Shirley Jean Farnum, the daughter of John and Marie (Liddick) Davis, was born November 26, 1930 in Shenandoah, IA. She passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at Lutheran Medical Center, Wheat Ridge, CO at the age of 89 years, 4 months, and 26 days.

Shirley was raised in Red Oak where she graduated from Red Oak High school. She was united in marriage to Robert E. Farnum in Red Oak, IA on June 18, 1950. She worked a few years at Engquist Insurance Company and several years in the bakery department at Hunt's Super Valu. She then did home childcare, loving all the children she cared for. Shirley's great talent for baking later took her to Hy-Vee to be the master cake decorator. She was a member of the First Baptist Church for over 80 years where she spent many hours cooking for the congregation and teaching children at vacation bible school. During recent years, she resided in Colorado with her son, Randal and family.

Shirley is survived and will be deeply missed by her children, Jennifer Campbell of Shenandoah, IA, Tamara (Jack) Martin of Red Oak, IA, and Randal Farnum and girlfriend Toni Schmid of Wheat Ridge, CO; 7 grandchildren, Corey (Heidi) Farnum, Erin (Brad) Huisman, Mindy (Jay) Kurtz, Julianna (John) Brady, Kyle Campbell, Conner Farnum, and Brendan Farnum; 4 great-grandchildren, Ryan Farnum, Sloane Huisman, Kaitlyn Farnum, and Jack Robert Farnum; sisters, Joyce Gaddis of Killeen, TX, and Betty Sattro of Red Oak, IA; brother-in-law, Ronald (Jannette) Farnum of Red Oak, IA; nieces, nephews, other family members, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Farnum; son, Jeffrey Farnum; sister, Carol Davis; brothers-in-law, Kenneth Gaddis and Andy Sattro of Red Oak, IA; sister-in-law, Mary Ann Magneson and husband Delano.

May God bless her memory and give strength to those who mourn.

Private Family Graveside service will be held.

Open Viewing on Wednesday, April 29, 2020 at Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home

Starting at 9:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m.

Due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, we will be following CDC guidelines and the emergency proclamation by our Governor in allowing only 10 people in our facility at a time while practicing social distancing. We appreciate your understanding of this situation.

A memorial is being established in Shirley's name.

Sellergren-Lindell-DeMarce Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.