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
Jennifer Putney
07/30/2013
Please accept my condolences on the loss of your wife, mother and grandmother Shirley. In the 14 years since I first met her at Powell, I had never seen her when she didn't have a big beautiful smile on her face. She was always upbeat and by talking to her, I could tell she loved her family very much.
May god be with you all at this sad time. She will be missed by many.
Neil Fagan
07/29/2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. It has been a privilege to work with Shirley the last 23 years. She will be dearly missed here at Powell CDC.
Val
07/29/2013
Umphfleet Family,
I am so very sorry to hear of your loss...may your wonderful
memories hold you until you can
all be together again. You are
in my thoughts and Prayers...
Tim Marks
07/29/2013
Craig and family,
Sorry for your loss. I will be thinking of you and yours during this difficult time.
Becky Briant
07/29/2013
Craig, Jenny and family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Marcia
07/29/2013
My most memorable time spent with you was when you took us (cousins) to see the movie " A Summer Place." The movie was released way back in 1959. I'll never forget you.
Sincerely,
Marcia
Mary Anne Guisinger
07/29/2013
Craig and Jenny;
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your mother; my thoughts and prayers are with you; Mary
Anne Guisinger
Deb Gomez
07/29/2013
To the Umpphfleet Family,
I cannot tell you how sad I am today, as I read about your loss. I have worked with Shirley for 15 years and she was the most lovely, fun, joyful person here at Powell. The fourth floor has been far to quiet since she became ill. We talked almost daily about our Grandchildren, and how much joy they have brought to our lives.
My prayers are with all of you.