Shirley Eileen Gerdes Obituary
In loving memory of Shirley Eileen Gerdes of Leon, Iowa, born in Storm Lake, Iowa, who departed this world on February 9, 2025 at the age of 93. Shirley Eileen leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Boyd Clayton and Lena Louise Haradon (Zimmer); her grandchildren, Bruce, Ronald and Joan; her husband Don Gerdes; her sisters, Janet Daily and Marilyn Paton (Bill); her brother-in-law Dick Bettin; and her niece Debbie Bettin.
She is survived by: her daughter Sherry Turner of Cape Elizabeth, Maine; her sister Evelyn Bettin of Leon; and her nieces, Lori and Lisa. She is also survived by care givers; and other relatives and friends.
A funeral service was held on Wednesday, February 19th 2025 at 5:00 PM at the Slade - O'Donnell Funeral Home (103 NE Mill St, Leon, IA 50144).
