Shirley Winters

Shirley Winters obituary, Des Moines, IA

Shirley Winters

Shirley Winters Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Merle Hay Funeral Home on May 2, 2023.

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Shirley L. Winters, 73, of Des Moines passed away peacefully on April 28, 2023, at Trinity Center at Luther Park in Des Moines.
Shirley loved animals, enjoyed planting flowers, enjoyed spending time with her family and friends, playing Bingo, and coloring.
Shirley is survived by her daughters Jody Auxier of Des Moines and Jennifer Swangel of West Des Moines, sister Joyce Diers of Des Moines, grandchildren Mason Aguilar, Lily Aguilar, Robyn Aguilar, Hannah Auxier, and Ethan Auxier; brothers-in-laws, Paul Tullis and John Coulter; nephews, Todd Diers, Mike (Stacy) Diers, John (Tamarind) Diers, Johnny (Donna) Coulter and David (Lisa) Tullis; niece Dawn Coulter; great-nieces, Sharlee, Ashley, Kari, and Andy; and best friend Linda (Terry) Haus and their son, Terry Haus, Jr.
Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, husband Clyde Winters, and sisters Linda Tullis and Karen Coulter; and brother-in-law Al Diers.
A memorial celebration will be held at Merle Hay Funeral Home on Saturday, May 6th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. A private burial at Chapel Hill will be held at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Center at Luther Park or the ARL-Animal Rescue League of Iowa.

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Kelli Rater Wright

May 5, 2023

I have many fond memories of Grace, Dale and all of the girl's. Karen, Linda, Joyce and Shirley and their spouses and their children. Their tradition of always having the bride's stolen at their Weddings and especially their dog, Snoop, and all of the fond memories in their house on Tiffin. With lots of love and memories,
Kelli Rater Wright.

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