Lorraine Shetterly
June 21, 2011
Lorraine “Lorrie” Shetterly passed gracefully from this life on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, surrounded by her family. Lorrie was born to Lester & Hattie Maxwell, and was raised on a farm south of Hartford, Iowa. Lorrie worked at Banker’s Life until she met and married the love of her life, Bob Shetterly. Bob & Lorrie were married on January 25, 1974. Together they raised five daughters. Throughout their married life, they moved several times, but made a home for their family no matter where they were!
Lorrie was a lifelong member of the Community United Presbyterian Church in Hartford, and served as the church organist there for 35 years. Music was a big part of Lorrie’s life as she also played the piano and autoharp. She passed on this love of music not only to her family, but to the many students to whom she taught lessons. Lorrie was a homemaker until their youngest daughter started school. She then worked as a teacher’s aide at the Hartford Middle School so she could be home with the girls during the summers. Lorrie found another way to serve others when she became a sign language interpreter. She provided interpretation services to two students in the public school system over the course of seven years. Lorrie then returned to work at Principal Financial Group until 2004.
Lorrie was exceedingly proud of her family. She enjoyed being outdoors, visiting and keeping up with friends’ news, Sunday brunches, family gatherings, her “Principal gals” and everyone knew there was always room for one more at the table! She was a dedicated friend to many. She always had a smile, a kind word, a gentle touch, and could always make you laugh. She had such a loving heart!
Those who will cherish their memories of Lorrie include her husband, Bob; 5 daughters: Robyn (Brad) Witte of Hartford, Rebecca (Jason) Campbell of Norwalk, Loreesa (Clint) Curry of Hartford, Erika (Shane) Laird of Des Moines, and Jolene (Jeremy) Wuebker of Woodward; 9 grandchildren; Jayde, Savanna, Kaleigh, Cade, Shelbie, Seth, Sydnee, Rylee & Colin, and many many friends and relatives who loved her and will miss her dearly.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 25, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., at the Community United Presbyterian Church in Hartford. Family will greet friends and relatives prior to the service from 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Memorial contributions made in Lorrie’s name will be designated by the family.
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Christine
06/24/2011
She was a angel on earth...her family is a reflection of the woman she was.
SANDY HAIT-HUBBS
06/24/2011
LORRIE WAS A GREAT AND WONDERFUL PERSON WE ALWAYS HAD FUN IN SCHOOL AND WHEN SHE HAD HER FIRSTBORN AND I HAD MINE IT WAS ALWAYS A BIG LAUGH BETWEEN US THAT OUR KIDS WOULD SOMEDAY GET TOGETHER,WHICH THEY DID AT THE HARTFORD SCHOOL SO THAT WAS ALWAYS A BIG LAUGH TO US. I ALWAYS ENJOYED VISTING WITH HER AT THE CAMPGROUDS AND WE WOULD TALK ABOUT OLD TIMES. ALL THE YEARS I KNEW LORRIE SHE WAS ALWAYS A LOVING AND CARING PERSON SHE WOULD DO ANYTHING FOR ANYBODY.THE GOOD LORD GOT A PRECIOUS ANGEL WHEN HE GOT LORRIE.GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
SANDY HAIT-HUBBS
J. De & Ron Wilbur
06/24/2011
Our deepest condolences, to Robyn & the family, in the loss of her mother,& friend..Our thoughts & prayers, go out to each of you, whether wife, grandmother, mother-in-law..Our hearts are sadden, with your loss.. so, many commented, at the Carlisle meal site, what a lovely daughter, Robyn, is that Lorraine & husband raised.. May the Good Lord, be with you, all & may blessings, surround you, at this time.. Most Sincerely, De & Ron
Sister Barb
06/23/2011
To Bob and all his family, we want you to know our Alaska thoughts and prayers are with you all at this very sad and difficult time. We all loved this very special person in our lives. She will dearly missed and never forgotten. May god keep her safe and no more suffering. Bless you all
Barb
Tiffany Walker
06/23/2011
There are not enough words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Lorrie was an amazing woman and I feel so blessed to have known her. I have so many memories that I will cherish forever. She touched so many lives and hearts. She will be greatly missed, but we need to remember that this is not Goodbye. It should be seen as See You Later. God has a very beautiful and talented Angel. I will you all in my prayers! Please let me know if there is anything that I can do! Love you all so much!
Cheryl & Bryan
06/23/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult time. We have many fond memories of Lorrie and your entire family but the one that we will hold nearest is the fact that no matter what was going on if we showed up we we welcomed and felt so much love. Bob and Lorrie's love for one another is such a inspiration. We are so blessed to have known Lorrie and to have the entire Shetterly family in our lives. We love all of you and trust that God will wrap you in His loving arms through this time!
Pamela Knight
06/23/2011
My heart goes out to you all. My thoughts and prayers are with you. She was a wonderful woman and I was honored to know her.