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Shirley Ray

November 9, 1936 — October 11, 2020

Shirley Jane (Schafer) Ray entered eternal rest Sunday, October 11, 2020 at Creston Specialty Care in Creston, IA. Shirley was born November 9, 1936 to Ralph and Fern (Rosenbaugh) Schafer in Creston. She graduated from Creston High School, Creston Junior College and Memphis State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Education and a Master’s degree in Special Education.
On April 19, 1957, Shirley married Ensign Willard Douglas Ray, the son of William and Grace (Hoskinson) Ray at the First Christian Church in Creston. Shirley was a teacher, military wife and farmer’s wife. She taught school in Iowa, California and Tennessee. Shirley retired from the Creston Public School system.
“To my husband and best friend, Doug, thank you for loving me.”
“To our parents, thank you for your guidance.”
“To family and friends, thank you for being in my life.”
“To the parents of my students, thank you for trusting me with your precious gift – your child.”
“To my students, you gave me far more than I gave you. Remember, I Love You more because
I’m bigger.”
O Jesus, thank you for –
Being the canoe that holds me in the sea of life.
Being the steer that keeps me straight.
Being the outrigger that supports me in time of great temptation.
Letting your spirit be my sail that carries me through each day.
Keeping my body strong so I can paddle steadfastly in the long voyage of life, Amen.

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Friday, October 16, 2020

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Saturday, October 17, 2020

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