Shane Lopez Obituary

Dear Shayne, You are remembered with love and fond memories. I hope you know the difference you made in the lives of your family and friends. I hope you now have found the peace and joy you desired in this life. My son David is there in heaven too. His favorite saying was "All things shining." I think that applies to your life too. Peace. See you on the other side someday, Cynthia

Shane J. Lopez is one of my favorite professor in Positive Psychology.I read most of his works. I just learned of his death one year ago.It was a great pity !

Dr Shane Lopez was a inspirational psychologist who brought to light the concept of hope in such an endearing manner with the introduction of a new form of questionnaire to highlight the psychology of hope. I was much inspired by his book Making Hope happen it was a insight into the area hope. May god bless his soul and his research be implemented for the betterment of mankind.

Shane is the reason I tie hope into so many of my presentations for the University community. His legacy is how he enhanced hope in all of us.

I am heart-broken to learn of the passing of Dr. Shane Lopez. He blessed us with the sharing of his passions & research. I want to thank his family for sharing him with the world.

I have met so many people that have told me about what a difference Shane made in their lives. His kindness, compassion, and care for others are a huge part of his wonderful legacy.

I first heard Dr. Lopez speak in February 2016 when he was speaking at the Lawrence Public Library's staff day. His presentation was so inspiring and illuminating, and I have shared his ideas about hope and how libraries can serve as hope hubs in their communities with many colleagues throughout the public library world. I am heartbroken over his death, and I only hope that I can honor his memory by serving as one of his many ripples as well. Much love and hope to his beloved family and friends.

Shane Lopez was generous, prosperous, influential and kind. A lifelong friend to the end. He is missed.

I am sorry to learn of Shane's passing. I met him at an annual conference of Catholic Charities USA. His talk on Hope was so inspiring that I invited him to be our keynote speaker at a conference here in Houston, Texas. Shane was one of a kind and he radiated hope and compassion. I am blessed to have known him. Wishing his family the peace of warm memories and God's unending love, and of course, Hope. God bless you.

Shane was an incredible man! He accomplished so much. But I remember him as just a great guy! Alli and Harry, I'm so sorry for your loss

Alison, Parrish, I am so sorry to hear about your loss of Shane . I was shocked when I saw the obituary on social media. I just want to let you know that you and your family are in my prayers during this difficult time. He was the friendliest person that helped me through my difficult times many years ago and was so excited that he married into the "Eusebe/Eugene Verret Family of Belle Place". RIP my friend!!!

Allison, I am so sorry to have read that Shane has passed away. I knew at the age of 10, how special a boy he was. I was blessed in my life by teaching both of you. I was so proud of him when I received a graduation invitation for completing his doctorate degree in Kansas. You were so good for him. He once told me you were his Light in darkness. I read his book and he gave me hope again when I lost my father. He will be missed by many. I know you will hold on to the love you had for each other. You are in my prayers.

I met Shane once when he spoke at a VA center in Menlo Park, CA hosted by my friend Kerrie. I was already a big fan of his work, but hearing him share his message live was even more inspiring. His book is one of my top recommendations to clients, friends and family. RIP Shane, you did good work and will not be forgotten. My condolences to the family and thank for you sharing info on donations to support Parrish.

I am so thankful to have known Shane! He always had a way of making you feel that you could do anything! He will live on through the many lives he touched.

Alli & Parrish,
I opened the paper and saw Shane in the obituary section- very shocked by his death. He was one of my teachers during graduate school at KU- so personable and taught me one great lesson I use as a teacher to this day- how to show listening skills. At the time, we had to record ourselves listening to someone on a cassette tape for him to evaluate. Listening- I practice this everyday as I serve as a teacher to Middle School students and parents at Maize Virtual Prep School.

Alli, my husband, Trevor and I ran into you and Shane at Limestone Pizza, back in the spring. While I have only met you once or twice, may you know that I am thinking of you and your son during this emotional time. May you both feel the love and compassion of those around you as you grieve and may this give you strength to go forward.

xo

Alli, I just learned about your husband's death. I am so, so sorry. I'm thinking of you and your family.

Shane touched many people at Kansas State University, where he visited and spoke on a number of occasions. He was an impressive scholar and, very clearly, a wonderful person. He will be missed.

Allie and Parrish, I am thinking of you both and joining you and the extended family in grieving, but celebrating such a dynamic, vital life. I had genuine respect for Shane, starting at his choice of a wife and continuing with my observations of him at work. Know that many people are feeling a personal loss and understand how difficult the days ahead will be. I will be ready to be there for you. All you have to do is call. In the meantime, I will be thinking of you.

Shane, thank you so much for giving the gift of the Gallup Student Poll to millions of students and educators. You made students in believe in hope for the future! You were such a calm and positive presence. During the short time that we worked together, you always made yourself available to chat and encourage me. I hope to touch a minuscule amount of the number of lives you touched. Your work will live on always. Thank you for all that you gave to the world. Sending positive energy and warm thoughts to your family and friends.

"If love could have saved you, you would have lived forever."

I'm so sorry to hear about Shane. He was a friend. Shane was one of my professors at KU. He made an impact on my life and how I interact with others. I miss him deeply; his death has affected me as in his life. I wish his family peace.

We are deeply saddened by Shane's passing. He was a great man in every role he served in. He has left the world a better place and he will be dearly missed. We are thankful for Shane and Alli's friendship during our years in Lawrence and Alli and Parrish will be in our prayers. May memories bring them comfort and peace. Shane's love will live on in everyone he touched.

Raising a glass to unabashed adventure, tolerance fed by pure curiosity in humankind, and the lasting effect your beauty has on my hope for the future. Much love.

I was deeply saddened when I heard of Shane's death. He was a very kind, considerate, and good-humoured person. My hope is his Allie and Parrish will continue to thrive having had him in their lives to teach them hope.