Shane Lawrence Ormiston
May 31, 1997 - June 10, 2015
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Shane Lawrence Ormiston
May 31, 1997 - June 10, 2015
Obituary
Our beloved son, Shane Lawrence Ormiston, age 18, was taken from us unexpectedly on June 10th, 2015.
Shane had just graduated from Windward High School and was looking forward to a career in aviation or engineering. Shane was a bright and exceptional young man. While he was in his second year of French in high school he traveled to France with his class. He stayed with a host family and ate dinner in the Eiffel Tower. He was a member of Boy Scout Troop # 483 for many years and later their Venturing Crew. He had been to Hawaii, Disneyland, Death Valley, many campouts and road trips with Scouts. He also loved our many family camping trips we took in our travel trailer during the summer months.
Shane was an avid reader. He always had one or two books checked out from the library at a time. He preferred a “real book” rather than reading on his Mom’s Kindle. He was hoping to get hired at the Ferndale Library where he spent much of his spare time after school.
Shane’s senior project was a Pet Food Drive for the Whatcom Humane Society and to volunteer in the Cat TLC program. He loved all animals, especially his cat Fresca, who is also a rescue cat.
Shane was also a graduate of The American Legion’s Evergreen Boys State program which teaches young people how to lead, organize and implement a government.
He loved music and singing. Shane learned to play the violin when he was younger while attending Mt. View Elementary. He loved listening to Good Charlotte, Tom Petty, U2 and Kenny Chesney, Lady Antebellum and many others. He also was interested in photography, taking lots of nature photos. During the weekends in winter, you could find him snowboarding up on Mt. Baker with friends.
Shane was kind, giving, compassionate and had a gentle, sweet soul. If you were feeling down, his bright smile would lift you up! We will miss his quick wit and humor and especially those beautiful blue eyes of his.
Shane will be forever missed by his family and friends along with his United Church of Ferndale family.
Shane is survived by his loving parents Michael and Stephanie Ormiston (Foster) of Ferndale, his older brother Zachary Ormiston, his grandparents Lawrence (Larry) and Sharlene Foster and Curtis and Robin Ormiston, his aunt Tiffany Ormiston, his uncle Mark Ormiston and many cousins.
“I only miss you every minute of everyday. You will never truly be gone, I will hold you safe in my heart forever “- Melissa Bray
A private internment will be held at Stillwaters inside Greenacres Memorial Park.
Shane’s Celebration of Life will be held at the United Church of Ferndale, 2034 Washington St., Ferndale, WA on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at 4:00 pm. Reception to follow.
Celebration Of Life
- Date & Time: January 15, 6302 (12:00 AM)
- Venue: United Church Of Ferndale
- Location: 2034 Washington Street Ferndale, WA 98248 - (Get Directions)
- Phone Number: (360) 38-4-3302
24 responses to Shane Lawrence Ormiston
Ilse Harmoney says:
June 10, 2015
What an accomplished and fine young man! I love that hat that he wore – it really suited him. Shane will be missed by anyone who ever had the pleasure of meeting him and knowing him. Consider adopting his most favorite cat.Choose peace, choose love and choose to walk in the strength and blessing the Lord has given you. HE will heal your hearts. Take Good Care my friends and neighbors and please let me know how I can help to comfort you.
Remember that even in loss and heartache God will order your steps.
With Love,
Ilse
Marla Jo Johnson says:
June 10, 2015
Dear Ormiston family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of your beloved son. I read Shane’s obituary in the Bellingham Herald today and I cried as I read his beautiful story. I am a mother of two adult children and I can’t imagine what you are going thru. But how proud your family must be of such an amazing young man. I could feel his kind, gentle, loving heart as I read about his many adventures and accomplishments. He touched many hearts of people and animals in his young life. My prayers are with you. God bless you all.
Aly says:
June 10, 2015
I met Shane once at the library. I hung out with him for a little bit and thought he was really cool. I remember hearing about what happened at the end of the school year this year. I didn’t know he was one of the victims. When I read his obituary I realized we had a lot more in common then I thought. I already felt we had a lot in common though. I really wish I could have gotten to know him better in life. I’m so sorry for anyone who was touched by him in a bigger way. I know how I feel now and.. well it’s hard to imagine how I would have felt if I had gotten to know him like I wanted to. Even in the short time I knew him I considered him a friend. It just goes to show how precious life is. It can be taken at any moment. I was putting off seeing who it was because I was hoping it was a different Shane as awful as that sounds. He was a really great guy. Even with the short time he was here that became evident. I pray he rests in peace and his loved ones come to peace with his loss too.
Tina Miller says:
June 10, 2015
Stephanie and Michael. My heart is broken for you and I will continue to lift you up in prayer. I know no words can help at this time and I can not even imagine what you are going through. May God hold you close during this time. With much love, Tina Miller
Georgia Dellinger says:
June 10, 2015
Dear Michael, Stephanie and Zachary Ormiston,
I was deeply saddened when I heard that Shane was one of the children in the accident. He was such a wonderful boy. News of his passing have rippled through the Mountain View faculty and staff and all have been greatly impacted. Share was a lovely boy and a very memorable young man. His gentle smile and kindness was special and captivated all who knew him. I have many fond memories of Shane and will hold him in my heart forever!
My thoughts and prayers will continue to be with you during this difficult time. My deepest sympathy goes out to your family for the tragic loss of such a lovely young man.
Take care,
Georgia Dellinger, former Mountain View Principal