you to enter this page and leave a memory or story that you have of your life with Shelley, please go... see moreThank you for visiting this site in memory of Shelley Thurman. She passed away on January 28.2020 due to complications from cancer, which she was originally diagnosed in the spring of 2015. We would like to you to enter this page and leave a memory or story that you have of your life with Shelley, please go below her picture, click SIGN UP and create an account. Please post under memories. We will be taking these memories and burying them with her ashes in Tuscon, next to her mother.This is updated Oct. 2020. Due to Covid 19 issues we are postponing our celebration of Shelley until Apr. 3,2021. This is the latest update as of 3/17/21. It will be at the TWA Museum , Ambassadors Room, from 3 to 5 pm. Please contact me for further instructions. kulpp10@gmail.com. Thank you, Pam Thurman Kulp
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Written by Pam Thurman Kulp - As I say goodbye to my sweet sister, Shelley, I remember the happy and special times we had together. When I moved back from Pennsylvania to the St. Louis area some 30 years ago, we were able to visit one another more frequently. We took memorable sister trips to New Orleans, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Vegas, but, then, a respiratory illness that infected her 15 years ago interfered with the more physical... see more
Written by Pam Thurman Kulp - As I say goodbye to my sweet sister, Shelley, I remember the happy and special times we had together. When I moved back from Pennsylvania to the St. Louis area some 30 years ago, we were able to visit one another more frequently. We took memorable sister trips to New Orleans, Santa Fe, Albuquerque, Las Vegas, but, then, a respiratory illness that infected her 15 years ago interfered with the more physical things we could do together. She always was in such good spirits, willing to try new things and help with whatever project needed her help—like making a hoop skirt and slip for me for one of my AAUW presentations about famous women. I will always remember and admire her skills and focus while completing her projects, whether sewing, rug making, refinishing wood objects, canning or stitchery.(Her years in 4-H earned her a trip to Washington D.C. her senior year in high school.) But, most memorable for me….I will never make Eggs Benedict as well as she could. I will miss her.
Written by Dolores Schott - Shelley never met a "feral" cat that she wouldn't help. Even if they didn't much appreciate it! She was a great co-worker and an even better person. She will be much missed.
Shelley Thurman was my aunt. Probably the closest aunt or uncle that I have. I have a lot of memories of her growing up when we would go to Parkville and visit. I was the first grandchild for 6 years so of course I got a lot of attention from everyone... moreShelley Thurman was my aunt. Probably the closest aunt or uncle that I have. I have a lot of memories of her growing up when we would go to Parkville and visit. I was the first grandchild for 6 years so of course I got a lot of attention from everyone until then. Aunt Shelley always was excited to see me and in the later years my children, which made you feel important to them. I remember her laughter and she thought my husband was so funny! One thing I will always remember is the love she had of country western dancing. She did it a lot when she lived in Denver and when she moved back she taught me and when a country song would come on I can hear her saying quick, quick, slow, slow. I am sure that is 2 steppin' with the best of them now! Miss you Aunt Shelley. Written by Nicole Kulp Snyder her eldest niece. less