Shirley Gandy

Shirley Gandy, 80, passed away June 16, 2016, at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines. She was born November 19, 1935, to parents William and Winifred Lorten.

Shirley worked for the Southeast Polk School District for many years as a custodian. She enjoyed spending time with family, sewing and gardening.

Shirley is survived by her children, Mike (Bev) Gandy, Diana (John) Wilcox, Doug (Cindy) Gandy, Deedie (Jim) Hildreth, Tim (Tammy) Gandy, and Toni (Larry) Fisher; 16 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; as well as her brother Gary (Sandy) Lorten. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Charles.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, 2016, at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW in Altoona, with visitation beginning at 12:00 p.m. A private family burial will take place at Altoona Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Lung Association in loving memory of Shirley.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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