In Memory of Shirley Rabe
Shirley J. Rabe, age 81, of Ida Grove, Iowa, died Thursday, April 18, 2013, at Horn Memorial Hospital in Ida Grove, Iowa.
Funeral services will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2013, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove, Iowa, under the direction of Christensen-Huffman Funeral Homes. The Reverends Richard Salcido and Adam Peck will officiate, with burial to follow in the Ida Grove Cemetery. Visitation with the family present will be held Monday from 5-8 p.m. at Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home in Ida Grove.
Born July 6, 1931, in Holstein, Iowa, Shirley Jean (Wood) Rabe was the daughter of Kenneth and Ella (Hanson) Wood. She was baptized as an infant and confirmed her faith on December 8, 1954, at Trinity Grant Township Lutheran Church. Shirley grew up and attended school in Ida Grove, graduating from Ida Grove High School in 1949.
On August 4, 1952, she was united in marriage to Merlin R. Rabe in Bovingdon, England, while Merlin was serving in the United States Air Force. Shirley and Merlin lived in England until Merlin’s honorable discharge from the military, then returned to Ida Grove and settled on the family farm south of Ida Grove. They were blessed with two children, Debra and Corey.
Shirley was a faithful member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ida Grove where she taught Sunday school for many years. She enjoyed membership in ODO (Our Day Off) Club as well as camping, crafts, gardening and canning. She and Merlin made many happy memories wintering in south Texas.
Survivors include her husband of over sixty years, Merlin; two children, Debra (Ron) Parker of Holstein, and Corey (Emma Sue) Rabe of Vandalia, IL; five grandchildren, Bryce Parker, currently serving in Kuwait, Aaron Parker and Adam Parker, both of Iowa City, Mitchell Rabe of Loogootee, IN, and Blake Rabe of Kailua, HI; a brother, Frances Wood of Kuna, ID; two sisters, Delores Vickery of Holstein, and Donna Schmidt of Battle Creek; a sister-in-law, Lois (Rabe) Gilchrist of Waukee; a brother-in-law, Richard Rabe of North Fork, ID; as well as many nieces, nephews, and other extended family members.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Charlotte Putensen; and two brothers, Eugene Wood and Everett Wood.
SERVICES
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
10:30 a.m.
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Ida Grove, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Reverend Richard Salcido
Reverend Adam Peck
CASKET BEARERS
Bryce Parker
Corey Rabe
Ron Parker
Aaron Parker
Adam Parker
Mitchell Rabe
Blake Rabe
VISITATION
5-8 p.m. Monday
with family present
Christensen-Huffman Funeral Home
Ida Grove, Iowa
MUSIC
Geraldine Dankert, Organist
INTERMENT
Ida Grove Cemetery
Ida Grove, Iowa
Condolences
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I am so sorry to hear about your mother. It is tough to lose a parent, and we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Jeff's (my hubby) Dad died on Sunday morning, so we definitely know what you are going through. We share in your grief but also in the knowledge that our loved ones have won the prize of heaven. There are no "good byes" for those in Christ only "Until we meet again." God bless you with peace and comfort”
I just wanted to take this opportunity to express my condolences to you and your family during this time of loss. I have fond memories of spending the night at your house and your mom making a pie that had apricots and peaches in it. I remember asking my mom to get the recipe from your mom so she could make it :)
It is hard to lose your mom and I am certain your sadness is very raw. Know that I will lift you and your family in prayer!
Pat Samson Junod”
All of us in the ag service department at Nobbe's send you and your family our condolences. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.”
so sorry to hear about your mom. lost mine sometime back and i know how hard it is to lose mom. there are very special people and have a spot in our hearts that nothing else seems to fill. myself i hope to see my mother again after this life is over and we will never be parted ever again. what a time that is going to be. no more heart ache, pain or sorrow. just happy glad times with our friends and loved ones. may God hold you close and your entire family. my prayers go out to yourself and all the family. ”