Sunday, August 14, 2016
Shirley and I attended a one-room schoolhouse together and her grandfather, William Consider Law was our teacher for all 6 grades. Can you imagine! Shirley was 5 years younger than me - we graduated 5 years apart. She was one of those cute little shy girls and I went on to Westmoreland for 7th grade as we all did. We all lost touch then because all the 7th graders from the 17 (I believe) one-room schoolhouses in the school district became one. She in 1950 and I in 1945 graduated and then went our separate ways. Then in 1965 I had the good fortune of being hired as an elementary secretary in the newly built elementary school and our paths crossed again. My lucky day because from thence I was in the presence of these wonderful, kind, intellectual teachers, one of whom was Shirleyand our friendship reunited. The years flew by quickly, as I think back, and when we all retired, I was included in their fold in joining Shirley and some of the other primary teachers for lunch on a regular basis. There was always a bond between Shirley and I because of our start in the Bartlett School back in the 1930's. Then that fateful day happened 6-1/2 years ago - I was very saddened.
She is one we can take a lesson from because whenever I would go visit and ask how are you --her response was -- GREAT! She was loved by all. I lost a dear friend and will miss my visit with her - we always had something to catch up on.
With Deepest Heartfelt Sympathy to you Jean, Steve, your family and all the other family members. Helen Beer
