Shimer, Tracy Lynn (Berry) (1957 - 2021)

SHIMER, BERRY, HENNING, JENKINS, NELSON, HARGENS, ALLEN, KLINE, EDWARDS, REESE, WATTS, MILLER, STURGIS, ALLBAUGH, NORRIS

Posted By: Denise Wurner (email)
Date: 10/3/2021 at 14:13:55

Name of deceased: Tracy Lyn Shimer (nee Berry)

Aged: 64 yrs, 4 mo, 24 days

Residence: Harlan, IA

Born: April 24, 1957; Creston, Union County, IA

Died: Sep. 17, 2021; Harlan, Shelby County, IA

Funeral services: Thursday, Sep. 23, 2021; First Assembly of God, Harlan, IA

Survived by: Husband, Robert Shimer; daughters, Kori Henning of Harlan, IA and Angela Jenkins (Fiancé, Clay Nelson) of Lenox, IA; son, Devon Shimer (spouse, Amanda) of Fremont, NE; grandchildren, Dylan Hargens (spouse, Makayla), Anyston Henning, Nathan Shimer, Henry Shimer, Cedric Nelson, Cassidy Nelson, Colby Nelson, Trenidy Shimer, Dawson Jenkins, Kaylee Jenkins and Brenna Nelson; brothers, Gordy Berry of Murray, IA, Kirby Berry (spouse, Rhonda) of Creston; sister, Kathy Allen (spouse, Scott); nieces, Tressa Kline, Daniella Treacy, Kirsten Edwards, Kelsey Reese (spouse, Keenan); nephew, Seth Allen; other family members and friends

Predeceased by: Parents, Imogene “Jeanie” Mary Watts and Frank Edwards Keith Berry; stepfather, D.C. “Dud” Watts; Brother, Ronnie Ed Berry; uncles, Clifford and Richard Miller; aunts, Louise Sturgis and Darlene Allbaugh; cousins, Danny Norris and Debbie Allbaugh; niece, Amy Roam

Education: Graduated from Creston (IA) High School, Class of 1975

Religious affiliation: no information provided

Military service: n/a

Marriage: Robert “Willy” Lee Shimer; Aug. 26, 1988; no location provided

Employment: Worked as a bartender at her mother’s bar, “The Double Nickle” for many years; when living in Louisiana Tracy had a part time job at the flea market; after she moved back to Shelby County, she worked part time jobs at The Heritage, Wings America and Dollar General in Avoca, IA

Hobbies/Interests: travel; sewing; doing vinyl projects; crocheting; enjoyed motorcycle rides with her husband; going to the races when Rob raced; spending time with her children and grandchildren

Sources: harlanonline.com; kjan.com; pauleyjones.com