Mary Ruth Shelman

Mary Ruth Shelman

Mary Ruth Shelman

Mary Ruth (Galloway) Shelman
July 11, 1938 – June 23, 2016
Oskaloosa, Iowa | Age 77

Mary Ruth Shelman, 77 of Oskaloosa, formally of Washington, died Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Mahaska Health Center in Oskaloosa, Iowa. Mary was born July 11, 1938 in Garden City, Kansas the daughter of Earl Calvin and Naomia Ruth (Foster) Galloway.

Mary was united in marriage to Gordon L. Shelman on April 1, 1956. They later divorced.

Mary was a homemaker and hostess at the Best Western in Fairfield.

Mary was a member of the United Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed cats and all animals, dancing, especially line dancing, and gardening.

Survivors include her children: Gordon E. Shelman of North Liberty, IA, Meleia Shelman (& John) Kanselaar of Oskaloosa, IA, Matthew Shelman (& Brenda) of Burlington, IA and Nick Shelman (& Rhonda) of Washington, Iowa; a sister, Phyllis (& Donald) Morrison of Davenport, IA; eight grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, David and Bob; and sister, Helen Scott.

Funeral services have been set for 11:00 am Monday, June 27, 2016 at the Beatty Funeral Home in Washington with Pastor Bob Wollenberg officiating.
Burial will follow in the Elm Grove Cemetery.
Visitation will be from 5-7:00PM Sunday at the Funeral Home.
A memorial has been established in the name of Mary Ruth Shelman to Paw’s and More or the Alzheimer’s Association.

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