Long ago as a kid, I visited the Markey cousins in Cedar Rapids, IA. Liz was the cousin my age. She was born the week before me and stole the name I was supposed to have, Elizabeth. So, I had to be named Susan instead. My family visited on rare occasions as we lived in CA. I remember Liz being an extremely fast runner, and all the IA cousins “racing” to the park nearby. Another memory I have is of the Markey cousins loving the TV show Dark Shadows. We watched with them, and all became big fans! I also remember a plumbing tool the cousins were very enthusiastic about! I don’t remember its name, but the Markey cousins were using it for all the drains in the house whether they needed unclogging or not. Over the years, the Markey and Shearer relatives got out of touch. I heard little bits of information about Liz, my Aunt Jeannie, and cousins Mike and Joe, when my sister went looking for the Markey family once. A few years ago, I made contact with Liz’s brother Joe. I learned that Liz had Huntington’s Disease and was being cared for in a place in Minneapolis. Joe said that Liz had the most wonderful, caring lady in the world looking after her! I am sad Liz and I were not re-acquainted as adults. She will be missed by all. Liz will always be remembered by her CA cousins.

I have such wonderful memories of Liz when we were in Iowa City. We had so much fun together. She was always a kind and sensitive spirit. I will remember her sense of humor and her kindness to others always. Deepest condolences to her entire family. She will be remembered fondly by many friends.

liz was a very kind and warm person. what I liked about her is her love for animals and her family.she will be deeply missed.it is going to be hard to find someone like liz again. rest in piece liz love you

I only have memories of her as a very young girl (8-years my junior, although I was so immature it didn't seem so much). I am sorry we were separated in so many ways because she sounds like she was a pretty cool kid and adult. My sympathies to Mike and his family.

David Markey

1st cousin

Liz was an amazing person. Although we hadn’t seen each other in years, she was never far from my thoughts. You are missed Liz.

Im so sorry Liz is gone now but also.happy she is free and in a better place.

I can honestly say I never met a funnier person. Genuine, witty and super fun to be around Liz was one of my best friends while growing up. I will always cherish my memories of her in our youth.

Fly high Always and Forever My Good Old Friend.

Love,

Gina Lawrence Jacobs

I have many deep and fond memories of Liz (or “Sissy”, as Jean often called her), going all the way back to 20th Street in CR. She had a great spirit and a great sense of humor, was always fun to be around, and was a great athlete. She also loved and looked up to her brothers. May she be at peace. My deep condolences to “my brother” Mike and his family. Sean McPartland

I'm so sorry for your loss. Those with a sense of humor are truly a joy in this world. Know that she is at peace, and let that give you some peace.

Mary Jane Murchison

Once again I'm sorry to hear of the loss of Mike Markey's younger sister Liz Markey. As Mike lost his older brother Joe Markey just last year before New Years. Even though I had not seen her since I had moved to Colorado so many years ago we always talked about the good times that we had. Oh my gosh many many Good Times I can't think of one particular thing that sticks out in my mind. I do know that whenever I was with Mike and Joe and Liz, I never laughed so hard in my life. It was also a good time. Rest in peace Liz.

I don't have many memories with Aunt Liz or even remembered how she sounded, she was and always will be apart of our little family. The visits were never long enough and there weren't enough letters to read. I always looked forward to reading her shaky hand writing and loved writing her back. She was a very giving and caring person, every Christmas and birthday she would always send us cards and sometimes she would send us each individualy presents that had a theme to it. Some of those themes made no sense, but it was always fun trying to figure out what they all meant. My favorite memories, although not my memories, were the ones my dad had with her when they were kids. I absolutely loved Aunt Liz as a kid and I'm 100% sure we would've been great friends.

All deaths are sudden, no matter how gradual the dying may be.

I know she is truly in a better place, free of her disease, illnesses and free to once again be herself.