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Judith 'Judy' Elin Sheffield

1937 - 2014


Judith 'Judy' E. Sheffield June 7, 1937 - December 27, 2014 Judith Judy E. Sheffield Judith Judy Elin Sheffield, the only daughter of Harold and Ellen (Landgren) Jung, was born on June 7, 1937, in Mason City, Iowa. Her early school years were spent in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and Charles City, Iowa. In 1949, the family moved to Clarion, Iowa, and Judy graduated from Clarion High School in 1955. She attended Luther College for 2 years to get a teaching certificate. She then taught in Klemme and Goldfield, Iowa. Judy was married in 1957, and 3 sons were born to this union: Danny, David, and Richard. On August 9, 1969, she was married to Thomas J. Sheffield in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and they joined their two families, resulting in 8 children. They moved to Boyden, Iowa, and established their home. Judy worked as a teachers aide in the Boyden-Hull School, and later she worked at Demco full time for 27 years, until her retirement in 1999. Judy was Queen Mum of the Boyden Bell Red Hat Society and was also a member of the Boyden Book Club. She was an active member of the United Presbyterian Church, taking part in the choir and Bible Study and the yearly sewing days. Her passion was quilting, and she made beautiful quilts for her family members. Judy is survived by her husband of 45 years, Tom; and their children, Susan (Gary) Sheets of Goldfield, Iowa; Elizabeth Simental of Goldfield, Iowa; John (Alecia) Sheffield of North Plains, Oregon; Danny Poolman of Platte City, Missouri; David (Pam) Sheffield of Rock Valley, Iowa; David (Tina) Poolman of Ventura, California; Richard (Michelle) Poolman of Chino, California; Rebecca (Troy) Hudson of Peru, Indiana; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren, and other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, a grandson, Levi Sheets, and 2 great-grandsons, Jackson Poolman and Cash Sheffield Rolling.
In Loving Memory Of Judith Judy E. Sheffield Born: June 7, 1937, Mason City, Iowa Passed Away: December 27, 2014, Sioux City, Iowa Memorial Service: 11:00 A.M., Saturday, January 3, 2015, United Presbyterian Church; Boyden, Iowa Chaplain Dennis Sohl, Officiating Visitation will be after the service with the family present on Saturday, January 3, 2015, at Demco Community Building in Boyden, Iowa Music: "No More Night", Sung by: Mary Jo Huls and Clark Moret "Come to Jesus", Sung by: Clark Moret Congregational Hymns: "Rock of Ages" "Nearer My God To Thee" Pianist: Mary Jo Huls Honorary Casket Bearers: Tom Sheffield, Christopher Sheffield, Nick Poolman, David Poolman, Zack Poolman, Cory Poolman Final Resting Place: Burial of the ashes will be at 10:15 A.M., Saturday, January 3, 2015, Sheridan Township Cemetery; Boyden, Iowa Memorials may be directed to the Northwest Iowa Area Health System in Orange City, Iowa After today's service, relatives and friends are invited to join the family for fellowship and lunch in the Demco Community Building. Arrangements are under the care of the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home; Boyden, Iowa.