Shirley Jeanne Rarick
June 29, 2014
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Shirley Jeanne Rarick, 86, was born November 23, 1927, to Hamilton and Alys Newland in Center Point, Iowa. She passed away at Taylor House Hospice from complications of cancer in Des Moines, on June 29, 2014.
Shirley is survived by her children, Cathy Babbit, Ed (Marilynn) Rarick, and Dick (Terri) Rarick; grandchildren, Kevin (Angela) Babbit, Kelly (Andrea) Babbit, Melissa (Jason) Finck-Bosma, Kristin (Tim) Bayer, Nick Rarick, Kimberly (Chad) Haugen, Justin Rarick, and Chad Rarick; 10 great-grandchildren with one on the way; as well as cherished friends that are too many to name. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin Rarick, and two brothers.
A Celebration Ceremony will be held on Saturday, July 26, 2014 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., with a time of sharing to begin at 3:30 p.m., at Lutheran Church of the Cross, Cross Creek building, 1701 8th Street SW in Altoona.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Taylor House in loving memory of Shirley.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Rowrena Tichy
07/28/2014
Ed, Cathy and Dick you are in my thoughts and prayers at this time. I will miss the nice talks and love that Shirley shared with me through all the years.
Debbie (Fisher) Hagrman
07/13/2014
Cathy, Eddie and Dicky. Sorry to hear of your loss. She was always good to me. Unfortunately I went off the deep end when my Dad passed away, and it took me a few years to make my way back. I think of all of you often. I didn't get to say good bye when your Dad passed away because I didn't hear about it. He was an awesome person. Sending you good wishes and prayers to you all. God will be with you through this time of need. BLess you all. Deb
Andy and Debbie
07/10/2014
We will miss our dearly beloved friend/life long neighbor. We had the upmost respect for her. After losing our parents, Shirley became like a mom to us. It melts our hearts not seeing her across the alley and her walking over to set outside with us enjoying our fire pit, just sitting and chatting or sending over a dinner to her. I know Andy looked up to her with his whole heart. She sure was a classy lady! We know she loved us as much as we loved her. Our hearts still ache, missing her so much. She is in a better place now, and I know she's watching over us. I can still hear her laughter, she sure was a fun person. God Bless her family and know you all are in our thoughts and Prayers.
Johneta Goodwin
07/03/2014
These are tough times and I am sorry for your loss. I will have nothing by wonderful memories about Shirley and the fun times we had together, the laughs, the tears, eating our way through the State Fair, shopping and all the other fun things we did over the many years. I will miss seeing her each time I return to Iowa. She was the best friend a person could ever have....even tho there were times we did not always agree. We would just laugh and carry on.
Sandra Larson
07/02/2014
Cathy, Eddie, and Dick I am so sorry for your loss. She will truly be missed. She was our favorite Aunt.
See you yoon
Cris Adams
07/02/2014
Cathy, Ed and Dick, I am so sorry. Aunt Shirley was the most vibrant, funny, opiniated and loving person. I loved her so very much. I remember Christmases you guys drove to Illinois, and all of the trouble we got into. I cherish every memory. She is with the angels she collected and the family who went before her. Love you guys!