IOWA FALLS, Iowa
1979 - 2005
Shelly Bridgewater, 25, of Iowa Falls, Iowa, passed away SundayJan. 16, 2005, at the University of Iowa Hospitals, Iowa City. Funeral services for Shelly Bridgewater will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Walcott, Iowa, with burial at the Walcott Cemetery, Walcott. Visitation will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. today at Iowa Falls Alden High School Commons with a 7:30 p.m. Service of Remembrance following visitation in Iowa Falls Alden High School Auditorium. Memorials may be directed to the family c/o Brad Bridgewater, 308 School, Iowa Falls, IA 50126. The Linn's Funeral Homes Iowa Falls Chapel has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Shelly Lynn Warner was born August 3, 1979, at Davenport, Iowa, the daughter of Walter "John" and Brenda S. (Reese) Warner. She attended the Walcott Elementary School and graduated from the Davenport West High School with the class of 1997. She then attended Iowa State University graduating in 2003 with a degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Spanish. On September 4, 2004, she was united in marriage to Bradley Clayton Bridgewater at the Calvary United Methodist Church, Walcott, Iowa. To this union Hailey Lynn Bridgewater was born.
Shelly taught Spanish at the Iowa Falls and Alden Community Schools and most recently was teaching fifth grade at Iowa Falls Community Schools. She was also involved with the International Club and was the Assistant Girls Tennis Coach.
Shelly Bridgewater is survived by her husband, Brad Bridgewater, of Iowa Falls, Iowa; her daughter: Hailey Lynn, of Iowa Falls; her parents, John and Brenda Warner, of Walcott, Iowa, her sister, Kim Warner, of Walcott; and her paternal grandmother, Betty C. Warner, of Davenport, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Walter and Norma Reese and her paternal grandfather, Melvin Warner.
This obituary was originally published in the Quad City Times.
As her birthday approaches, i think about the impact Shelly made on me more and more. She was such a wonderful, beautiful human being, and she taught me so many things that i will never forget. She touched so much in her short time and I still think about her so much. I love you Shelly!
Amy Tisinger
August 02, 2008 | Chicago, IL
Shelly-There isn't a day go by that I don't think about you and miss you. I still hear the way you'd answer your phone when I'd call you and you'd always say "love you" before we'd hang up. Please know that you touched us in a wonderful way and you are not gone, just waiting for us!
Aunt Lana
April 12, 2008 | IA
Dear Brenda & Family,
I am just learning about Shelly's passing. Brenda, I am so sorry to hear this. I haven't seen you all in such a long time. Shelly and Kim were just little ones. I think of you often and our days at Palmer College. You all are in my prayers.
Much Love,
Lynne (Houldsworth) Webber
June 12, 2007 | Dahlonega, GA
Ita, I can't believe it's almost been two years. Thank you for being the beautiful person that you were. We all miss you still. You were an awesome tennis coach and even better friend. Suzy Q's anyone? :) God bless you and your family! We love you!
Megan Kuhlers
December 29, 2006 | Iowa Falls/Des Moines, IA
Angie has it right, many of us still think of Shelly often and miss her. Our family loved her and smile at her memory. Her family remains in our hearts and prayers.
Farrah Ketron
January 23, 2006 | Dixon, IA
As the one year anniversary of Shelly's death has passed, she is still in so many people's thoughts...Hayley is such a precious beautiful child, and Shelly definatly lives in her. Brenda, John, Kimmy, and Brad-Please know that Shelly touched so many people, and we all still think of Shelly often....God Bless you!
Angie Lane
January 22, 2006 | Long Grove
As Christmas approaches, I can't help but remember Shelley and last year's Christmas. She brought so much joy to our family just by being there. We will miss Shelley this year but know that she is in a better place. We love you Shelley and you have touched our lives in more ways than you know.
Mary Ann Florea
December 09, 2005 | Florissant, MO
I knew Shelly from West. I haven't heard how she was doing. I am sorry for the loss. She was nice and outgoing. It takes me some time before I realized what has happened. I wish and hope she is in a better place. I remeber a long time ago talking to her on the phone and talking with her at West. It is a blessing to know she was able to be a Mother, and bring a new child into the world to see things and to grow. I am sorry for the lost.
Michael Valerius Jr
February 21, 2005 | Blue Grass, IA
The first time we met Shelly we told Junior she was a keeper. We were right. Now we will keep her in our hearts forever. God will keep her close to him. Everyone she ever touched will keep her memory alive for that little angel she gave birth to. Shelly was an angel on earth and now she watches over Hailey as an angel in heaven. Although our hearts are dimmed by her passing, our lives shine in her memory. We love ya Junior!
Brad, Vicki and Varanda DuBois
February 15, 2005 | Iowa Falls, IA
