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Shirlee Feekin Obituary
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Shirlee J. Feekin, 86, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.
Shirlee was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin.
Born in Council Bluffs, Iowa on March 30, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Dale and Ethel Smith.
She is survived by her husband and best friend of 63 years, Fred W. Feekin; sister, Joanne Cochran of Underwood, Washington; brother, Gordon Smith and wife Etta Maye of Council Bluffs, Iowa; daughter, Janice Sanchez and husband Ralph of El Paso, Texas; sons, John and wife Barbara of Dallas, Texas, Bob and wife Evelyn of Palatine, IL. and Roger of Lombard, IL; eight grandchildren: Jason, Becky, Christine, Amy, Michael, Eddie, Joanna, Katie; and 2 great-grandchildren: Amari and Lillia.
A private family celebration will be held at the Feekin home in South Carolina.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Shirlee Feekin
6 Entries
July 2, 2015
Fred, just saw the death of your dear Shirlee, fond memories of our camping days with wheel go. I lost my husband and best friend in dec. 2012 so I feel your pain. Sorry for your loss. Not many wheel go people left.
Hugs, Betty bartman
Pamela Feekin (Pick)
May 30, 2013
Dearest Uncle Fred, Janice, John, Roger and Bob, I'm so sad to hear of Aunt Shirl's passing. Although it has been many years since I have seen any of you, my mom, Pat Feekin and I enjoyed the Christmas letters your mom sent every year. We would laugh at her writings and muse how it was just like we remembered her to be. I have so many great memories of time spent at your house; the cool playhouse in the backyard; the fun wooden kitchen set and baby furniture on the front porch, Santa's visits, wanting to stay the night and then crying to go home and so much more. It was always a house full of laughter and good times. More than anything I remember her great laugh, the fun bantering at the kitchen table between Aunt Shirl and her "Freddy" - she was a special lady with an infectious laugh, a fun and funny outlook on life and the world and I'm sure she will be very missed by all of you. Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. My sincerest condolences, Pam Feekin (Pick)
Pat Frost
May 30, 2013
I remember my Mom, Jeanne Olson Canaday Hosier's cousin Shirlee. She was my second cousin. I remember going to her house so she could cut my brothers' hair on a stool in her yard. I was little and played with John, while she was barbering. A wonderful sweet lady always had a nice smile.
May 30, 2013
We are sorry for you loss. She was a wonderful person and I am sure she will be missed. Cindy and Bill Feekin
Judy Colyer
May 29, 2013
Sorry to hear about your loss. I have so many good memories of Shirlee and all of the family. Growing up with Janice and never forgetting the 'pepper nuts' that her Mom made.
Hugs from Council Bluffs.
May 29, 2013
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