- Date Of Birth: February 20, 1947
- Date Of Death: November 12, 2021
- State: Iowa
George Michael Shook, 74, of Newton died on Friday, November 12, 2021, at his home.
George, the son of Kenneth and Nellie (Van Veen) Shook, was born on February 20, 1947, in Grinnell. He attended Grinnell High School. George served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. Throughout his life, George lived in Grinnell and Des Moines, but Newton served as his home for 32 years. In 2005, George retired after 30 years of working for the cities of Newton and Johnston. In April of the same year, George was united in marriage with Shirley Middleton in Newton.
George is survived by his wife, Shirley Shook of Newton; daughters, Michell Shook of Des Moines, Melissa DeLisle of Des Moines, and Angie (Andy) Ellingson of Bettendorf; grandchildren, Jeremy Mann, Blade Street, Anthony Jr. (Stephanie) DeLisle, Dante DeLisle, David DeLisle, Alissa DeLisle, Grant Ellingson, Lauren Ellingson, and Rachel Ellingson; brothers, Kenneth (Joyce) Shook, Gary Shook, and Jeff (Janet) Shook; sister-in-law, Caroline Shook; and his two beloved cats, Homer and Sunny B. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gene Shook.
