Shirlee Ann Dufoe
October 15, 1946 — February 14, 2005
Shirlee Ann Dufoe, 58, of Center Point, Iowa, died Monday, February 14, 2005, in her home, surrounded by her family. Services: 10:00 a.m. Friday, February 18, 2005, at First Christian Church, Center Point, by the Revs. John Caughron and Bernard Briscoe. The family will greet friends from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, February 17, 2005, at Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Center Point. Burial: Center Point Cemetery, Center Point.
Shirlee is survived by her husband, Don and their five children, daughter, Susie Stark (Rodney) of Center Point, son, Greg (Laurie) of Liberty, MO, daughter, Christi Eldred (Calvin) of Cedar Rapids, son, Landon (Jane) of Center Point and daughter, Dee of California.
She is also survived by her father, Harlan of Center Point; her brother, Steve (Anne) of Oregon, WI; and her greatest joys, 14 grandchildren, Samantha, Chelsea, and Robin Stark; Karina, Nicholas and Matthew Dufoe; C.J., Luke, Emily, Abigail and Hollee Eldred; Raegan, Lauren and Joseph Dufoe.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude.
Shirlee was born the daughter of Harlan and Gertrude Davis Staton on October 15, 1946, in Manchester, Iowa. On June 5, 1964, she married the love of her life, Don Dufoe, at the First Christian Church in Center Point. Her whole family gathered in the summer of 2004 to celebrate their 40 years of marriage. Shirlee has been a gift to many people, especially her family. She cherished family gatherings, cooking (her collection of cookbooks reveal this), gardening, travel and being with Don. An avid Cardinal fan, Shirlee loved watching a special pitcher. If you knew her, you saw tenderness, caring, love and knew she treasured each day. Shirlee?s faith sustained and comforted her. We are all blessed that we will join her some day in Heaven with God.
Shirlee invested her life raising a family, being involved in the family businesses, and touching the lives of others, especially those in the Sunrise Court and Eastview Drive apartments. Much of her time was given to her children and grandchildren. They loved her special cooking?many recipes will bring memories of this wonderful lady. She will be deeply missed.
Memorials may be directed to the City of Center Point, for the Fross Park Fund, 200 Franklin Street, Center Point, IA 52213.
Shirlee is survived by her husband, Don and their five children, daughter, Susie Stark (Rodney) of Center Point, son, Greg (Laurie) of Liberty, MO, daughter, Christi Eldred (Calvin) of Cedar Rapids, son, Landon (Jane) of Center Point and daughter, Dee of California.
She is also survived by her father, Harlan of Center Point; her brother, Steve (Anne) of Oregon, WI; and her greatest joys, 14 grandchildren, Samantha, Chelsea, and Robin Stark; Karina, Nicholas and Matthew Dufoe; C.J., Luke, Emily, Abigail and Hollee Eldred; Raegan, Lauren and Joseph Dufoe.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Gertrude.
Shirlee was born the daughter of Harlan and Gertrude Davis Staton on October 15, 1946, in Manchester, Iowa. On June 5, 1964, she married the love of her life, Don Dufoe, at the First Christian Church in Center Point. Her whole family gathered in the summer of 2004 to celebrate their 40 years of marriage. Shirlee has been a gift to many people, especially her family. She cherished family gatherings, cooking (her collection of cookbooks reveal this), gardening, travel and being with Don. An avid Cardinal fan, Shirlee loved watching a special pitcher. If you knew her, you saw tenderness, caring, love and knew she treasured each day. Shirlee?s faith sustained and comforted her. We are all blessed that we will join her some day in Heaven with God.
Shirlee invested her life raising a family, being involved in the family businesses, and touching the lives of others, especially those in the Sunrise Court and Eastview Drive apartments. Much of her time was given to her children and grandchildren. They loved her special cooking?many recipes will bring memories of this wonderful lady. She will be deeply missed.
Memorials may be directed to the City of Center Point, for the Fross Park Fund, 200 Franklin Street, Center Point, IA 52213.
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