Shirley Wickham

Visitation: Shirley was born May 28, 1930 in Des Moines, the daughter of WH and Virgie Lucille (McKibben) Brown. She grew up in Zearing, Iowa and was a 1947 graduate of Zearing High School. She married Harold Wickam and to this union three children were born, Roxanne, Debbie and Steven Those left to cherish her memory include two daughters, Roxanne Rowe and husband, Loyd of Helena, MT; Debbie Burrell and husband Jim of Tularosa, NM; two brothers, Bill Brown and wife, Avis of Urbandale; Ed Brown and wife, Louise of Windsor, CO; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents and her son, Steven Wickham. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting and knitting and for many years knitted many item such as sweaters and mittens for needy children. She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and playing canasta. As well as being a homemaker and mother Shirley worked in banking for many years. She was employed in Banks at Zearing, Ames and finally at the Brenton Bank in Adel from where she retired in 1986. Later she worked for Iowa Power in their customer service department, retiring in 1992. Service: Memorial contributions may be directed to CRISP Program via the Winterset Elementary School. Memorial: 10:30 a.m., Friday, December 15, 2006 at Ochiltree Funeral Service and Aftercare in Winterset.