Shirley J. Scheffler
Shirley J. Scheffler
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Shirley was born February 24, 1934, in Weston, Iowa, to the late Albert and Eva Jensen. She graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School in 1951. Shirley was a daycare provider for many years, retiring in 2001.
In addition to her parents, Shirley was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Jamie Scheffler; sister, Marge Hovey; brother, Robert Jensen; and former husband, Bill Scheffler.
Shirley is survived by 3 sons, Tony Scheffler, Dennis Scheffler, Joel (Cindy) Scheffler, all of Council Bluffs; grandchildren, Joshua, Jason, Emily, and John Scheffler; sister, Sara Catron, of Council Bluffs; and hundreds of children who she treated as her own.
Visitation with the family Monday, 6 to 8 p.m., at Cutler-O'Neill-Meyer-Woodring Bayliss Park Chapel. Funeral service Tuesday, 11 a.m., at the mortuary, with Reverend Jann Osborn officiating. Interment Memorial Park Cemetery with a lunch following at the Eagles Club. Memorials are suggested to Broadway Christian Church.
This obituary was originally published in The Daily Nonpareil.
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June 18, 2012
Tony, Dennis and Joel. My sincere sympathies. I always remember your family with great fondness. We had a lot of fun thanks to all of our parents. Remember the good times.
Jamie Andersen Conlon
June 17, 2012
Tony, Dennis, and Joel: so sorry for your loss. I remember your mom as such a nice lady. Always smiling and joking. Needless to say a spitfire! Although we haven't seen each other for some time, I have wonderful memories of when we were kids. Thinking of you. And sooo sorry this so late. Tracy Andersen McVey and the Jim Andersen family
LARRY & CINDY LEA
June 16, 2012
WE ARE SO SORRY TO HEAR OF SHIRLEYS PASSING.. SHE WILL BE MISSED.. THAT LADY HAD SPUNK. BOYS WE ARE THINKING OF YOU...
Joel Peters
June 14, 2012
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Peggy French Johnston
June 13, 2012
I'm sorry to learn of Shirley's passing. She was so good to my boys. She was a wonderful woman. I'm proud to have known her. I saw her some weeks ago at Regency. She remembered me immediately, and we had a nice conversation. I know you will miss her.
June 13, 2012
Dennis, I am so sorry for your loss. Your mom will be missed by many. We use to be neighbors on 11th ave when you and I were growing up, your mom was a great lady.
Pamela Wilson
Connie Fraley Cooper
June 13, 2012
Tony, Dennis and Joel,
You may not remember me but my family lived two doors down from your family on 11th avenue and I was your babysitter - Connie Fraley. I occasionally called your Mother when I visited back there after moving to South Carolina where my family lives today. On a couple of occasions, many years ago, I stopped by to see her. I often think of you boys (yes, you will always be 'boys' to me) and recall when Joel was born and your Mom called me shortly after bringing him home and said - come down here so I can show you how to take care of the baby so you can stay with him. I was taking care of him when he fell and busted his lip open. Had to meet your Mom at the hospital with him and I know I cried harder than he did as they stitched up his lip. I know it's been a number of years since I last called your Mom but it's not that I haven't fondly remembered her and all of you on numerous occasions. I know you have many wonderful memories and hope those give you peace and comfort at this time. My love and prayers are with you and your family.
Denra Miller
June 12, 2012
Sorry for your loss.
Carol ( Boggs) Matson
June 12, 2012
Joel & Family,
The loss of someone so close is difficult to bear. We share your grief.
Patti Dennis
June 12, 2012
Tony, Dennis & Joel - So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Please give my best to all your family. Sending thoughts and prayers your way.
June 11, 2012
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Jerry and Marlene Harpenau
Debby
June 11, 2012
Shirley was a wonderful neighbor and a good friend - she will be greatly missed. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Mary (Hamling) Field
June 11, 2012
I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. She was a WONDERFUL childcare provider and gave me advice when I started my own daycare almost 30 years ago. I will always be grateful to her for that. May she rest in peace.
Laura Clifton-Janssen
June 11, 2012
God's peace to all of you. Shirley is so fondly thought of and remembered here at the Family Place Child Care Center. We recently were looking through old photos and came upon her in the class pictures. What a treasure and blessing she was to the babies and all of us. May you each find comfort in your wonderful memories of this special lady.
Stacy Hobbs-Rooker
June 11, 2012
Tony, Dennis and Joel: we are so sorry for your loss. Shirley was a wonderful neighbor and second mother to the many children she cared for. I always remember at night after the last of the children were gone and after dinner she had her book, a drink and relaxed in a lawn chair on your patio. That was pretty much a night relaxation routine for her and some nights I could find my own mom over visiting. Great memories of her and the old neighborhood. She touched many, many lives.
LaVetta Brisbin
June 11, 2012
Dennis and Tony, So sorry for your loss, you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Richwine Osborne
June 11, 2012
Tony, I was saddened to hear of your mother's passing. May God confort you and your family during this time.
June 11, 2012
HEY JOEL SURE SORRY ABOUT MOM =GARY AND CATHY STRONG
Kasey Hale
June 10, 2012
You were a wonderful aunt and will be dearly missed.
Debbie Sage Hering
June 10, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss
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