Shirley Silver
February 17, 2012
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Shirley Ann Silver, 83, passed away Friday, February 17, 2012, at her home in Ankeny, Iowa. She was born December 15, 1928, in Bondurant, Iowa, to John and Elizabeth (Baer) Brown.
Shirley was a secretary at Ankeny High School for 27 years until her retirement in 1992. She enjoyed music, cooking, and reading, as well as spending time with her family, close friends and pets.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Keith; son, Doug Silver; daughter, Diane Silver; granddaughters, Lauren Silver and Kristen (Tim) Dolan; sister, Elva (Lee) Rummans; and sister-in-law, Ruby Brown. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Clarence Brown.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Friday, February 24, 2012, at Altoona United Methodist Church, 602 5th Avenue SW. A private family burial will be held at a later date at Berwick Cemetery.
The family would like to express a heartfelt thank you to the employees of Iowa Hospice Home Healthcare for their care and compassion toward Shirley.
Memorial contributions may be given to Altoona United Methodist Church or the Animal Rescue League in loving memory of Shirley.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bob & Gail Joye
02/24/2012
Keith and family:
We learned of Shirley's passing and wanted to extend our sincere sympathy and condolences to you and your family. When we reflect on our years in Ankeny, the Silvers family is always remembered. Shirley was a fine lady and did a good job of keeping all of us in line at Ankeny high school. We fondly remember our times together. I'll (Gail) always remember Shirley's laugh, it was contagious. Our sincerest sympathy at this time of your loss.
Bob & Gail Joye
265 Wisley Way
Ringgold, Ga 30736
706-935-9854
Tim Allyn
02/23/2012
Keith & Diane:
I'm sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. Please accept my condolences, as you are in my thoughts and prayers. I have to smile remembering Shirley and how she ran AHS. What a great person she was. It's true that we are the sum of our experiences and our acquaintances, and I'm grateful for Shirley's part in my life. I know I'm richer for it.
Jim Good
02/23/2012
Doug.........I am very sorry to hear about your mom's passing. I miss my mother very much as well as you miss your mom. Point being is that you will have great memories to think about. She will be with you always.
Take care Doug and again, sorry about your mom.
Jim G.
The Herman Family, Twin Lakes, Wisconsin
02/22/2012
Our deepest sympathy to the Silver family. Our thoughs and prayers are with you.
Merle Baer
02/22/2012
I'm sorry to here of Shirley's passing. The family will be in my thoughts and prayers. Although I hadn't been in contact with the family in recent years I can remember the times that my dad and mother spent visiting with Keith and Shirley. I'm sure that she will be remembered as such a vibrant womam with family coming first.
Prayers be with Shirley's family
Merle
Jan Plantz
02/22/2012
Diane: I was sorry to hear about your mother, I know you will dearly miss her. You have my sympathy. Jan
Melvin and Robin WinebrennerMelvin and Robin Wineb
02/21/2012
Ken,
I wish you peace in knowing that your Shirley is now comfortable and
Happy again. We are all thinking of you and your family in this sad time.
Melvin and Robin Winebrenner
OHalloran International
Paul Bright
02/21/2012
I had the opportunity to meet Shirley on a couple of occasions. Although it was many years ago, I still remember thinking how she was a very nice and personable person.
I'm terribly sorry for your loss.
Nancy Borton
02/20/2012
Dear Diane,
Please accept my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. May you and your family feel my prayers strength and peace at this time. I hope that memories of her will warm your heart always and bring you much comfort.
With Deep Sympathy, Nancy Borton
Ann Basham Ryan
02/20/2012
Sorry to hear about your mom. I know my mom and dad Dick and Irene Basham always enjoyed her as did I She was a loving and fun person. Seemed to always have a smile for everyone
Denise Jones (Logli)
02/19/2012
Diane & family,
I'm so saddened & sorry to learn of Shirly's passing. You are & will be in my thoughts & prayers this week. I fondly remember Shirley as a ray of sunshine in the school office & halls. She was always smiling, friendly,& cheerful, & an efficient little dynamo of a secretary. May God ease your sorrow & grant you strength & peace in the days ahead.
Dwayne Olsen
02/20/2012
I am so sorry to hear of Shirley's death. She was such a wonderfully competent and happy person to work with at Ankeny High. Dwayne Olsen (I taught social studies at AHS from 1962-1970)
Jennifer Putney
02/19/2012
I would like to send the family of Shirley Silver, my sincerest condolences on her passing. I knew Shirley and spent alot of time at her home as a young woman. She was a vibrant woman who cared deeply about her family, Keith, Doug, and Dianne. I'm sure the same was true about her Grandchildren. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. ~Jenny P.~