Ronald Keith Shineflew

Ronald Keith Shineflew, 81, died at Azria Health Park Place on August  2, 2023 from an ongoing illness.

Ronald was born August 5, 1941 to Joseph and Ann Shineflew in Des Moines, Iowa.  His family moved to a farmhouse in Alden, IA in 1945, later moving to town. Ron, (as he liked to be called) graduated from Alden High School in 1959.

In 1960, he married Melody June Shank, living in Iowa Falls, IA and later in Alden, IA. Together, they raised five boys; David, Daniel, Troy, Bryon and Aaron. He worked as a printer for 30 years at the Advertiser in Iowa Falls. Ron enjoyed playing cards, traveling, woodworking and riding motorcycles (in his younger years). He was an active Jehovah's Witness, making his dedication and baptism in 1954 in Fayette, IA.  Ron was a part of the Highland Park Congregation in Des Moines at the time of his death.

Ron is survived by his sons, David (Christi) of Savannah, GA, Daniel (Jennifer) of Des Moines, IA, Troy (Kelly) of Iowa Falls, IA and Aaron (Molly) of Des Moines, IA; the mother of his children, Melody Shineflew; two sisters, Gayla Krueger of Murrieta, CA and Janet Gielenfeldt (Larry) of Tracy, CA; multiple grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his son, Bryon; grandson, Jared, and his parents, Joseph and Ann Shineflew.

A service is being planned for August 26, 2023 at 4:00 P.M. at Northside Senior Center, 3010 6th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313. Family and friends are invited to attend with a luncheon to follow.

Flowers and cards may be sent to Simplify Cremations & Funerals, 4821 SW 9th St., Des Moines, IA 50315.