Lanette LeCroy
February 21, 2015
Lanette Joanne LeCroy
Des Moines
Lanette Joanne LeCroy, 50, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Lanette was born October 27, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa to Jack and Druecilla (Hathaway) LeCroy. She graduated from East High School in 1983 and earned her BA from William Penn in Oskaloosa. She was a very gifted, athletic person. She was on Team USA as a tri-athlete and competed in Iron Woman competitions. Lanette loved motorcycles and grew up in that environment. She was proud that she had recently purchased her first Harley that she named “Scarlet.” She loved her family and loved children. She had met the love of her life, her “prince,” Jon.
Lanette is survived by her parents; brother, Lonnie (Crystal); aunt, Lynda (Raymond) Ratliff; nephews, Andrew and Joshua; and her uncles, aunts, and her large extended family. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28 at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3615 University Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Julie Richeson Hove
03/09/2015
Drue and Jack, my very deepest sympathies to you, Lonnie and Crystal. I just don't know what to say. We've both experienced such a tragic loss, I know how I feel and I can only imagine how you must feel too. We'll get through this somehow because that's what Jon and Lanette would want. I really liked Lanette, she made my brother happy, she was fun to be with, Christmas Eve was so comfortable with her. I'm so very sorry.
Anne Alexander
02/28/2015
My prayers and thoughts are with Lanettes family and friends. She was a beautiful person inside and out! May you find comfort in wonderful memories.
Bill & Sharon Slagle
02/27/2015
Deepest sympathy to you Jack & Drue. Prayers for you and the family.
loretta pike
02/27/2015
our prayers go out to the family of Lanette. so very sorry for your loss she will truly be missed.
Diana Jager
02/27/2015
Drue & Family, My heartfelt prayers go out to you and your family a such a difficult time. I will continue to pray for you and the family.
Sheri Allen
02/27/2015
Although I didn't know Lanette for very long I certainly will miss her beautiful smile and she always had a hug and some kind words for me every time I saw her. I'm so sorry for your loss, I feel your pain and pray God gives you comfort and peace, please know Lanette had many friends and were all keeping you in our prayers. My Sincere Sympathy, Sheri Allen.
Ronda Berry
02/26/2015
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Psalms 10:17 O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear
Renita McGrail
02/26/2015
Drue and family, I am sorry to hear of the loss of your beautiful daughter Lanette. I remember fondly of you sharing stories about your daughter and you were always so very proud of her. Remembering you in my thoughts and praying that God will give you comfort in your heartbreak and sorrows today. With love and sympathy, Renita McGrail, Grand Lake, CO. (Renita Hall-UPS)
Bethany (Forster) Porter
02/25/2015
Lanette,
When I was little, I looked up to you a lot. You were so effortlessly cool and unfailingly kind. Reconnecting with you as an adult, you continued to inspire and amaze me with your drive, your sense of humor and your kindness.
Thank you for the encouraging words and for continuing to share your kindness with everyone who met you.
Heaven's gain is our loss.
Jack and Drue,
My very deepest and most heartfelt condolences. Thank you for raising such a wonderful daughter. Lanette was an amazing woman.
All my hugs and love,
Bethany
Dave Murillo
02/25/2015
Jack,
Praying for you and your Family during this heart-breaking loss.
Dave Brown
02/25/2015
Jack, I know that I speak for all the retirees of the DMPD in expressing our heart felt sympathy to you and your family at this time of terrible loss. We hope that you are all finding strength and comfort from your family and many friends.
Jean Conover
02/25/2015
Drue and Jack, our heartfelt sorrow for the loss of Lanette. Clark loss a brother who was 50 in a traffic accident- so we urge you to take care of yourselves now. it was a loss that needed some help in healing our souls. God's healing to you. Clark and Jean Conover
Brenda Brown
02/25/2015
Lanette was not only a sister in the biking community, she was a colleague in the Saydel community. You will be missed very much, but still thought of often...R.I.P.
Holly
02/25/2015
I am so sorry for your families loss. Lanette was a wonderful person.
Mark Dearden
02/25/2015
We started out in school together at Stowe and graduated from East. She was always so nice to everyone. I was able to catch up with her at our last class reunion. She hadn't changed. I am so sorry for your loss. I wish I could make her service but I will be out of state.