Shirley Angel 1930-2002

ANGEL, SIDES, ARTMAN, HALE, AUSTIN, ANTON, MEYER

Posted By: SGF (email)
Date: 1/30/2003 at 16:52:14

Shirley R. Angel, 72, of Waukon, died Monday, December 2, 2002, at Veterans Memorial Hospital in Waukon following a brief illness. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 5 at St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Waukon with Rev. Steve Campbell officiating. Martin Funeral Home in Waukon assisted with arrangements. Shirley Ruth Sides was born November 19, 1930, in Champaign, Ill., the daughter of Warren A. and Goldie Josephine (Artman) Sides. She moved with her family for a brief time to California before they returned to La Porte City, Iowa, where she graduated from high school in 1948. After school, she worked for a short time at Angel's Cafe before marrying Don Angel on January 31, 1951, at the Methodist Church in La Porte City. Shirley and Don lived in Brandon, Iowa, for three years before moving to Waukon in 1962, where they have lived ever since. She provided childcare in her home for many years and worked at the Dari-O Restaurant. She was a member of St. Paul's United Methodist Church where she was active in Circle and formerly taught Sunday School. She was a 50 year member of Eastern Star. Shirley enjoyed bowling and golf and faithfully attended community events and church suppers. She was noted for the many cards and detailed letters she wrote to family and friends on holidays and special occasions. Her passion was her family. She was a devoted spouse and a loving mother and grandmother. She was happiest while spending time with her family and following all of their activities. She was a "true fan". Survivors include her husband Don of Waukon; a daughter, Linda (Mark) Hale of Stoughton, Wis.; two sons, Mick (Cathy) Angel of Pella, and Chad (Leah) Angel of Forest City; ten grandchildren; a sister, Beverly Austin of Milford, Iowa; and a brother, Lloyd Sides of Largo, Fla. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Harriet Anton and Thelma Meyer; and three brothers, Warren, Charles, and Harold Sides.
Casket bearers were Walt Wedo, Jim Christensen, Wayne Martin, Jim Gruber, Ron Brandt, Dick Sides, and Lucas and Justin Hale.

©Waukon Standard 2002
-source: Waukon Standard December 11, 2002