- Born on: September 12, 1948
- Departed on: November 23, 2024
- Resided in: Ames, IA
John Paul Knipfel
"I want to note Shirley's devotion to caring for John, especially after his stroke in 2018. This resulted in a dramatic change, requiring numerous appointments with John's caregivers, therapists and others -- all of which Shirley managed along with her full time job. It seems impossible to imagine all of the work, caring and compassion that it takes to deal with someone who has had a serious stroke, but Shirley rose to the challenge and dealt with all of it. Our condolences to Shirley, John's friends and family, and also our thanks to Shirley for her caring for John."