Marjorie Shreve
April 3, 1934 - August 28, 2019
Marjorie Ann Erickson Shreve, daughter of Donald and Evanelle (VanPelt) Erickson, was born April 3, 1934 in Ogden, Iowa. Marjorie passed away at her home in Luther, Iowa with her family by her side on August 28, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Marjorie grew up in Ogden until 1946 and then the family moved to the farm east of Luther. She graduated from Napier in 1952. After high school, she went to the Iowa Lutheran Nursing School where she received her degree and became a Registered Nurse. On September 2, 1955, Marjorie was united in marriage to Bill Shreve at the United Methodist Church in Luther, Iowa. They were the proud parents of four children: Mike, Doug, Donelle, and Joni. They made their home in Luther, Iowa where they raised their children and often had a house full of other children. Marjorie loved gardening, Iowa State Women’s Basketball, riding motorcycles, and especially cruising around with Bill in their Mustang Convertible. She also loved to spend time with her family. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Boone. She was actively involved in numerous organizations. Marjorie was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her husband Bill Shreve of Luther, IA; her children: Mike (Janette) Shreve of Boone, IA, Doug Shreve of Pilot Mound, IA, Donelle (Curt) Shearer of Boone, IA, and Joni (Doug) Carithers of Georgia; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; her siblings: Darrell (Marilyn) Erickson of Madrid, IA, Darwin (Norma) Erickson of Ames, IA, Chuck (Caryl) Erickson of Boone, IA, and Sharon (John) Pohl of Boone, IA; nieces; nephews; other relatives and many friends. A Memorial Service will be 11:00 am Saturday, August 31, 2019 at First United Methodist Church, 703 Arden Street, Boone, IA. The family will greet friends 1 hour prior to the service and then again following the memorial service. Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, 609 7th Street is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.schroederfuneral.com. Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home 515-432-4550
Marjorie Ann Erickson Shreve, daughter of Donald and Evanelle (VanPelt) Erickson, was born April 3, 1934 in Ogden, Iowa. Marjorie passed away at her home in Luther, Iowa with her family by her side on August 28, 2019 at the age of 85 years. Marjorie... View Obituary & Service Information