In Memory of Shad R. Atchley
Shad Atchley, age 29, of Cambridge died June 19, 2009 as a result of a train collision. Funeral services will be at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, June 23rd at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Princeton. A visitation will be held from 4:00 – 8:00 P.M. on Monday, June 22nd at Strike Funeral Home – Cambridge Chapel. Interment will be in Athens Cemetery in Isanti.
Shad Robert Atchley was born January 25, 1980 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Layn and Sharon (Lyman) Atchley. In 1986 they moved to Aitkin, Minnesota and then in 1987 they moved to Cambridge. Shad attended school in Cambridge. He grew up with his cousins and enjoyed fishing and cutting wood with them. He enjoyed the outdoors and he was a handyman and did many various jobs for many people in the area. Shad just recently purchased a motorcycle and this was a new interest for him. He was employed as a truck driver for B & B Hoffman Sod in Elk River for several years. Shad was dedicated to his family as a protector to them and to many close friends from school. He will be deeply missed.
Shad passed away in Cambridge on June 19, 2009 at the age of 29 years, 4 months and 24 days. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Ruth Lyman, Ida Lucille Atchley and Jim Atchley; and by a niece, Candyce Nelson.
Shad will be lovingly remembered by his mother, Sharon Atchley of Cambridge; father, Layn (Anne) Atchley of Lake Powell, Utah; 6 sisters, Shawna Atchley of Cambridge, Shavone Atchley (Chris Hart) of Cambridge,, Shawntel (Archie) Erickson of Isanti, Shalea (Mike) Germain of Isanti, Shadow Larson of Cambridge and Sharri (Chris) Kenyon of Milaca; grandfather, James Lyman of Aitkin; 22 ½ nieces and nephews; many other relatives and friends; and his loved dog, Taz.
Im so Sorry for your Loss!
I went to School with Shad, and always thought he was a Very Kind Person, and he will be greatfully Missed!!!
“Death Leaves a Hartache no one can heal, Love Leaves a Memory no one can Steal!”
I’ve known Shad since he started going to school in Cambridge. He was always a person you knew you could trust and was always excepting of others. I remember spending time with Shad and Jake while in school. Both had good hearts and could make me laugh.
Recently I started to hang out with Shad again. He was the same as he was in school, good heart and could make me laugh. I feel lucky that I was able to be back in touch with him.
He will forever have a place in my heart. He will be missed.
Katie
Shad will be so dearly missed here at B&B Hoffman Sod Farms. His stories of fishing and family was something I looked forward to each day. He was such a pleasant truck driver, who did a great job, and everyone liked working with him.
Fisherman’s Prayer
God grant that I may live to fish for another shining day,
but when the final cast is made I then most humbly pray,
When nestled in your landing net As I lay peacefully asleep,
You’ll smile at me and judge
That I’m “good enough to keep”
You’ll always be in our heart!
Shad is my brother. I still have not been able to accept that he is no longer with us. I will soon (hopefully) be delivering my 3rd baby. I was so blessed that he was with me for the birth of my first son. I had asked him to be there with me and anyone one who knows my brother. His respons was no way, I don’t do that stuff, besides your my sister I don’t want to see that stuff. Well I was surprised and so happy when he came walking in the door. He did not leave my side, unless it was to get me a fresh cold rag. What an honor for me to have my brother with me. I again asked him with my second born. But that was a no go. I again asked him with my third, he told me he didn’t have to be there for me because I had someone in my life special enough that would be there with me. I have my Chris and my family that will be there with me. But I also now that my BROTHER will also be there with me. Even though I so badly want him in body form there with me. I am so greatful that he will be the one to walk with my baby girl and put her in my arms. You will forever be in my heart.