Shirley Marie Meadows

February 12, 1930 - October 1, 2018

Shirley Marie Meadows February 12, 1930 – October 1, 2018 Shirley Marie Meadows passed away Monday, October 1, 2018 at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, Iowa following a courageous battle with cancer. A memorial graveside service will be held 10:30 am Thursday, October 4, 2018 at Linwood Park Cemetery in Boone, Iowa. Reverend Matthew Martens of Augustana Lutheran Church will be officiating. Shirley was born February 12, 1930 in Boone, the daughter of Harold and Edna (Hurst) Reed. Shirley worked at Woolworth’s until becoming a full time wife, mother and homemaker. She was an avid Monday night bowler for many years for the Twelve Bells and VFW. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren’s activities, hosting holiday meals, gardening, working crosswords and playing Scrabble. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband of 49 years, Donald L. Meadows, her parents, son Earl, infant great grandson Alec, sister Phyllis and brother Robert. She will be lovingly remembered by sons Leslie (Dawn), Russell, Donald V., Darryl Dean, Steven; daughters Cheryl Conover (Kurt), Pamela Knutson (Steve); 5 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; her brothers Harold (Betty) Reed and Ronald (Ann) Reed. Her sister-in-law’s Judy Reed, Thelma Meadows, many nieces, nephews and friends, will also miss her. Memorials may be directed to the family. Online condolences may be left at www.schroederfuneral.com. Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, Services were entrusted to Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home, 609 Seventh Street, Boone, Iowa.