Shirley M. Pals

September 5, 1936 - October 27, 2017

Shirley M. Pals, 81, of Hampton, passed away Friday, October 27, 2017, at Mercy Medical Center - North Iowa in Mason City, Iowa. She was born September 5, 1936, to Dale and Garnet (Decker) Duryee in McIntire, Iowa. Shirley attended schools in Marble Rock and Rockford. She received her registered nursing degree at St. Joseph's Hospital of Nursing in Mason City, Iowa. Shirley was united in marriage to Ronald D. Pals on October 28, 1960, in Marble Rock, Iowa. She worked as a registered nurse at the Hampton Care Center and Franklin General Hospital. Shirley was an active member of the Faith Baptist Church in Hampton. She enjoyed camping, baking brownies and reading her bible. Shirley is survived by her husband Ronald D. Pals of Hampton, son Mike (Marcee Sidmore) Pals of Hampton, daughter Jan (Dale) Hoffmann of Prairie City, son Dwight Pals of Prairie City, grandchildren Rob (Katie) Hoffmann, Danell (Andy) Steward, Dustin (Nicole) Hoffmann, Deseree Horan, nine great grandchildren, brother Arnie (Louise) Duryee of Marble Rock, brother David (Ardys) Duryee of Ackley, sister Sandra Fear of Racine, Wisconsin, brother-in-law Eldon (Lola) Pals of Ankeny, along with many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Merlin Duryee and one great grandson.