Shirley DePue
Shirley DePue
Shirley DePue
September 21, 1944 – March 29, 2023
Ottumwa, Iowa | Age 78
Shirley DePue, age 78, of Ottumwa, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at the MHP Serenity Hospice House in Oskaloosa. She was born on September 21, 1944, in Eldon, Iowa, the daughter of Jack and Dorothy (Herbert) Saner. She graduated from Eldon High School and later attended Indian Hills Community College and received her Nursing Certificate. On December 17, 1966, she was united in marriage to Henry DePue.
Shirley worked as a nurse for Ridgewood Care Facility in Ottumwa for most of her life until retiring in 2017. She enjoyed reading, traveling and loved playing Bingo and spending time with her family.
She is survived by her children, Sean (& Tammy) Hill of New Sharon and Greg Neil of Ottumwa; her grandchildren: Maleah (& Eric) Carnahan, Sheyenne (& Daniel) Colyer, Brandon (& Natalie) Hill, Elizabeth (& Dakota) Jones and Shayla (& Chad) Zimmerman; her great grandchildren: Alivia, Koralee, Fayeanne, Ellieane, Madison, Mia, Garrett, Emberlynn and Maverick; a sister, Icel Fisk of Eldon; and a daughter-in-law, Catherine Hill.
Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Henry DePue; a son, Doug Hill; and 10 siblings.
As was her wish, Shirley’s body will be cremated and there are no services planned. The Bates Funeral Chapel is in charge of arrangements.
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