Shirley Nystrom
January 03, 2009
Shirley Nystrom, 66, passed from this life on Saturday, January 3, 2009 at her home, with her family by her side. Shirley was born September 6, 1942 in Des Moines to Margaret and Ernest Barnes. She lived in Des Moines most of her life and retired from Care Initiatives in 2004.
Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. Her family was her first love, her second love was music and dancing. She and her brother Richard Barnes performed and competed at the Val Air Ballroom, Riviera
Ballroom at the River View Park, and the Harris Hop in 1958 and 1959 winning several awards including the title of Queen and King of the state of Iowa.
She will always be remembered for her grace on the dance floor where she loved to be with her beloved brother Richard. Shirley also enjoyed spending time at Prairie Meadows, and playing cards and games with family and friends.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of 48 years, Darwin; her children: Kelli (Fred) Csader, Melinda (John) Toomey, and Rick Nystrom; her grandchildren: Melinda, Jeff, Janelle, and Ricky; two step grandchildren: Fred, Jr., Jenny; 2 great grandchildren; 3 step great grandchildren; and her sisters, Betty Lou Bell of Des Moines, and Beverly Clausi of Des Moines. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister Patty Hutton, and her brothers: Richard and Larry Barnes.
Family will be receiving friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 6, 2009 at Hamilton's Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. in Des Moines. The funeral service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, January 7, 2009 at the funeral home, performed by Shirley's brother-in-law, Rev. J. Dale Nystrom of Castro Valley, CA.
The family will have a private burial service on Thursday, January 8, 2009 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
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doug bogan
01/08/2009
Darwin and family..she told me i'd better hurry back if i wanted to see her..i just wish i would have left for Des Moines that very day! i am truly blessed to have known her in this lifetime..God willing i will see her again in another. So many memories..so long ago. God bless you Dagger and please know you and Shirley are both in my prayers..EVERY DAY. i lost a piece of my heart..what a wonderful woman.
Karen Creek
01/07/2009
I just wanted to tell you all how very sorry I am.
I used to work with Shirley at Central Tractor and she was a truly wonderful person. I helped her out when she went on breaks when she worked the switchboard.
We got to be fast friends there, and missed her alot when she left.
I always have thought about her through the years and wondered how she was doing.
I have a plant she gave me from her desk that I still have and the leaves have fallen off it countless times and came back to life over and over again, I have moved to different places with it 3 or 4 times now and it still keeps on going.
I always think of her when I look at it.
She was truly an amazing person and I am so very sorry to hear of your loss, she will most definetly be missed and through all of her family her spirit will go on.
May God be with you in your time of sorrow.
Karen Creek
Jane Aller Jones
01/07/2009
Darwin and Family,
I am so truly sorry to hear of Shirleys death.I knew Shirley and Richard
when we were in high school and later when you and Shirley got together. The best memories were of those years going to the Val Air and the Riveria dances
on Thursday and Friday nites. May peace and beautiful memories be with all of
you at this time.
A friend, Jane Aller Jones
Kelly Casey
01/07/2009
My deepest sympathy to Melinda and John. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Kathy (Funaro) Sabin
01/07/2009
Mindy- I just heard the news last night, so I am sorry to have missed the visitation. My BEST childhood memories are the years I spent with your family. I will always remember the good times we had. Although we have lost touch over the years, you are always in my thoughts. I am so very sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. You know you can call anytime, and we'll pick right back up where we left off. I'll see you today and leave you my number. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Deanna Malaney
01/06/2009
I am so sorry for your loss.. My thoughts will be with you and your family.
Amanda Calkins
01/07/2009
Dear Melinda and Tink,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this tough time.
-Amanda
Hannah Tomlinson
01/07/2009
We are thinking of you during this difficult time. May the peace which comes from the memories of love shared, comfort you now and in the days ahead.
Luann Wells
01/07/2009
Melinda,
May you find peace and love with your memories, and comfort with those who surround you through this difficult time. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Luann Wells
Norma Hoos
01/07/2009
I prayer the good memories ease the pain of the loss of your loved one.
Sincerely,
Norma Hoos
Deanna Malaney
01/06/2009
Dear Melinda and Family
I am sorry to hear of your loss, my thoughts and prayers during this time.
Ross Eggers [ Farmer]
01/06/2009
Hi Darwin.
Sorry to hear about the loss of your wife. You have my sincer condolences. Seems like yesterday when we were out on the road. I called and told Jim Stuart [wiskey river] and he said he ws sorry to hear about it. I retired after they closed the doors at H&W. Iwork for farmer in the spring and fall.
Your friend Ross
Diane Meek
01/06/2009
The best advise I was given when I lost my dad was to understand that you will never get over it...it's never going to be OK, and once you accept that, you realize you never want to get over it. Just kind of let it sit with you and embrace your memories, let it be a part of who you are. I wish I could be with all of you, just know I'm thinking of you and your all in my prayers. Family takes care of family..were here for you.
Love,
Diane,Phil,John and Kimberly Meek
Deb Anderson-Vogel
01/06/2009
Darwin, Kelli, Mindi and Rick,
Please know that Jim, Terri and I are thinking of you at this time. I know that no words will help the pain. I just wanted you to know that we are thinking of you and are here for you if you need anything at all! Darwin you were there for us every day when we were in hospice with dad and I can't thank you enough for that. So know that Terri and I are here for all of you!
Please don't hesitate to call us if you need anything! Darwin you have our phone numbers.
Take Care and see you soon!
Deb Anderson-Vogel
Amanda Kluender
01/06/2009
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I'm deeply sorry for your loss.