Ernest Irwin Shelton Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ernest Irwin Shelton of Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away on January 17, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Ernest Irwin Shelton to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Malcolm Shelton and Dorothy Shelton; his former wife Deloris; his brother Gary Shelton; and his siblings-in-law, Mary Alys Cornils (late Jim), James Reiff and Robert.
He is survived by: his wife Peg; his daughters, Alicia VanAusdall (Jason), Kari Dorrian (Ron) and Amy Larson (Chad); his grandchildren, Bryan Dorrian (Hannah), Dallas Dorrian (Jessica), Harry VanAusdall (Sara), Max VanAusdall (Erick), Allison Dorrian, Grace and Anna Larson; his great grandchildren, Jaxson, Hayven, Graham VanAusdall and Wesley Dorrian; his brothers, Joe Shelton (Cindy) and Jim Shelton; and his siblings-in-law, Linda Shelton and Bill Reiff (Judy). He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association Des Moines Area Chapter (alz.org/iowa), Count the Kicks (countthekicks.org) or a charity of your choice.
