Darrell Shook Obituary
Darrell was born in Guthrie Center, Iowa to Carl and Lennie Shook on April 3, 1952. He graduated from Panora-Linden High School and was a lifelong resident of Guthrie County.
A retired farmer, he had also worked for the City of Panora and Des Moines John Deere Works/Ankeny. He married Cindy Marchant in 1971.
He was a member of Panora First Christian Church, Panora Lions, UAW Local 450, Road Runners Motorcycle Club and ROMEO's (Retired Old Men Eating Out). He served and volunteered on many committees and boards in and around Guthrie County.
He is survived by Cindy, daughter Darnell (Glenn) Blacklock, son J.R. (Terri) Shook, 4 grandchildren, brothers-in-law Chuck Varcoe and Craig Peterson, sister Kathi Maben and cousins, niece and nephews, plus good neighbors Clifford and Melissa Jensen. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Joyce Varcoe and Lori Peterson.
No services will be held now. A Celebration of Life is scheduled for June 7, 2026 at Panora First Christian Church.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Panora First Christian Church and Panora Public Library.
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