SHINNERS, Graham Thomas “Dick”

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Passed away on May 12th 2022. Dearly loved husband of Melva. Loved father of Jeff, Ian, Stephen, David and Janelle. Loved father in-law of Sharon, Julie and Fergus. Loved Pa of Wade and Blake; Brent and Michelle, Kyle and Jess, Zane and Natalie; and Hugh. Big Pa of Hunter, Logan and Axton.

Funeral Notice

Service: Friday May 20, 2022

The Funeral of Mr. Graham “Dick” Shinners will be held at the Beeac Community Centre, 55 Lang Street, Beeac on Friday, May 20, 2022 commencing at 1.30 p.m.

The funeral will leave the Beeac Community Centre at the conclusion of the service for the Beeac Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Long Road Appeal. Envelopes will be available at the service.

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  1. Deepest sympathy to you Melva and family. Thinking of u at this sad time. Merilyn and Michael Daffy.

    Merilyn Daffy May 13 2022 8:04 pm
  2. Deepest Sympathy to Melva and family on the passing of Dick. Our thoughts are with you all at this sad time.

    Gail and Ed Riches.

    Gail Riches May 13 2022 8:59 pm
  3. Dick is an icon of the Beeac Community.
    His contribution to the district will never be forgotten.
    R.I.P.
    Warren Riches.

    warren riches May 14 2022 8:07 am
  4. To Melva and Families so sorry to hear of Dick passing Just meeting you the other day I am sad to hear of his death thinking of you with love Pauline (DAy) and RayMoorfoot x.

    PaulineMoorfoot May 14 2022 12:42 pm
  5. Our thought are with you as we remember the good times at Beeac especially the Beeac football club .a great community man ! RIP
    Brian , Bernice & girls

    Bernice Jenkins May 14 2022 12:53 pm
  6. Dear Melva and family. So sad to hear of Dicks passing. You were both treasured friends of my mum and dad, Wilma and Harry Salmon. Dick will be sadly missed by many, especially in the Beeac community. Deepest sympathy , Evelyn Allan and family.

    Evelyn Allan May 14 2022 3:59 pm
  7. Deepest sympathy to Melva and family at this sad time. Thinking of you all. Glenis and George Stevens

    Glenis Stevens May 14 2022 6:15 pm
  8. Our Deepest Sympathy to you all at this very sad time, Judy and Denis Ryan.

    Judy Ryan May 14 2022 6:17 pm
  9. Thinking of you at the loss of your dear husband Dick. A wonderful person. Thoughts are with you and the family. Elaine & Alex Bell.

    Elaine & Alex Bell May 14 2022 6:40 pm
  10. Deepest sympathy to Melva and family. Beeac community won’t be the same without Dick. Kim, John, Abbie and Zac Barwise

    Kim Barwise May 14 2022 6:58 pm
  11. Dear Melva and family our sincerest sympathy to you all at this sad time we were shocked to read of Dicks passing, hold tight to your memories. ❤️
    Lorraine and Garry McGlynn

    Lorraine McGlynn May 14 2022 9:56 pm
  12. Dear Melva and family. So sorry to hear of Dicks passing.He was a fantastic bloke who will never be forgotten. Sincerest sympathy to you all.
    Norm and Carol Cops.

    Norm Cops May 15 2022 12:15 pm
  13. Dear Melva And Family Thinking Of Yours Dick Was A Find Man Love Greg And Liz Matheson

    liz matheson May 15 2022 12:37 pm
  14. Deepest sympathy to Melva and family on the passing of our dear friend and cousin, Dick. Fond memories of times spent together. Lesley and Geoff XXOO

    Lesley O’Neill May 15 2022 1:53 pm
  15. So very sorry to hear of Dick’s passing and we give our thoughts and love to Melva and family . He always brightened our day when buying the paper… Carmen and Tony

    Carmen Dancer May 15 2022 2:34 pm
  16. To Melva & Family,
    Sending our sincere condolences to you all on the loss of Dick.
    He was a wonderful man who always work hard and cared for his family.
    From Greg & Liz Matheson , family xx

    Elizabeth Matheson May 15 2022 5:07 pm
  17. We were so sorry to hear of Dick’s passing. Such a huge part of Beeac’s community and a lovely man.
    Deepest sympathy and love to Melva and family.
    Tammy & Colin Coysh

    Tammy & Colin Coysh May 15 2022 8:41 pm
  18. Our sincere sympathy to you Melva and family. Fond memories of a loyal workmate at Wattie Pict in the pea days. Dick was a man of honour, with exceptional self taught skills. He was a good friend who loved reminiscing about the good old times. RIP Dick.
    Tim & Helen Gibson & family

    Helen Gibson May 15 2022 9:32 pm
  19. My deepest condolences to Melva and Families,Thinking of you all at this sad time

    Jimmy Featherston May 16 2022 5:50 pm
  20. Deepest sympathy to Melva and family. so sorry to read of Dick’s passing. A great bloke . Many happy memory’s of my time with Dick . Eurack School ,Beeac Footy Club Beeac school committee and lots of others .Russell Miller

    Russell Miller May 17 2022 9:55 am
  21. Our Deepest Sympathy to Melva,the Extended Shinners family and the Irrewarra Beeac Football and Netball community with the passing of Dick.Just an absolute Gentleman,a great Community Member and Friend.Rest In Peace Mate we are just so lucky to have known you.

    Brian,Gail Finn & Family May 17 2022 2:33 pm
  22. Condolences to you Melva and your family. One of nature’s gentlemen who always had a smile on his face and was so community minded. Happy times at the Beeac Footy Club. Thoughts are with you all.

    Darryl Harty May 17 2022 4:36 pm
  23. Fond memories of working with Dick. A big loss to his family and the community. Greg Laird

    Greg Laird May 17 2022 6:47 pm
  24. To Melva and Family
    On behalf of the family of the late Arthur Pearce – we send our deepest sympathy on the passing of Dick
    We have many fond memories of times that Dick and our father worked together to fix machinery – or develop something new. Plus we remember all the hard work and time that Dick put into the Windmill Park
    Greg Elizabeth and Trevor

    Greg Pearce May 17 2022 10:16 pm
  25. Dear Melva and Family, you are in my heart at this very sad time. Dick was a wonderful man who worked tirelessly for the Beeac Community. He will always be remembered for the very special man he was. His love for Beeac will be on show for decades to come.
    Deepest sympathy, Gloria Phillips

    Gloria Phillips May 18 2022 7:53 am
  26. Deepest Sympathy to Melva and Family at this sad time..
    Lyn & Roger Lang

    Lyn & Roger Lang May 18 2022 2:28 pm
  27. Deepest Sympathy to Melva and family.
    Our thoughts are with you after the passing of Dick. He was an ardent supporter of Irrewarra-Beeac Football Club after our amalgamation. He will be sadly missed in and around the club on game days. RIP Dick
    From Members and friends of
    Irrewarra-Beeac FNC

    Chris+Dell May 18 2022 6:43 pm
  28. Sincere sympathy to Melva and family on the passing of our dear cousin Dick.
    Unfortunately I have specialist appointments and I cannot drive, therefore Jean and I cannot attend to celebrate Dicks life.
    Jean and Haydn Shinners

    Jean and Haydn Shinners May 19 2022 3:01 pm
  29. Deepest sympathy to Melva & family. Fond memories of a kind, considerate and fun loving cousin. Gwen Black & family 🌻

    Gwen Black May 19 2022 4:45 pm
  30. Our sincere condolences to all of dicks family especially his beloved melva thinking of you all at this sad time may he rest in the arms of our lord Jesus Christ blessings to you all fiona and Michael gammack/pereira

    Fiona May 19 2022 6:25 pm
  31. Dear Melva & family deepest sympathy to you all our great ex neighbour in Beeac & also workmate of
    Kevin’s in the Wattie Pict days a legend in the town of Beeac very fond memories of Dick and we know he will be so sadly missed by you all, RIP Dick.
    Wendy & Kevin Daffy

    Wendy Daffy May 20 2022 11:02 am
  32. Dear Melva & family, Deepest Sympathy on the sad loss of Dick our thoughts are with you all at this sad time xo
    The Gray Family ❤️

    Colleen Colbourne May 20 2022 1:55 pm
  33. Dear Melva and family ,deepest sympathy on the passing of dick The Fulton family

    Rod Fulton May 20 2022 3:50 pm
  34. Dear Melva,
    So sad to hear of Dick’s passing. One of life’s true gentleman.
    Thinking of you at this time.
    Annie Coles

    Annie Coles May 23 2022 11:19 am
  35. Deepest sympathy to you Melva and family. We were very sad to hear of Dick’s passing. Long and treasured friend of Bill Woods and family xx 💐

    Sandra Donaldson May 25 2022 9:03 pm
  36. Dear Melva mum & I were so sad to hear of Dicks passing. Sending you our love.
    Pat & Pam.
    Pam Lowden.

    Pam Lowden June 22 2022 6:36 am

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