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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Diane Duran
01/05/2009
Melinda,
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time. May God help you find peace and warmth in the wonderful memories you shared with your Mom.
I am so.. sorry for your loss...
Diane
Leslie
01/05/2009
Kelli & Melinda,
I am very sorry to hear about your mom. You are in my thoughts. From your old babysitter, Leslie.
Connie Capehart
01/05/2009
Darwin and Family,
I would like to send my condolences for the loss of your wife,
mother & grandmother.
I knew Shirley when she worked at CT Farm & Family Center when
it was on Delaware Ave. I hadn't seen her since I left in 1993
but she was always in my thoughts when I would try and remember
former and current employees. I always thought she was a nice
and special person. Remember all the good times and love she gave
to each and everyone of you and keep her in your hearts forever
Connie Capehart
Sharon & Doug Cecil
01/05/2009
Doug and I want to extend our sympathy to every member of the family.
We have both experienced your pain and know the grief that comes with the loss of our love one. Today it is hard to understand the reason why this happened to Shirley, but in time we all come to know that this is part of life that happens to all and that each individual is giving a time to live and a time to die. Look each day to the good things that Shirley gave to her family and know that each of you were privileged to call her wife, mother, grandmother and friend. You will hear many times in the next few weeks that time will heal your broken heart. Time does heal the heart but the sorrow will live within your for a long time. Look to your faith for daily strength and know that Shirley no longer has to suffer and that she too was privileged to know you as husband, daughter,son,grandchild and friend. We will keep each of you in our daily prayers that God will give you strength and a special bond will bring together your family as never before as you go through each day hereafter.
Doug and Sharon Cecil
Dawn Nelson
01/05/2009
Dear Melinda:
I am so sorry to hear about your mom. Please know that you are in my thoughts.
Dawn Nelson
Susan McKeehan
01/04/2009
I'm sorry to learn of Shirley's passing and am sorry I won't be able to share my condolences in person. However, I will be with you in thought, prayer, and spirit. May our Lord provide you with the strength and comfort you'll need in the coming days and months.