Ruth A. Shickell's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2025 in Ames, Iowa

Ruth A. Shickell

July 20, 1924 - January 11, 2025 (100 years old)

Ames, Iowa

Ruth A. Shickell's obituary , Passed away on January 11, 2025 in Ames, Iowa

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Ruth A. Shickell

July 20, 1924 - January 11, 2025 (100 years old)

Ames, Iowa

Ruth A. Shickell Obituary

We are sad to announce that on January 11, 2025 we had to say goodbye to Ruth A. Shickell (Ames, Iowa). Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ruth A. Shickell to show support.

She was predeceased by: her parents, John Gildersleeve and Bessie Gildersleeve; her husband Lester Shickell; and her great grandchild Lily Caroline. She is survived by: her children, Steven Shickell (Julie), Marilyn Anderson (John), Patricia Ashby (Ed) and Joyce Nichols (John).

Visitation was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM at the Grace Bible Church (308 Mathews Dr, Gilbert, IA 50105). A funeral service was held on Saturday, January 18th 2025 from 1:30 PM to 2:30 PM at the same location. Ruth was awarded the 2004 Governor's Volunteer Award and was honored in 2017 by RSVP for volunteering over 20 years.

If you would like to honor Ruth's memory, please donate to Grace Bible Church, Gilbert, Iowa.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Soderstrum Funeral Home



Sat

Jan 18

Visitation

Grace Bible Church
308 Mathews Dr, Gilbert, IA 50105

Sat

Jan 18

Funeral service

Grace Bible Church
308 Mathews Dr, Gilbert, IA 50105

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