Visitation: Monday, February 22, 2021, 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Services: Tuesday, February 23, 2021, 10:30 A.M., Peterson Mortuary, 212 S. Locust Street, Glenwood, Iowa.
Shirley L. (Fireoved) Campbell, of La Vista, Nebraska, formerly of Glenwood, Iowa, entered into rest on February 18, 2021, after a short battle with cancer. Shirley was born September 17, 1933 on the family farm in Fremont-Mills, Iowa to William (Billy) and Viva (Hubbard) Fireoved.
After moving from the farm to Glenwood, Shirley graduated Glenwood High School in 1950 and began her work life first in Omaha for Carpenter Paper Co before returning to Glenwood and working for years in the Mills County Courthouse, then the Glenwood State Hospital School before returning to the Courthouse, ending her career in the Assessor’s office upon retirement in 1995.
Bonnie, Mike and Heather were born to the union of Shirley’s previous marriage to Donald D. Bruce of Glenwood, Iowa. Shirley was united in marriage to John C. Campbell on September 24, 1982 at the First Christian Church where they were both members. Shirley and John continued to make their home in Glenwood until 2012 when they moved to La Vista.
Preceding Shirley in passing were her husband John, her parents and sisters and brothers-in-law, Wava and Arvid Wunderlich, Vonda and Leon Arfmann. Survivors include her children, Bonnie (Mark) York of Omaha, Nebraska; Mike (Brenda) Bruce of Omaha, Nebraska; Heather Bruce of La Vista, Nebraska; step-children, Carol (Royce) Tyre of Eagen, Minnesota; John (Sharon) Campbell of El Segundo, California; James (Jacquelyn) Campbell of Papillion, Nebraska; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 7 step-grandchildren; 2 step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews, extended relatives and many friends.
Interment, Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa.
Memorials may be directed to: First Congregation U.C.C., Vine Street Bible Church or The Visiting Nurses Association, 12565 West Center Road, Suite 100, Omaha, Nebraska 68144
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My favorite client, friend, and mentor. I will miss you terribly. Love, Julia Gates
So verysad to hear this news. Shirley was awesome lady. Have known her since I first moved to Glenwood in 1972 & cherished her as our next door neighbor for many years. God Bless you all.
Aunt Shirley always had a twinkle in her eyes, a kind and thoughtful word for everyone, a beautiful voice and a love for life. We will all miss you but know that you are in good company with Viva, Vonda, Wava and all the angels.
Dear Mike and family, sorry for your loss and prayers that you find comfort in the memories you share.
Love, ACI Melissa
I didn’t know Shirley but know the wonderful man she created, in her son Mike, a reflection on the woman that she was. My thoughts and prayers go out to Shirley’s family members and friends.
Our Hearts and Prayers are with Shirley’s beloved Family. God Bless You All.
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