Ruth T Shirk's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2021 in Marion, Iowa

Ruth T Shirk

May 18, 1922 - April 3, 2021 (98 years old)

Marion, Iowa

Ruth T Shirk's obituary , Passed away on April 3, 2021 in Marion, Iowa
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Ruth T Shirk

May 18, 1922 - April 3, 2021 (98 years old)

Marion, Iowa

Ruth T Shirk Obituary

We are sad to announce that on April 3, 2021 we had to say goodbye to Ruth T Shirk of Marion, Iowa, born in Des Moines, Iowa. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth T Shirk to show support.

She was loved and cherished by many people including: her parents, Audra Towers (Bowers) and Earl Towers; her children, Darrell Shirk (Dianne) of Gravois Mills, MO, Ron Shirk (Karen) of Salisbury, Larry Shirk (Linda) of Norwalk, IA and Lori Shirk of Indianola, IA; her grandchildren, Brett Shirk (Ruth) of Springfield, MO, Darci Frahm (Dan) of Davidson, NC, Sam Shirk (Erica) of Valdez, AK, Megan Fisk (Justin) of Washington, D. C., Sarah Roe of Libertyville, IL, Jeremiah Shirk (Mary) of Wheaton, IL, Kate Schofield (John) of Salisbury, NC and Caitlyn Violett (Abraham) of Kansas City, MO.; her great grandchildren, Gabriel, Eliana, Sofia Frahm, Blake, Grant, Ann, McAllister, Bear Schofield, River Iannaccone, Piers Shirk, Matthew, Alex, Brady, Mason Roe, Thomas, Ethan Smith, Noah, Mary Kennedy Shirk, Emma and Ellen Violett; her husband Jerry; and her son Gerald Paul Shirk.



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April 9, 2021

Melody Utterback wrote a sympathy message

“My heart felt sympathies I was so blessed to know Ruth. She was a very loving lady. She was very proud of her family. She always made my day when I saw her. She was very proud and supportive of Lori. Ruth always made a point to see me when she was at C.O.C. I am so sorry for your loss. Melody Utterback Former Associate Manager/Training Facilitator @ COC”


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April 7, 2021

Scott Riley wrote a sympathy message

“I enjoyed knowing Ruth. We played bridge together several time. She was a very kind and generous person. Sorry for your loss. Scott Riley Des Moines”


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