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Mrs. Marilyn Ruth Shearer

January 21, 1939 - October 11, 2015

On Sunday, October 11th, Marilyn Ruth Shearer had the most perfect, peaceful passing while she was surrounded by her loved ones. As Pastor Tom and Pastor Troy were praying over her and her family was sharing their favorite memories, she was welcomed into the arms of Jesus.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, October 14 from 5:00-7:00pm with family present at Memorial Services of Iowa Chapel (4208 N Ankeny Blvd, Ankeny, Iowa). A Celebration of Life service will take place Thursday, October 15 at 10:30 at Cornerstone Church, 56829 US 30, Ames, Iowa.
Marilyn was born on January 21, 1939 to Marvin and Ruby (Weeks) Thompson in Slater, Iowa. Marilyn married Robert Shearer on September 8, 1959. They were blessed with three children, Curt, Cindy and Luann. Marilyn loved being a stay at home mom and then was a store manager for Hallmark in Ames.
Marilyn loved her family and friends and touched the lives of many people. Marilynwas adored by her family.
Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Robert Shearer; son Curt Shearer(Donelle) of Boone, Cindy Shearer of Ames and Luann Jensen (Dickson) of Ames; her grandchildren Cory (Britt) Shearer of Minneapolis, Cody (Kristen) Shearer of Adel, Courtney (Steven) Lowry of Granger, Blake (Kim) Jensen of Ames, Alyssa (Kyle) Obermeier of Ames, Samantha (Casey) Robson of Ames, Mason Jensen and Kolby Jensen of Ames; and four great grandchildren Alivia and Brinley Jensen, KadenShearer, and Elliott Lowry.
Marilyn is also survived by Ronald (Sharon) Thompson of Ankeny, Eileen (Darold) Primmer of Huxley, David (Jackie) Thompson of Madrid, Paul Thompson of Chicago, Faye Draper of Ames, Charles Thompson of Elkart and Brian (DeAnn) Thompson of Huxley.
Marilyn was preceded in death by her parents Marvin and Ruby (Weeks) Thompson, parents in law William and Esther (Magnani) Shearer and grandson Zachary William Jensen.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to Cornerstone Church adoption program in memory of Marilyn Shearer.