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Syd Shell

Birth	:	9 Apr 1937 Riverton, Fremont County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	8 Nov 2013 Murray, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Murray Cemetery, Murray, Clarke County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.0278015, -93.9456024
Description	:	Sydney Duaine Shell, son of Melvin Orlando Shell and Lela Marie (Misner) Shell was born April 9, 1937 in Riverton, Iowa and passed from this life Friday, November 8, 2013 at his home in Murray, Iowa at 76 years of age. Syd grew up in the Van Wert area. He was a farmer and raised livestock, enjoying the outdoors and working with cattle. He was one of the original members of the Clarke County Cattlemen and received a lifetime membership award. He moved to the Murray area over 45 years ago and was very active in the community. He... Read More	Sydney Duaine Shell, son of Melvin Orlando Shell and Lela Marie (Misner) Shell was born April 9, 1937 in Riverton, Iowa and passed from this life Friday, November 8, 2013 at his home in Murray, Iowa at 76 years of age. Syd grew up in the Van Wert area. He was a farmer and raised livestock, enjoying the outdoors and working with cattle. He was one of the original members of the Clarke County Cattlemen and received a lifetime membership award. He moved to the Murray area over 45 years ago and was very active in the community. He was a past member of the Murray Development Corporation, the Murray Betterment and was active in helping bring the casino to the area. He served as a school board member for Murray Schools and board member of Farm Service Corporation. July 2, 1994, Syd was united in marriage to Deloma Belle (Sampson) Decker in Murray. Together they operated a Bed and Breakfast in their home near Lorimor and Deloma's Cafe in Murray. Syd was a family man and enjoyed spending time with his large family with his many grandkids and great grandkids. Before retirement Syd worked for Cramer and Associates in Des Moines, after retirement he remained busy and enjoyed helping his grandson Ryan by running errands for Ryan's lawn care business and finding time to enjoy his hobby of woodworking. When the convenience store in Murray closed over two years ago, Syd opened up his garage to the local coffee drinkers. He took great pride in the fact that over 20 coffee drinkers were able to continue their morning coffee drinking and socializing. Those relatives who preceded Syd in death were his parents, Melvin and Lela Shell; sister, Betty Farris, brother-in-law, Neil Farris, father-in-law and mother-in-law, Duane and Vera Sampson, brother-in-law, Bernie DeVries and granddaughter, Vickie Decker. Syd leaves to cherish his memory, wife Deloma Shell of Murray; daughter, Cindy (Ron) Flaherty of New Virginia, Iowa; son, Tim (Terri) Shell of Norwalk, Iowa; daughter, Janet (Dean) Robins of Murray, Iowa; daughter, Melody Shell of Morrison, Colorado, son, David (Gidget) Decker of Adair, Iowa; son, Jim Dean (Karen) Decker of Lorimor, Iowa; daughter, Michelle (Rick) Williams of Woodburn, Iowa; sister, Carol (Jon) Hall of Eagan, Minnesota; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren, as well as other relatives and many friends. Contributor: MurrayHistory (48560245) No source provided.

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Syd Shell's memorial is located at: Murray Cemetery, Murray, Clarke County, USA.
When did Syd Shell death?
Syd Shell death on 8 Nov 2013 in Murray, Clarke County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 41.0278015
Longitude: -93.9456024

Family Members:

Parent

Melvin Orlando Shell

(1910 - 1995)

Lela Marie Misener Shell

(1911 - 1993)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.0278015, -93.9456024

2. Bell Family Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0625267, -93.9240036

3. Sanders Cemetery
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6. Olinger Cemetery
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7. Hopeville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9450000, -93.9870000

8. West Union Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0191994, -94.0721970

9. Bethel Cemetery
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10. Lacelle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1265000, -93.9115000

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13. Pierson Cemetery
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14. Monette Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0800743, -94.0715866

15. Cox Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0722008, -93.8142014

16. Otterbein Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9990005, -94.0879974

17. Gregg Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9138000, -93.9520000

18. Lorimor Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.1128006, -94.0516968

19. Browns Mountain Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0499992, -94.0999985

20. Mount Pisgah Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0511017, -94.1007996

21. Maple Hill Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.0278015, -93.7794037

22. Homewood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 40.9220009, -94.0419998

23. Warrick Cemetery
Decatur County, USA
Coordinate: 40.8960000, -93.9234000

24. Leas Cemetery
Union County, USA
Coordinate: 40.9080009, -94.0220032