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Elizabeth Ellen Shelby
10/02/1969 — 01/01/2010
From West, Richland, WA, US | Born in Baker City, OR
Elizabeth Ellen Shelby
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Shelby passed away on January 1st, 2010 surrounded by family at her West Richland home. Born Elizabeth Ellen Meyer on October 2nd, 1969, Lizzie lived in Baker, Oregon until moving with her family to Kennewick in 1973. Raised in a family of six children, Lizzie developed a personality as magnetic as her face was beautiful. To know her was to love her.
In 1986, Lizzie gave birth to her daughter, Courteney and shortly thereafter, met the love of her life, Jerod Shelby. The two became inseparable, and in 1990 were married. Lizzie was overjoyed when, in addition to his traditional vows, Jerod committed to love Courteney as if she were his own; a promise he keeps to this day.
In 1995, Lizzie gave birth to her son Colton who inherited Jerod's love of sport. Lizzie quickly became Colton's biggest fan. Over the years she attended hundreds of hockey, baseball and football events. She loved Colton very much and although her illness recently limited her game attendance, he knows she now has the best view of all!
Lizzie welcomed her second son, Cooper in 2000. Cooper became her wingman during movies, sporting events, coffee shop runs iced caramel macchiato please!, or when simply cruising the red Denali. Lizzie's influence on Cooper is evident every time he shows off his sense of humor or uses his charm to get his way. She truly loved her Lil' Coopie.
Lizzie teamed with Jerod to raise their family and build a successful business. While she managed their home and took the lead in caring for the children, Jerod designed, built and marketed the world's fastest production car, the SSC Ultimate Aero. The two traveled to auto shows, photo shoots and even spent days with the likes of Jay Leno and Shaquille O'Neil to show off the Ultimate Aero. Ever humble, Lizzie brushed off talk of their celebrity status with laughter and reminders that they live in West Richland.
Lizzie had many blessings in her life, a wonderful family and many close friends. However, on New Years Eve Lizzie received one of her greatest blessings by being able to hold her first grandchild Carter, who was born only hours earlier to her daughter Courteney. Her smile lit up the room as she held her grandson. Lizzie left us a few short hours later.
With Christ in her heart Lizzie lived her life without regret. She was beautiful on the inside and supermodel gorgeous on the outside! She was a wonderful mom, a loving wife, a fabulous daughter and an awesome sister. She was a great friend to many and at any time, anyone, without exception, was subject to her razor sharp wit and cynical sense of humor. Our Lizzie left us far too soon and will be greatly missed. We will think of her often and smile when we do. We love you Lizzie, we will miss you...
Lizzie is survived by her husband Jerod, daughter Courteney, her husband Lance and grandson Carter Frisbee, sons Colton and Cooper, parents Ron and Barb Meyer, grandparents Frank and Mary Meyer, brothers Jeff and wife Tammy Meyer, Mike and wife Shelly Meyer, Steve and wife Irma Meyer, David and wife Heidi Meyer, sister Julia Meyer, father and mother-in-laws Ron and Lorraine Shelby, brother-in-law Ron and wife Jill Shelby, special aunt Shirley and her husband Paul Beaudet, best friend Chris Thompson and uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, and friends too numerous to list.
The family would like to thank all those who helped make Lizzie's life journey fun, fulfilling, and in the end, peaceful. At her request, there will not be a memorial service. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in Lizzie's name to the "Elizabeth Shelby Memorial Fund" at the Tri-Cities Cancer Center.
Jerod, Colton and Cooper – The Ballew family is saddened to hear of your loss. We were honored to get to know your family while Colton and our son, Donny played football together for the Raiders. She will be missed!
There are just no words to express the feeling of loss.We didn’t spend a lot of time together over the years but anytime we did talk or see each other you made me feel like we were the best of friends.Even though I was several years older then you,I looked up to you.So beautiful,classy and yet you never seamed to know how perfect you were.When I pray now I see this beautiful angel with those adorable dimples smiling.I miss you. Love,Kim
Our heart goes out to the family. We love you all and have special memories. God Bless
A better dressed angel has not been seen until Liz walked thru the gates of heaven! My heart is heavy with sadness for Jerod,Courtney,Colton,Cooper and the very close knit Meyer family. I have so many great memories of liz clear back to the SunnyBlues Days and when Liz was pregnant with Courtney. What a blessing that she got to hold her grandbaby. Courtney, listen closely to the whispers in your ear, your mom will be helping you to raise your son with the same love and devotionthat she raised you and that Barb raised her with. Like everyone else, I wish I had the words that would bring some comfort. Know that I am praying and thinking of each of you. Liz lives on thru her beautiful children and all who love her. God Bless Liz
Jerod, Courteney, Colton, Cooper, and Family~
My heart aches for your loss. Lizzy was truly a beautiful person inside and out. Your family has an angel in heaven looking down at you and smiling. You are an amazing family and We are privileged to know you and be able to call you our “friends”. May God bless you all and fill your hearts with peace.
I am so sorry for the families loss. I too lost my husband in September Lonnie Cook and we saw Liz and Jarod at the cancer center on occasion. Liz always had a smile on her face and I admired her bravery and Jarod’s. My heart aches for another families loss. May God bless your family and give you strength now and in the future.
I always thought she was a beautiful lady inside and out. I can only imagine her beauty as an angel of God. I feel blessed to have known her. My prayers and thoughts are with you.
Court-I know she will be watching over you as a new mom, providing suttle help as you raise Carter.
We were deeply saddened to hear this news and so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Lizzie,
My sister, my wonderful friend, my inspiration, my angel… I will miss you immeasurably until we meet again. God keep you safe and warm.
I love you,
Our heartfelt condolences go out to all of Liz’s family.
Liz was a wonderful person and now a very special angel in Heaven.
Mike, Judi, Ryan, & Eric
IM sorry for our loss, Love to all
Jerod, Courteney, Colton, Cooper and Family –
While we only knew Liz for a couple of years, we were left with a great sense of her class, beauty and love for her family. We could sense this love for her family was very strong. May God keep you all wrapped in His love during these times.
I am thankful that you do not hurt anymore and that you are in the presence of God and with all your family and friends who are also in heaven. “God, I give you thanks for the time you gave me with Lizzy, and for the giving me such a wonderful friend. Lord, I also give thanks that I, and everyone else who loves you, will get to be with you some day and that you will wipe away every tear from our eyes and that there will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain”. Lizzy, you are always with me, my heart aches and I miss you terribly, I can’t wait until I see you again. Love your friend, Laurie
Mike;Meyer and Shelby family. I am truly sorry to here about your loss. I lost two brothers and my father from cancer and words can not express the depth of ache at this time. I was blessed today though after reading your sisters obituary. Her beauty wit and accomplishments expressed so well that I would have been a richer person had I known her. Mike I want you to know how much I appreciated your encouragement at work when the days were hard for me. I’m there for you and so are your other co-workers at the 100K project. I’ve met your brother in training and the both of you possess such a dynamic energy that I can only imagine what growing up in your house was like with all you kids you all carry a part of each other. Remember the stories and share them often they will carry you through. Prayers and blessings to you all. Selena Carrick and family.
I was 14 when my family moved next door to Liz and her family in Kennewick.We became friends when my brother Jason and I would play with Lizzie and her sister. I remember her as a fun person that would do anything for you.I still remember all of us going for a fast ride in Ron’s 57 chevy nomad! God bless the family,my thoughts are with you all.Love you all. Jim Kevan
I can’t imagine how difficult the loss of Lizzie is for you all. My heart aches for you. For what it’s worth, and I hope Lizzie would appreciate this, I believe she’s feeling a lot better now. God bless you all.
-John
A more brave, stronger, beautiful person cannot be found. Now we all have an amazing angel watching over us. When you think of Lizzy remember fondly the humor and good times. Lizzy would have it no other way.
All our love,
The Jones’
I am so sorry for your loss. Liz was such a sweet person. That is how I remember her. Our thoughts are prayers are with the family and I know that Liz is watching over you all.
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of your family at this time.
Dear Jerod, Courtney, Colton, Cooper and Family,
My heart goes out to you all during this time of loss. Liz is at peace now, and I am thankful that she is no longer suffering. Although she left far too soon, her memory will be with you everyday and always. To Colton and Cooper, we are looking forward to you coming over when Clint is here to play video games and eat some pizza! Court – you know that I am 100% here for you, and Jared, I’ll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Michelle and John Olivas
Shelby Family,
Brad and I are truly blessed to have known Liz. She was always smiling and welcoming. Whenever we would run into her, Liz made us feel as if she genuinely cared about our family. Never was it about her, always about us, even when she wasn’t feeling well. She was a kind spirit. Our prayers are with your family.
Jerod, Courteney, Colton, Cooper and Family:
Please accept our deepest condolences and heartfelt sympathy.
1Th 4:16 For the Lord Himself will descend from heaven with a shout, with the voice of an archangel, and with the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first.
Then we who are alive and remain shall be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And thus we shall always be with the Lord.
Therefore comfort one another with these words.
Meyer and Shelby family,
I want to give my condolences to you. Although it’s been a long time I have fond memories of Liz. I met her in grade school. We had alot in common, we were both funny ,shy, had the same religion, and are birthdays were only 2 days apart. She is my first best friend. We joked we were like laverine and shirley. We went to different schools so grew apart. I will pray for your loss. Nicole
Lizzard has been my best friend and classmate since 1st grade. David, Heidi, Jill, & I also grew up together. Ron used to give us rides to school, while doing donuts in the snow the entire way! HOW WE LOVED IT! He also helped Liz nickname me Bee-Wee to which we still giggle. Even though I moved away, Liz & I continued to keep in touch over the past 35 years. Liz & her family always treated me like one of them. i recall shopping at Sunny Blues, swimming, and many fun filled sleep overs. Liz has always been a beautiful person both inside and out. I have lost my best friend, but I will meet her again one day when it is my turn to walk with God. My heart is broken that she has been taken away from us so early. I know she is the most beautiful angel in heaven and that she will be beside God to greet us as we meet again. I love you Lizzard and find peace in the fact
that you are now pain free & cancer free. God Bless you & your family.
To the Meyer/Shelby family,
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. My heart goes out to each of you. I will forever remember Liz as a charismatic, beauty that could always make me laugh. She was lucky to have such close, loving family and friends to support her and keep her strong through her battle. I am glad that God graced her with the gift of welcoming her grandson into the world before he took her to be with him. I regret not having known Liz better as an adult, but know that she was a wonderful, loving woman with a strength that few possess. I hold the memories I have of her and you very dear to me. I am blessed to have known her and will miss her dearly.
Lizzy,
I love you! I am so lucky to have had you as my sister for almost 25 years as well as one of my VERY BEST FRIENDS! What will Chris and I do without you? We are a trio!
Your wonderful quick witted sense of humor that could have us all in stitches with a sharp one liner, your generousity and kindness that you showed to everyone in your life, your unconditional love of family and the joy you brought to Jerod and the kids, and your absolutely beautiful face that you didnt even realize was sooooo georgeous ~ will be missed more than you know.
I find comfort that you are walking with God in heaven. Lizzy, you are now cancer and pain free. There are no more worries for you and you have found peace. I know that one day we will see each other again. So this is goodbye just for now…….
I LOVE YOU LIZZY!!!!!!
Meyer & Shelby families… Words cannot express the sadness in our hearts as we watch you go through this tremendous loss. Lizzie fought her battle with grace and maintained her beauty, inside & out, until the end. We feel so blessed to have been able to know her. The strength & love your families all have for eachother will get you through this. Cherish the memories, tell the stories, laugh & cry together. Our newest Fashionista Angel will be watching over us, pain free, with that infectious, beautiful smile.
May you find comfort in knowing, Liz touched many of lives with her beautiful contagious smile! Liz was a school mate and faithful friend to my younger sister, Carla. She will forever remain her best friend. I was blessed with knowing Liz, through my sister; as well as, by attending Highland’s and Kamiakin with Steve. Steve and I were friends and walked miles and miles in snow waist deep, to Highlands school together on many of days. My heart goes out to all of Liz’s family today and always.
The Whole Meyer and Shelby Family, I’m very sad for your loss,no words can make up for the close knit family you all are,please know love and prayers are being sent your way everyday,God Bless Dave,Lori Madisen,Makensie Meyer
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Jerod and Family:
Our Family wanted to express our sympathy, and our hearts are truly saddened. Liz was an amazing, strikingly beautiful person. I always tease Mitch when a beatiful girl walks into a room and I say “what are you looking at?” But the first time I met Liz, I told him stare all you want because I can’t quit looking at her either : We treasure all of our many “up the river anniversary adventures” and it is these memories you need to remember and smile upon daily. Hold tightly to one another. One step at a time, One day at a time. We include you in our daily prayers and may God continue to give you strength and guidance. Lean on your family and friends and we’re all here when you need us. Much Love, The Dimke’s
To the Meyer and Shelby families: Our family was very saddened to hear of Lizzy’s passing. My sister Sheri King was a good friend of the family many, many years ago, and also lost her battle with cancer. Our heartfelt sympathy is with you all at this time. What a blessing to have lived such a wonderful life, with a wonderful family, also to have shared with her daughter those precious moments of new life. We wish you all comfort and love and our prayers are with you all. God Bless, from the White family and the Vertees family.
Dear Meyer & Shelby Families,
I just heard of Liz’s passing. I can only imagine the giant hole that exists in your hearts. Even though we only ran into each other every year of so, she always touched me with her grace. I am going to be a first-time Grandma soon. When I read that she was able to meet her Grandbaby, I was so happy for her. I pray that God will bring you all comfort from your loss and happiness in the memories that you shared with Liz, just as she is now free from the cancer that took her earthly life. Love to you all.
Lizzie and Family,
Words cannot express how we feel at this moment. Randy and I want you to know we are thinking of you and your family and our prayers are with you!
Randy and Renee Brockman
Julie, Jerod and your families: There are people who leave an imprint on your heart and Liz was one of those people. She was truly a beautiful person on the inside and out. We hope that in time your hearts will heal and your days will be filled with the things that make you smile. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Shelby family,
My heart is deeply saddened by the loss of your loved one. May the Lord wrap you in his arms and carry you through this extremely difficult time.
Julie May’s Fresh Express
Our deepest sympathy and love to all the members of Elizabeth’s family.
Meyer & Shelby Family~ My sincere condolences for the loss of one of the most respected and kindest people on earth. At the age of 11 I lived next door to the Meyer Family and I had the most enjoyable time, all the pool parties, playing games, and even Liz, Julie and Barb ganging up on me to paint my fingernails! I will always have ever lasting memories of Liz. She will be missed in a way that words cannot say. Liz, one of these days I will see you again.
My heart goes out to the Shelby and Meyer families. Liz “fought the good fight” and will never be forgotten. LOVE to all!! Aunt Betty
Meyer and Shelby families –
Words cannot express our thoughts on a daily basis of the loss of a truly beautiful and couragous person. May you have the strength to carry on as Lizzie would want. God bless now and forever.
To the Shelby Family,
Please accept my sympathy in the death of your wife, mom, grandmother and friend.
She was always such a joy to have helping in the classroom for Courtney and Colton at Jason Lee. She was so proud of you. God bless you,
Mrs. Bolls
Liz – This is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. Losing a sister, a best friend, a hero my shinning star. I love you so much. My heart aches each and every minute. You were the one that always helped me out when I needed it and now your gone. So many people said how much we looked alike but to me there was no comparison. Your beauty was inside and out. Your blue eyes radiated, your smile was contagious and your dimples were so sweet. You were a breath taking daughter, loving mom, great wife and the best sister. I miss you so much. I have never known a stronger selfless person. Until I see you again Lizzie – look over us because we are all looking up to you…still.
My heart goes out to the shelby family and friends, god bless you all.
We want to express our deepest condolences, our hearts ache for your loss. Liz was an Amazingly Beautiful person! Your entire family are in our thoughts and prayers . . . her love for her children will live on through them. Just know that we’re thinking of you!
To our Dearest Elizabeth Lizzy, first of all, I still can’t believe that writing this to you is a part of my reality. The pain of having you leave us is indescribable. We miss you so. We are comforted by knowing that God has called his most beautiful angel home. You were our first little girl after four boys, and we were pretty sure we would have a tomboy on our hands—how wrong could we be. You were 100% girl 100% of the time, and you developed into the beautiful woman who was always our “Elizabeth so full of grace”. Your sense of beauty was evident everywhere, whenever there was a question about whether something had the “Right Look”, the right thing to do was “Call Lizzy!” AS Daddy to a little girl, I loved scooping you up in my arms and “Dancing with my Baby”, I know you are safe, warm, pain free, and wrapped in the arms of God’s love, but I can’t wait to “Dance with my Baby again”. No day in our lives will ever be the same—we love you and miss you.
Mom and Dad
Our deepest sympathy for the Shelby/Meyer family. She was so loved and cherished by many. May your hearts heal in time. And your wonderful memories of “Lizzie” bring you all peace and comfort. Your in our thoughts and prayers. God Bless!! Sheila, Al, Brandon & Blake..
My sweet Lizzy… I wish there were words to describe the love I feel for you… many times I’ve searched for them – but no words are good enough, important enough, or filled with enough love, gratitude, or admiration to possibly sum it up. You were the one person I knew I could always count on: for a laugh, a smile, a hug – for anything. The void in my life without you here will forever remain, until the day I see your beautiful face again. I think of you every day, and keep you in my heart always. I often recall all the times you told me “I’m so proud of you” – and I promise you, I will keep making you proud. You have a front row seat for all the things ahead of me in my life, and how lucky am I to have you to share them with. I miss you terribly and love you unconditionally. You will always be a part of me.
Love,
Your Madi-Girl
My heart goes out to all of you for your loss. Liz was a very, very special person – one of a kind; I’ve come to know this through Courteney and my son. The love and kindness I’ve witnessed within this family over the last few days is both beautiful and admirable. Please let me know if I can be of service to any one in this wonderful family.
Family,
I know you are grateful for the memories, the closeness and the love that you shared with Liz. Ironically, that is what makes it tough right now. Our hearts go out to you for the ache and loss you feel. You were blessed to have Liz’s sunshine these years that seem too few. Someday the awful hurt will ease, then, in her memory you will joyfully bask in the warmth that was your Lizzy. Love to you all.
Mike, Steve, and the entire Meyer & Shelby families: While I did not personally know Lizzie, I too have experienced the loss of a loved one gone too soon. Just know there are a lot of us keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. We are so sorry for your loss.
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Elizabeth Ellen Shelby