Kooresh Shirallie

He is survived by his mother, Fakhri Shirallie; his brothers, Kambiz Shirallie of San Jose, CA, Kamran Shirallie of Oklahoma City, OK, Kamshad Shirallie of Oklahoma City, OK, Kamyar Shirallie of San Jose, CA; his wife, Linda Shirallie of Edmond, OK; and his one daughter, Abby Shirallie of Dallas, TX.

In January of 1972, he came to America to Edmond, Oklahoma to attend Central State University where he received a B.S. degree in Accounting and later attended OCU where he earned his MBA.

In 1980, he met Linda, his wife. They were married September 7, 1980 and have one daughter, Abby. She was her father’s pride and joy! In 1975, he began working for Evans Furniture and continued there for 26 years. In 2001, Kooresh left Evans Furniture to become an Independent Furniture Representative where he traveled North Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas as his territory. He made many friends in his travels, which kept him going even when he was ill. In November of 2017, his career was cut short due to a brain tumor. His diagnosis was GBM Stage IV. For the next 18 months, Kooresh was a warrior! He fought bravely and courageously with all of his strength and might to beat this horrible disease. However, on May 2, 2019, surrounded by his loving wife, devoted daughter, and friends, he passed painlessly and peacefully into Heaven.

Kooresh was an active member of the Village Lions Club for over 30 years. He enjoyed playing golf and loved the Dallas Cowboys. Kooresh never met a stranger. He was a people person. He loved to travel (especially to Seattle) and spend wonderful time with his beloved daughter. Kooresh always was “the glass half-full.” His contagious smile was full of life and joy! His quick wit will be remembered by all. He will be missed by so many friends. He never knew how many loved him. He appreciated every moment of his life and lived every day to the fullest. Even through the difficult times and darkest days, he always said “Today is a beautiful day!” Rejoice, Be Happy and Glad!