Shirley (Gamble) Steel
February 25, 2016
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Shirley Ann (Gamble) Steel, 81, of Carlisle, passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at the Carlisle Center for Assisted Living. Shirley Ann was born on February 19, 1935 in Winterset, Iowa to Vera (Mapes) and Russell Gamble.
Shirley graduated from Carlisle High School in 1954. She was an All-State Basketball player her senior year. She drove a school bus for the Carlisle School District for over 27 years, retiring in 1998. She was a long time member of Carlisle United Methodist Church and also attended Berean Assembly of God for several years. Shirley loved her family and the Lord.
Those left to cherish her loving memory are her daughter, Debbie Sanders; grandson, Matthew Sanders; two great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; sister, Beverly (Bob) Claman; brothers, H.D. “Doc” Gamble and Jerry (Joyce) Gamble; many nieces, nephews, other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; granddaughter, Sally Ann Sanders and sister in-law, Mary Ann Gamble.
Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines, with a memorial service to begin at 12:00 p.m. noon.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Shirley’s daughter, Debbie.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Alberta Kibbie and family
03/01/2016
We are deeply sorry to hear the passing of this sweet and kind Shirley . My daughter had her as a bus driver when she was growing up so now Shirley your now driving the heavenly bus
Wende Bristow Barrett
03/01/2016
I would like to express my sympathy on the loss of Shirley. I know my Grandmother Cora and my Dad Larry will be welcoming her with open arms.
Rob and Susan Fleming
03/01/2016
We were shocked and saddened to hear about Shirley's passing. She was a dear friend and Rob's favorite babysitter growing up. We adored her mother, Vera. Shirley was a woman of deep and abiding faith, and if anyone deserves eternal fellowship with the Lord, it is she. We will miss her.
Denny Gamble and family
03/01/2016
I would like to express our deepest sympathy to Debbie and her family and to my cousins Duane, Beverly and Jerry. I remember the times we had the opportunity to come back to Carlisle. Shirley would always come to my parents home and visit. She had a great since of humor and never failed to have a joke or two to tell us. We will miss her dearly, and our prayers go out to the family.
Nancy Turner
02/29/2016
Shirley was a wonderful person. Jim was a great admirer of her and the Carlisle Girls Basketball team! We always enjoyed our visits when we met through the years. Prayers and sympathy to Jerry and her family.
Ray & Karen White
02/29/2016
A great neighbor in a wonderful neighborhood for many years. Prayers and condolences to the family..
Chris
02/29/2016
I remember the great smile she had when we were playing our music. She always went to our concerts, even when she wasn't driving us to them. She always had kind words and that is what I will remember. Here's to eternal life, through Jesus Christ. God bless you and all that you've blessed!
Janell King-Squires
02/29/2016
I would like to pass along my heartfelt sympathy to Shirley's family. Shirley was our next door neighbor on Lexington Street for many years. She was a wonderful neighbor and friend. She loved her family and friends will all her heart and was always the first to lend a helping hand. My children and I, Beau and Anna Marie, can remember so many wonderful times we had with Shirley while in Carlisle. Prayers to the entire family. May you find comfort in the Lord during this difficult time.
John gamble
02/29/2016
While little involved with Shirley most of my life , my early memories leave me saddened by the passage of such a fine human being .
My condolences .