Bloody Mad Woman (BMW) RIP

[Colapop]

Shirley Clare McNabb - Bloody Mad Woman (BMW) passed away at 10:25pm 27/05/2009 after a short illness.

She was my friend and the friend of alot of other people both here and in many other parts of her life. I would call all of you personally to tell you but there are too many. She never gave in and fought every step of the way for everything in her life. And she never stopped living it in spite of all the trials she had to live through. She is free now.

Ride well Forrest, my friend.

Lychgate Funeral Services
Corner Willis and Aro Street,
Wellington City
Tel: (04) 385 0745

3pm Saturday 30/May/2009

[Nasty]

Such sad news ... she fought hard ... RIP B.M.W.

[Mom]

Hey Col, hope you can feel my hug mate, its a good one. Shirley was an amazing woman, and one I was proud to call my friend. At peace at last.

[yungatart]

Shirley, Blood Mad Woman.
An elegant and gorgeous woman. Strong and gentle.
Rest in peace, my friend, ride free!

[Duke girl]

Such devastating news to hear of a woman who fought till the end. My condolences goes to Shirley's family, friends (especially you Col) and all those KBer's who knew her. I know that all of us from the Victoria Motorcycle Club who worked with Shirley while she was the Clubs Secretary will be saddened by her passing. RIP Shirl and your memory will live on with all of us who knew you forever.

[Indiana_Jones]

RIP :(

-Indy

[Ronin]

RIP Shirley.....

[vifferman]

Well, given the absolute shit she's been through lately, all I can say is at least now she's at rest. Her KB name should've been "Bloody Tough Woman". No-one should've had to go through what she experienced.

I'm sad that I didn't get to meet her (she was all set to come up here, and was going to meet me for coffee, but everything turned to custard).
Rest in Peace, Shirl.

[shafty]

OMG

RIP Shirl, you deserve a rest, a Gutsy Lady - Ride on

- had the pleasure of working with Shirl in Telecom decades ago, reconnected via KB

[sinfull]

Sorry to hear that Col, my thoughts go out to you and her close friends on here !
One of the unfortunate ones who never got close to BMW, but drew strength from what she went through and achieved !
Amazing woman i know that much !

[buellbabe]

My thoughts are with her family and friends.

I never had the pleasure of meeting BMW in person but we have shared many similar views and laughs on this forum.
A stubborn fighter to the end...

R.I.P. Shirley.

[Tony.OK]

Very sad to hear...................RIP Shirley
Condolences to all family and friends...........

[Trudes]

So sad to hear this. I met Shirley several times, she was always so friendly and full of life with her beeming beautiful smile. She will be sadly missed. RIP Shirley.

Big hug for you Col, you were and are a good friend. :hug:

[Edbear]

My thoughts are with her family and friends.

I never had the pleasure of meeting BMW in person but we have shared many similar views and laughs on this forum.
A stubborn fighter to the end...

R.I.P. Shirley.

+1.... Condolences.

[SpeedyGirl]

RIP my girl!
She was an amazing woman with a huge heart and a naughty sense of humour! We had many laughs (usually at Col ;) )
You will be missed x

[MSTRS]

Such sad news. A loyal battler, who somehow always got back up from life's kicks.
We'll miss you, Shirl.

[Crisis management]

Condolences Col, my thoughts are with you and Shirleys friends.

[terbang]

Oh no that's so sad. I didn't really know her apart from her posts here, they were awesome and seemed so positive and yet realistic. RIP (BMW).

[98tls]

RIP.Thinking of you Col.

[Billy]

Very sad news,Shirley was such a strong and determined personality with a huge heart
RIP

[nudemetalz]

RIP Shirley. Very sad to hear. :(

[Hitcher]

BMW Shirley was a blonde tornado. One of those rare individuals who wasn't afraid to tell folks what was on her mind, yet also compassionate and generous of spirit.

She was one of those people who lit up a room when she walked in. I think that's called "X factor" or "larger than life".

Shirley was a great chat, either in person or online. I greatly enjoy people who do this well, and Shirley could.

There are too few Shirleys in this world. Alas there is now one less.

I will miss her.

[davereid]

Strange thing this KB place, I have met, argued, laughed, joked and enjoyed the company of people that in real life I would never have met.

BMW is a perfect example - I only met her via the KB site, yet I'll miss her and her posts.

[cowpoos]

Sad news indeed. Rest peacefully luv!

[Skunk]

Rest in peace Shirley...

[Pwalo]

That's really sad news. Never met her face to face, but always enjoyed her forthright posts.

[James Deuce]

Typical of Shirley to want help from no one, but to make a sure a friend was around at journey's end, both physically and metaphysically.

Best pillion ever.

RIP.

[NZsarge]

Very sad news, rest in peace BMW.

[jim.cox]

Awww Shit :(

IPR BMW

[Lissa]

Rest in peace Shirley, what an amazing woman.

And Col, you have been a great great friend.

:hug:

[Robbo]

That is sad news Col. My thoughts go out to You and Her Family and Friends.
Sometimes life just does not seem fair.
R.I.P. Shirley

[ynot slow]

RIP and condolences to you and friends of hers.
To me she was a lady who always looked on illness and such other crap things in life with an attitude of "someones worse off than me".

Greatfull thanks for keeping us informed,shit not much to say,sorry maybe.

[Marknz]

RIP Shirley.....

[Re-cycled]

Did someone say "forthright" - well thats close to the mark if you needed a one word description of our blonde angel. A tall tree has fallen and a gap will be left in the place where she stood. Ride on, dear friend.

[riffer]

Gutted.

We certainly will miss ya Shirl.

[Al]

RIP Shirley
Gone but not forgotten
Thoughts are with all family and friends

[86GSXR]

Very sorry to hear this.

[dickytoo]

RIP Shirley

I knew Shirley and we had some good yarns together. She was larger than life and deserved a whole lot better than the hand that life dealt her.

She never complained though.

She will be missed.

Condolences to friends and family.

Richard

[GurlRacer]

RIP Shirley...

Only met you a couple of times but that was all I needed to know that you were such an amazing lady.

I promise, that Mum and I will take good care of beloved Babe, she'll be safe with us. :)

[BMWST?]

Times like this I still dont know what to say....All the best Col and ride on Shirley

[MaxB]

RIP Shirley

I never met you but I loved reading about your adventures.

One of the good guys.

[portokiwi]

RIP Shirley, You will be missed. You had amazing stories.
The strain you went through when your best friend passed away,
We all thought and prayed for you.

[Genestho]

Strange thing this KB place, I have met, argued, laughed, joked and enjoyed the company of people that in real life I would never have met.

BMW is a perfect example - I only met her via the KB site, yet I'll miss her and her posts.

You got it in one...man...
I found her to be Lovely Lady, who reached out to me in my early months here.
Her posts affected me greatly.
I had no idea she was battling for her life until last week...I feel very sad, but maybe now she can be at peace.

RIP, and condolences to family and friends

[RantyDave]

What?? Shit!! I know I've been, kinda, not really paying much attention recently but ... last I heard she was biking round the SI, looking after a friend who was also ill and something about house sitting and a cat.

Oh, I see (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=99729). Ohhhhh crap. She just did not get any breaks, ever. Fuckit.

Dave

[Jacko2]

Sad, Sad News.
One of the nice people.

[<G>]

So sorry to hear of Shirley's passing.
RIP Shirley and condolences to family and friends.

[Mikkel]

I can not say that I knew her, I only met her once. She seemed to be as people here have described her - a good bastardess.

You would have thought she had earned a respite after her recent ordeals - this just isn't fair. But then I suppose life isn't...

RIP

[Maha]

R.I.P Shirl, big man hug to you Col.....

[ManDownUnder]

Just got word... so very sorry to hear this. Rest in peace Shirley.

Onya Col... you're a good bastard

[BarBender]

RIP friend.

Alofa - R,C, B and E.

[EatOrBeEaten]

Didn't know her directly but from her posts on here she was a good 'un.

Safe travels.

[ajturbo]

fight she did.....
was just talking with her on friday, then again 2 days ago ( although she probably didn't know i was even there)

i thought it was a good idea to leave .... after the doc's told me to keep quiet..lol

hey sherly... thanks my friend!!!


Col... keep intouch!

[howdamnhard]

RIP Shirley.
My condolences to family and friends.

[The Chow]

Vale: Shirley McNabb
It is with great sadness that we have heard that Shirley McNabb ex-secretary of the Victoria Motorcycle Club passed away last night at 10.45pm in Wellington Hospital. Our thoughts and best wishes go out to the Shirley's family and Friends and To the members of the Victoria Motorcycle Club.

Her smiling face will be missed by many. God Speed..

www.kiwiracer.co.nz

[Mully]

RIP.

Miss Mully's mother is battling the same thing.

Condolences to all.

[madmal64]

Damn. I have only just caught up with the news. Sad news indeed.
A huge loss to the KB family.

[Winston001]

My sympathies Col, I didn't know Shirley was ill or anything about her. However I was touched by her efforts to organise the funeral for her friend and her positive posts. Thanks for letting us know.

[boomer]

Hey Col, if i were with u i'd give u a cuddle bro.

RIP BMW.

[Pedrostt500]

R.I.P Shirley, Condolences to Family and friends.

[sunhuntin]

ride in peace, BMW. you have earned your rest. :weep:

thoughts are with her family and friends.

[paturoa]

I only met her once, but I can say she is one of those small group of people that you can easily remember. Says volumes.

To Col and her other friends and family I'm sorry for your loss.

... and excellent that she was riding to the end!

[Colapop]

The funeral details have been added to the first post.

Lychgate Funeral Services
Corner Willis and Aro Street,
Wellington City
Tel: (04) 385 0745

3pm Saturday 30/May/2009

[James Deuce]

Thanks Col. Do you want us to do the escort thing? And would you like a bunfight afterwards?

[NighthawkNZ]

Never met her, but got a laff from some of her posts, and many deep thought posts as well. Not forgetting her energising will too never give up (or don't let the bastards get you)

She will be missed... RIP BMW :(

[Matt Bleck]

I'm very sad to hear this, RIP Shirley. :(

[Pussy]

Rest in peace, Shirley.

Thank you, Col, for being there for her, and for being a great friend

[chanceyy]

R.I.P Shirl

[ajturbo]

link to the funeral
http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?p=1129232570#post1129232570

[carver]

oh my god.....

fuck, that sucks.

rest in peace girl

[Sniper]

Im really sorry to hear that. She was a wonderful women who contributed a huge amount to the site and always had a kind word when you needed it. My thoughts go out to her family and friends.

[Conquiztador]

Ride free forever girl. xxx

[gijoe1313]

Like others have said, have enjoyed her posts even though I never got a chance to meet her - wasn't that long ago I was reading about her adventures in the SI. She sounds like a hardcase (in all the best ways).

Kia kaha Col ...

[Paul in NZ]

Ah crap..... Thats really grim reading, Shirley faced some mountains, any one of which would have scared a generation of stout hearted climbers but somehow she managed to traverse nearly the whole range.... Nearly...

Damn tough and persistent person who won most peoples admiration and respect.

I have read in Plato and Cicero sayings that are wise and very beautiful; but I have never read in either of them: Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy laden."


~ St. Augustine ~

RIP BMW! I hope you have found a peaceful haven and can rest...

[Clivoris]

Vale Shirl. I'm gutted and floundering. Always up for a good belly laugh, delivering a mind-numbing tale of survival, or a bloody scrap; sometimes in the same 5 minutes. Despite challenges that very few knew about she was always doing something for someone else. She's earned her peace. See you Saturday.

[Gareth51]

Rest in Peace Shirley

[flame]

Terribly unfair. An inspirational lady with a huge heart.

RIP Shirley

[steve_t]

Deepest condolences to all of her family and friends.
RIP Shirley

[locatelli]

Like many others, only knew BMW from her posts. Very sad news.
RIP Shirley, Condolences to her family and many friends.

[quallman1234]

RIP Shirely. You will be missed.

[MadDuck]

Met Shirl a couple of times. What an awesome chick - what a sad day! Dont know what else to say really. She was so tall and and me so short I remember her leaning down to have a conversation with me.....

Rest easy girl.....and big hugs to Col.

[fireliv]

RIP BMW, you seamed like a real battler and I really enjoyed your posts.

[Wiki Drifter]

never met her in person but have dealt with her professionally a few years back when she was working as a legal executive. Very sad to hear, RIP...

[et al]

Sad to hear this. RIP Shirley.

[sugilite]

RIP Shirley. Be at peace.

[speed63]

Very unfair. A strong spirited lady with a warm heart. RIP Shirley.

[scumdog]

Bummer, yet another of lifes 'interesting people' I never managed to meet!

RIP.


(and condolences Col.)

[Rhino]

Damn it Col, this is not good news. :(

ScorpyGirl and I only met her briefly once at Busa Petes, she seemed a really nice lady. Condolences to all her family and friends.

PS: Next time you are in Auckland, give us a call and we can get together again. :soon:

[Ocean1]

Damn.

Shirl owed me petrol. I owed her coffee, and we neither of us were any poorer for it.

Still, one day Shirl...

[Macktheknife]

RIP Shirl, thanks for your kindness, you will be missed.

[TK3]

Very sad to hear :0(... She was always a happy face and always great to deal with. She will be sadly missed.

[Nasty]

Funeral details here: http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=100210

[Mrs Busa Pete]

I can't believe this i'm speechless. I havn't been on for a couple of days and this is the first thing i see.

Rest In Peace Shirl you are free of pain and suffering now love.

[scracha]

Shirley was geniunely larger than life I'll will be missed dearly. RIP

[elle-f]

I haven't read this whole thread. I heard about this last night and was stunned to say the least. I met BMW on a couple of occassions and I loved her humour in her thread about franz josef.

Moe marie.

HUGS Col. I will be there on Saturday.

[SPman]

Never met her

Never will

But, through KB, I knew of her......

Farewell B.M.W.

[xl500s]

Hope its just as good on the other side... xl500s

[dino3310]

sad so friggin sad, my condolences to BMWs family and many friends.
i never had the privalage of meeting her but i did injoy her postings on KB,
she seemed to be a very cool lady.
RIP sister and once again my condolences to the whanau.

[babyB]

R.I.P BMW
Forever ride on

[Owl]

I never met the lady, but I was blown away by some of her posts. Heart wrenching to say the least.

I hope you're at peace Shirley.

[cold comfort]

Ditto, heartfelt condolences.

[zuk]

So very,very sad

[boman]

I never knew you either, but your posts entertained me considerably. Another earthbound angel taken home. R.I.P my good lady. My sincere condolences to all those who new, and loved her.

:no:

[sels1]

Damn. Just found out.
Shirl - what a girl - once met, never forgotten.
Rest in Peace, your trials are over.

[cc rider]

Condolences to Shirley's family & friends at KB.
When we lose a friend it feels like losing a piece of ourselves, then we find that part of them they left with us

[Swoop]

Such sad news. I always loved BMW's stories about her travels. Franz Joseph's "love shack" was a case in point!

We'll miss you, Shirl. RIP.

Col. Kudos to you, good Sir, for looking after a lovely lass.

[007XX]

Have just caught up with this very sad news. I always respected and enjoyed BMW's posts and always thought of her as a true lady.

May you rest in peace.

Hugs for you Col my friend.

[DMNTD]

WTF!!!! :shit: Utter disbelief here!!! :no:

Sadly only had the chance to meet her a couple of times. The last time we randomly met at the gas station in Murchison whilst on our own individual riding missions. A bloody laugh we did have!! :eek:

R.I.P

[k14]

Puts things in perspective. Very sad indeed.

[Mom]

I am sorry that Mark and I can not be with you all today, thank you for the opportunity to say a few words about my friend Shirley. I met Shirley through our membership of the kiwibiker internet forum. I have borrowed a few words from the members here today.

Shirley was a blonde tornado, one of those rare individuals who weren’t afraid to tell folks what was on her mind, yet also compassionate and generous of spirit. She was an amazing, elegant, gorgeous woman who was full of life and who also had a naughty sense of humour. She was friendly, but forthright, and she had a beautiful smile. She was the best pillion ever.

She was not a bad rider either! For me though Shirley was a loyal and staunch friend. A real mate in tough times, she truly went the extra mile for those that were close to her. Shirley looked for the best in others, and took life’s knocks with grace and an overwhelming attitude of “someone is worse off than me”. She lived her life with more serenity than most of us could ever dream about achieving in our lifetimes. I will miss her.

For Shirley – one of the most successful women I have ever called friend.

"The definition of success—
To laugh much;
to win respect of intelligent persons and the affections of children;
to earn the approbation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends;
to appreciate beauty;
to find the best in others;
to give one's self;
to leave the world a little better, whether by a healthy child, a garden patch, or a redeemed social condition.;
to have played and laughed with enthusiasm, and sung with exultation; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived--this is to have succeeded."

[u4ea]

I never met the lady, but I was blown away by some of her posts. Heart wrenching to say the least.

I hope you're at peace Shirley.

She always said it as she saw it..

Ride free angel
May the road guide you
May your light always shine
Be at peace
In the place of eternal time

U4EA

[merv]

I've been away and out of touch the last 5 days so damn sorry to hear this. That's the end of seeing you at our lunches Shirley. Say hi to my brother for me now you are up there with him. RIP girl.

[pete376403]

Just got in from the Brass - thought I'd check the thread to see how Shirley was getting on...to find this. Never met Shirley but felt I knew her quite well from the various threads.
Nothing I can say that has been said better, already.
Sorry for your loss, Col.

[MyGSXF]

omg.. omg.. I'm totally stunned.. haven't been on here past few days.. & this is the first thing I see..

Shirley.. you were a special angel.. sent here to touch people's lives with your very presence.. & you did an amazing job of doing just that! was a privilege to have chatted with you & shared stories of our paths. Be at peace now chick.. you deserve it!

Deepest condolences to Shirley's family & friends :grouphug:

[skidMark]

Only just found this, thats for the laughs on here shirley, you ame aross as a good sort, may you RIP