Celebrations of Life

Greetings everyone, Robert and I are taking a vacation from August 18^th until September 3^rd to celebrate 20 years of happy marriage! See you all in September and remember to celebrate life every day. Love, Aleia

Our second Death Café was held last Saturday and it was, again, a wonderful celebration of life! We had 30 reservations; 18 new patrons and 9 repeat guests arrived. When asked to write three words to describe the experience, patrons reported these to name a few: revealing, respectful, awesome, helpful, caring, inspiring, beautiful, open, exhilarating, educational, and rich! Our next Café will be held on Saturday, September 28^th from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Federated Church. Watch for the event to be posted on our Facebook page.

Memorial Celebration - Two gatherings will celebrate Pat Taylor’s life and legacy. The first will be Thursday, August 22, at 4 p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Flagstaff. The second will be Saturday, September 28, at 3 p.m. at Tonto Basin School. All are invited

That’s Life – A Bone Dance ~ tickets are on sale now for the 8^th Annual Memorial event and fund raising gala. This beloved Flagstaff tradition is a reservation only event you will not want to miss.

We welcome Carrie Schuessler, Allison Howard and Becky Hayes to Koala Bear Volunteer status!

Raquel Rotnes is having hip surgery on August 26^th . . . We are wishing her the very best healing!! Read her story and/or offer meal support by going to http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/belo/planner

The Elizabeth Kubler-Ross Foundation is coordinating with http://www.deathoverdinner.org/ in hosting a global event on August 24 as a 9th Anniversary celebration of Elizabeth's transition.

Mid Summer News

Further Shore is hosting another Death Café on August 10^th from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. at the Federated Church in Flagstaff (400 W. Aspen on the corner of Sitgreaves and Aspen). Reservations are limited to 30 people and we are close to that goal. If you would like to attend, please RSVP by calling 928-525-2910 or on Facebook in the “Event” section.

Everyone at Further Shore is sending peace and healing thoughts to the family, extended family and friends of Pat Taylor. We had the honor and privilege of serving Pat in the early stages of a serious medical situation last Fall. Beauty, humor, quick wit and the seemingly endless ability to love life were but a few of the qualities that she exhibited to everyone she met. Pat could also out-hike most of her FS staff! She passed peacefully on Monday, July 29^thwith David, her husband, of 50+ years, nearby. You can read about her journey, memorial celebration information, and see some amazing photos of her at https://www.mylifeline.org/pattaylor/  . Cards or calls can be sent to the family here:

David Taylor and Family
c/o Dawn & Rob Begley


1415 Lomalai Drive


Flagstaff, AZ  86001

In lieu of Flowers, donations may be send to:

Tonto Basin Public Schools


P.O BOX 337


445 So. Old Hwy 188


Tonto Basin, AZ 85553