Shirley M. “Hammer” Swanger

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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