About Abby
Abby Rose Schirmer was born July 2, 1986 and passed away, unexpectedly at her home, at the age of 18 on April 10, 2005, she was a freshman at Northern Illinois University. There were numerous tests performed to find a cause of death, but unfortunately for all of us the results were inconclusive.
Abby had a contagious personality that brought so many people to their knees with her passing. On that note Abby’s family started the “Abby Rose Schirmer Memorial” to honor Abby’s memory and her way of life. Abby had a “pay it forward” attitude with a “shared kindness” personality.
Even as a child Abby had and unique insight into the people around her. Her Aunt Bonnie wrote:
"When Abby was just a child she mailed me a letter for no other reason but to tell me what a wonderful funny Aunt I was. It seems that I made an impact on her life. I’m not sure what compelled her to write this letter, it wasn’t my birthday or a school assignment or a punishment. She just wanted to tell me what she thought. I never had such a tribute on my personality from anyone before. Writing to tell me this, meant so much and it felt so good.
Abby told people how she felt about them, never fearful that someone would make fun of her or hope to gain from what she said or wrote. She observed and remembered what people liked and disliked.
For me, Abby sharing her thoughts of me is a rare privilege. It is just so much like her to make someone feel really good. That letter will forever stay close to my heart."
Abby had a contagious personality that brought so many people to their knees with her passing. On that note Abby’s family started the “Abby Rose Schirmer Memorial” to honor Abby’s memory and her way of life. Abby had a “pay it forward” attitude with a “shared kindness” personality.
Even as a child Abby had and unique insight into the people around her. Her Aunt Bonnie wrote:
"When Abby was just a child she mailed me a letter for no other reason but to tell me what a wonderful funny Aunt I was. It seems that I made an impact on her life. I’m not sure what compelled her to write this letter, it wasn’t my birthday or a school assignment or a punishment. She just wanted to tell me what she thought. I never had such a tribute on my personality from anyone before. Writing to tell me this, meant so much and it felt so good.
Abby told people how she felt about them, never fearful that someone would make fun of her or hope to gain from what she said or wrote. She observed and remembered what people liked and disliked.
For me, Abby sharing her thoughts of me is a rare privilege. It is just so much like her to make someone feel really good. That letter will forever stay close to my heart."
