Robert "Bob" James Pals

Robert James Pals, 60, passed away Monday, December 2, 2019 at Kavanagh House. Services for Bob will be held at Soteria Church, 3250 Soteria in West Des Moines, IA with visitation on Thursday, December 5 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., the funeral service on Friday, December 6 at 10:30 a.m. and burial at Avon Cemetery in Des Moines.

Bob was born April 23, 1959 in Cedar Falls, IA to Lola (Kempton) and Eldon Pals. Eldon was a pastor and the family moved frequently to serve multiple churches. Bob graduated from Monroe High School and then AIB College with an accounting and computer science degree. On August 8, 1981, Bob married his high school friend, Dana Doggett and the couple made their home in Marshalltown while Dana finished her nursing degree. Their careers took them to Des Moines, Oskaloosa, Omaha, and back to Des Moines in May of 2017. During that time, Bob returned to school in his 40’s to complete his Bachelor’s degree at Graceland College and his Master’s by the age of 50 from William Penn. He held various positions over the years in Accounting and IT Management including Wakes Feed, Wheeler Consolidated, Tones Spices, the State of Iowa, and most recently at Alorica.

In his free time, Bob was a devoted member of Soteria Church serving in numerous teacher and leadership roles. He and Dana enjoyed traveling to Pass-a-Grille Beach, FL and treasured their last trip there in April of this year. Bob enjoyed Saturday breakfasts with his buddies, Roy and Matt, caring for his dog, Strider and attending movies. Bob was the fun Papa. He delighted in making pancakes and bacon for the grandkids when they spent the night, playing board games, watching movies, and making his special Queso dip. To his children, Aaron and Mallory, he was a wise and loving father.

He will be greatly missed by his wife of 38 years, Dana; son, Aaron (Laura); daughter, Mallory (Mason) Winder; grandchildren, Maximas Winder and Cohen and Ellie Pals; his parents; siblings, Rebecca (Dick) Simpson, Rachelle (Dennis) Hedges, and Russell (Michelle) Pals; many nieces, nephews and extended family members. Bob was preceded in death by his infant brother, Bruce Aaron Pals.

Memorial may be directed to Iowa Regular Baptist Camp in Ventura, IA or to EveryStep Hospice. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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