Darrell Gene Shoesmith Obituary
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of Darrell Gene Shoesmith (Audubon, Iowa), born in Hamlin, Iowa, who passed away on March 3, 2024 at the age of 87. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his son Kevin Gene of Des Moines; his granddaughter Kristine Heller; his parents, Marvel and Gladys; his in-laws, Albert and Magdalen Murray; his sisters, Kay Sodemann and Patricia Scott; and his siblings-in-law, Jim Sodemann, Gary Crees, Colleen Murray, Mary Collette Murray-Daily and Jane Wiggins.
He is survived by: his wife Lavonne Marie Murray of Patrick's Catholic Church; his daughters, Cynthia Heller (Mark) of Audubon and Kimberly; his grandchildren, Angela Hatlevig (Jeff), Matt Heller (Kim), Emily Shoesmith (Jake Wascisin), Trystin Shoesmith and Allison Hupp; his great grandchildren, Josie, Amelia, Landon Hatlevig, Bennett and Tessa Heller; and his siblings, Sandra Crees, Donna Gregersen (John), Karen Voight (Dave) and Darwin Shoesmith (Kathy). He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.