Obituary

Shirley Y. Doeden , 84, of Allison, Iowa, passed away August 11, 2010, at the Community Nursing Home in Clarksville, Iowa. She was born December 10, 1925, at rural Allison, Iowa, to Emory A. and Hester Hazel (West) Scott. Shirley graduated from the Allison High School in 1943 as class Valedictorian, and attended Hamilton School of Business. She was united in marriage to Omke E. Doeden on June 22, 1946, in her parents home at rural Allison, Iowa. Shirley served two different periods as Deputy Treasurer in the Butler County Treasurer's Office as well as being a homemaker. She was a lifelong member of the Allison United Church of Christ, served on the church Official Board and was a member of the Women’s Fellowship. Shirley was a member of the Allison AmVets Auxiliary Post 88 for over 60 years and was a volunteer for Cedar Valley Hospice. Shirley is survived by her son James E. (Peg) Doeden of Ankeny, daughter Jacqueline A. (Alan) Schoneman of Clarksville, son Jay S. Doeden of Washington, D.C., six grandchildren: Jennifer J. Anderson, Christie L. (Claude) Smith, Steve C. Doeden, Alyssa V. Doeden, Shannon E. (Mark) Ousley, Chad E. (Laura) Schoneman, and nine great-grandchildren: Claude A. Smith, Jessica K. Smith, Oliver R. Smith, Andrew J. Doeden, Ashlie M. Doeden, Jenna R. Doeden, Jett V. Ousley, Skyylan V. Ousley and Abigail M. Schoneman. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and daughter-in-law Nancy S. Doeden. Shirley will be remembered for her deep interest and care of her family, her love for ballroom dancing and big band music, her interest in the local Allison community and her respect and admiration for those individuals that have provided service to the United States.
Burial will be in the Lynwood Cemetery.

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