Ralph Shivers
March 10, 2014
Ralph Shivers, 79, passed away Monday, March 10, 2014.
Ralph was born November 7, 1934 in Altoona, Iowa to Raymond and Phyllis (Waller) Shivers. He was a lifelong resident of the Altoona area. He met his wife, Rosie, at a Christian Endeavor and they were engaged at a plowing competition. They enjoyed 49 years together before her passing in 2006. In Ralph’s words, “She won my heart ‘cuz she could cook and she was such a beautiful bride.” Ralph was a lifetime farmer and worked for Central Tractor for 19 years. He was also a lifetime member of Rising Sun Church of Christ.
Ralph is survived by his children: Keith (Sharon), Kurt (Lois), Karla, and Kent (Kathy); grandchildren: Koby (Mandee), Kray (Shawna), Joey (Kara), Annastatia, Teigha, Mercy, Grant, and Brett; great-grandchildren, Thatcher, Lorelei, and Hallie; sisters-in-law, Betty and Evelyn Shivers and Deb (Bob) Cooper; brother-in-law, Larry (Marilyn) Consolver; and many nieces, nephews and other family members.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Rosie; son, Kenneth; grandson, Samuel; brothers, Wayne and Harold; sister, Louise (Bob); nephews, Jason and Donnie; and niece, Diane.
Services will be held at Rising Sun Church of Christ, 6390 Rising Sun Drive, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 2014. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 14 with burial at Rising Sun Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Rising Sun Church of Christ or the Iowa 4H Foundation in memory of Ralph.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim & Lynnae Dingeman
03/25/2014
We have fond memories of Ralph. He was so tenderhearted and thoughtful; kind words always!
Susanne Shyvers Hood
03/16/2014
I am Larry Shivers' daughter, living in Redlands, CA, and I send my condolences to the family, to honor my cousin Ralph Shivers, who I have never met. Although I have seldom been to Iowa in my lifetime, my heart is with my family "roots" there, and I am blessed to be a part of a strong Christian heritage. Praise to the Lord for your faithfulness.
Mary Hall
03/14/2014
I worked at Central Tractor in the warehouse from 1969-1975 but know Ralph from the Altoona Senior Center. I will always remember, 2 sugars and 2 creams for coffee.
Maria Hendrix
03/14/2014
My condolences go out to my best friend, her girls & the rest of the family. I was honored to meet "Dad" on a couple of occasions. A very sweet man with a wonderful sense of humor who loved the Lord. With love, his "daughter" who was lost in the tornado.
Tammra Swartwood
03/13/2014
Thinking and praying for your family.
Bill Shewmaker
03/12/2014
Many thoughts flooded my mind when I heard the news. I remember the time when Ralph and Rosie "took in" a young preacher for a month one summer and in that one month, I witnessed a family that worshiped together, worked together and prayed together. I will always be appreciative of the love and kindness given me in that single month so many years ago. My prayers are for comfort for those left behind and my tears are tears of joy at his reunion in Heaven.
Stan Trevino
03/12/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends-I will miss asking you about the cows.
Lindsay Knight
03/12/2014
Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.