Evalyn Shollenbarger

Evalyn Shollenbarger (Myers), 92, passed away under the care of the Iowa River Hospice Home on Tuesday, October 23, 2018. A memorial celebration will be held on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at the American Legion in Marshalltown starting at 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the family to be used at a later date. For condolences please visit www.Mitchellfh.com or call (641)-844-1234. Evalyn was born on May 4, 1926 in Marshalltown, Iowa to the parents of Ray and Elva (Allen) Myers. She attended Marshalltown High School and graduated with the class of 1942. She was married to Gerald D. Shollenbarger in 1942. She retired from the Iowa Veteran’s Home after a long career. She was a fantastic cook, her noodles, divinity and homemade rolls were simply the best. She enjoyed going to the Casino, and also her morning coffee group at K Mart. Her most important thing in her life was her family, she loved her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Left to cherish her memory is her daughters; Linda Eggleston, Susan Heil, and Nicki (Ron) Ridout, daughter-in-law Diane Shollenbarger her sister Mary Platt, grandchildren: Bobbi (Christian) Bohnsack, Michelle Cook, Scott Anderson, Jeff (Jenny) Eggleston, Brandi (Shawn) Morris, Kellie (Dave) Hala, Zach Ridout, Josh (Gail) Ridout, and Megan (Jared) Modlin. 11 great-greatgrandchildren and 35 nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her parents Ray and Elva, husband Gerald, daughter Peggy Shollenbarger, son Gary Shollenbarger, granddaughter Kimberly Wall, brothers Al Moore, Bob Moore, Glen Moore, and James Wood, and sister Dolores Smith.