Shirley Umphfleet
July 26, 2013
Shirley Marie Umphfleet, 73, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, July 26, 2013.
Shirley was born August 5, 1939 in Stuart, Iowa to Chester and Violet Coleman. She was a secretary for Powell CDC at Iowa Lutheran Hospital. Shirley served on the patient advocate council at Genesis Senior Living Center for many years. Her greatest passion and joy in life was her family. Shirley also enjoyed spending time with her friends, activities at the Southside Senior Citizens Center and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She loved to travel, shop, ceramics and was an avid movie buff.
Shirley is survived by her husband, Dick Umphfleet; sons, Craig (Jenny) Umphfleet and Mike (Susie) Umphfleet; grandchildren, Mitch, Alli, Sara and Matt; brother, Richard Coleman; brother-in-law, Jim (Diana) Umphfleet; special cousin, Judy (Tom) Stephens; her lifelong best friend & “sister”, Nancy (Doug) Phillips, close friends, Joanne Walker and Chris Davis; and many extended family members and beloved friends. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, August 1, 2013 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th St. Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. A private family burial will take place at Glendale Cemetery at a later date.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Berni Page
08/02/2013
Our thoughts are with you at this time. God needed an Angel to
join his Angels.
God Bless!
Glenna Munson
08/01/2013
I was so fortunate to have Shirley on the other end of the line when I called Powell III. She was always so "shiny" and seemed genuinely glad to talk to you. I almost always needed someone or something, usually in a quick response time, and she would do anything to get connections and answers. If we had a little chat time she would fill me in on all the behind the scenes news.
When I went in to the treatment program she would come flying from behind the desk to give and get hugs.
Her generous warmth knew no bounds. It radiated to the patients and family members as well. She eased the way for fear, anxiety, sadness, anger and pain.
What a remarkable gift. She was guided to Powel llI to share her gifts to a group of people who mightily needed her power to just make it all better.
My heart goes out to you all. She and you were cheated. She should have been here longer. She had a lot to give yet.
Lucy (Whitten) Swenson
08/01/2013
Mike and family - I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Ruth E. Kintz
08/01/2013
I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember Shirley from my days at Iowa Health System. Loved her dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Lori (Carr) Carlson
08/01/2013
I was sorry to hear about Shirley. She was a special lady. I remember our families growing up, and had the pleasure of continuing to speak to Shirley through her work at Powell. My mom (Kathryn Carr) was saddened by your loss as well. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Steve and Linda Yauk
07/31/2013
Dick and family; We were saddened to hear about Shirley's passing. She was a warm and caring person, who we believe never met a stranger and if she did they weren't a stranger for long. She will be missed by the many people who knew and loved her.
Don Swearngain (Knoxville Hy-Vee)
07/31/2013
Dick,
So sorry for your loss, never got to meet Shirley,but i know she was special because she was married to a great guy!
Dave Furneaux
07/31/2013
To the family - So sorry about Shirley's passing. I had the privilege of knowing Shirley early; when Marilyn interviewed her in Personnel/HR at Iowa Methodist. She told me what a beautiful person she was and said she would be great with patients and employees. She sure was. Wherever she worked at Methodist or later Powell at Lutheran,she was lovely inside and out, fun and a happy presence. Thank God we got to have her in our world. She'll be missed.
Dick Hatfield
07/31/2013
Dick and family--Sorry to learn of your loss. Remember all the good times. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
The Thomas Family
07/31/2013
Dick and Family - So sorry to hear of Shirley's passing. I knew Shirley when I worked at Lutheran with her years ago. She had such a lovely, kind spirit. We are thinking of you all and hope that you find comfort with the many wonderful memories you have of her.
THE ROONEY FAMILY
07/31/2013
WE WISH TO EXPRESS CONDOLENCES TO THE UMPHFLEET FAMILY. SO VERY SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS.
Mary Jo Hansell
07/31/2013
Jennifer and Family - I am sad for you on the passing of a great lady - Shirley. May your happy thoughts displace some of your saddness.Thinking of you all.
Nancy Watson
07/30/2013
Dick and Family - I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I will miss Shirley and her sense of humor. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Pam Bennett
07/30/2013
Mike and Family-
I am so sorry for your loss.
You are in our hearts and prayers.
Larry and Alice Woods
07/30/2013
We just heard about Shirley,and just wanted to let you all know you are in our thoughts and prayers.