Shirley M. “Hammer” Swanger age 82, of Missouri Valley, Iowa passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Longview Care Center in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Shirley was born November 7, 1934 in Modale, Iowa to George W. and Hazel E. (Lintz) Hoss. Shirley graduated from Missouri Valley High School in 1952. She then married Jerry Hammer June 19, 1954 in Missouri Valley, Iowa. She was a Typist Clerk for Service Life Insurance Company for twenty-six years. Jerry passed away February 21, 1981. Shirley married Cliff Swanger June 30, 2002 in Missouri Valley, Iowa. Cliff passed away January 5, 2017. Shirley enjoyed her nieces and nephews sporting events, picture puzzles and crossword puzzles.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents, husbands, Jerry and Cliff, sisters: Herythel Faylor and Dolores Grossell; brothers, Dorance, Loren, Duane, Bill, Larry, and Dale.
Survivors include her sister: Margaret Ruffcorn of Modale, Iowa; nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:00p.m. at the Christian Church in Missouri Valley, Iowa.
In lieu of flowers family would like memorials to go to the Christian Church.
The family would like to invite everyone to a time of lunch and fellowship at the Christian Church after the committal service.
In Loving Memory Of
Shirley M. “Hammer” Swanger
Born
November 7, 1934 Modale, Iowa
Entered Into Rest
March 23, 2017 Missouri Valley, Iowa
Funeral Service
10:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017
Christian Church
Missouri Valley, Iowa
Officiating Pastor Ron Wymer
Musician Brenda Marshall
Vocal Selections
“How Great Thou Art”
“Amazing Grace”
“I Know Who Holds Tomorrow”
Honorary Bearers
Richard Carlson Kevin Marshall
Milo Ruffcorn Mike Hinkel
Brett Hoss
Casket Bearers
Amie Ruffcorn Kari Godsey
Sarah Hahn Zane Hinkel
Michael Ruffcorn Tanner Hinkel
Final Resting Place
Calhoun Cemetery
Missouri Valley, Iowa
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