In Loving Memory
Shirley J. Garrett

VISITATION
Saturday, October 10, 2015
10:00 - 11:00 A.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

SERVICE
Saturday, Ocober 10, 2015
11:00 A.M.
Martin-Mattice Funeral Home
Emmetsburg, Iowa

CLERGY
Rev. Tom Summerfield
Zion Lutheran Church
Ruthven, Iowa

INTERMENT
Evergreen Cemetery
Emmetsburg, Iowa

Shirley Jean Garrett, daughter of Henry and Elsie (Brawley) Jorpeland, was born March 11, 1951, in Emmetsburg, Iowa. She received her education in Emmetsburg.

On July 31, 1972, Shirley was united in marriage to Steven Garrett in Estherville, Iowa. Together they raised three sons.

Shirley was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker caring for her family. She also an AKC breeder and broker of Pomeranian dogs. Shirley enjoyed horseback riding and were looking forward to camping in their retirement. Shirley also enjoyed fishing and cooking. She especially enjoyed going to BINGO and attending auctions throughout the area.

Shirley passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center in Mason City at the age of 64. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Elsie Jorpeland; infant sisters, Barbara and Francis Jorpeland; sisters, Bertha Hughes, Nancy Svjeda; brothers, Robert Jorpeland and Leonard Jorpeland.

She is survived by her husband, Steven of Armstrong, Iowa; sons, Troy (Jessica) Lambert of Clarion, Iowa, Steven (Laurie) Garrett of Boone, Iowa, and Tony (Sherry) Garrett of Milford, Iowa; eighteen grandchildren; five great grandchildren; a brother, Curtis Jorpeland of Kyle, Texas; a sister, Karen (Frank) Mundus of Spencer, Iowa; nieces and nephews; as well as many other relatives and friends.

Arrangements by Martin-Mattice Funeral Home