Joseph Maples
September 28, 2012
Joseph Maples, 68, passed away surrounded by loved ones on Friday, September 28, 2012, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born June 21, 1944, in Des Moines, to James and Anna Caroline (Riddle) Maples.
Joseph graduated from North High School. He spent most of his career with Allied Meats in the accounting department, but was most recently employed with Sorensen Restaurant Equipment. He enjoyed traveling with his Sweet Pea, playing cards, and spending time with friends and family.
Joseph is survived by his sons, Bill (Stephanie Tang) Maples and Rick (Pathana) Maples; the love of his life, Sharren Jones; and his brother, Charles Maples. He was preceded in death by his sister-in-law, Roz Maples and sister, Carolyn Ann.
Funeral services will be 12 p.m., Tuesday, October 2, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Iowa Health Homecare in loving memory of Joseph.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Rita Sigrist
10/04/2012
I only met Joe twice but found him to be a true gentleman. He had a wonderful sense of humor, and he loved his Sweet Pea so much.
Heather Nahas
10/02/2012
I will always be grateful for the opportunity to have met Joe and your wonderful family. Thank you for welcoming me into your home and allowing me to help share your story so that other families can benefit from your experience. God bless you during this sad time.
Sara and Jason Monroe
10/02/2012
Bill and Stephanie,
We are so sorry to hear of this news. Please know our caring thoughts are with you during this time.
- Jason and Sara
John Leinenkugel
10/02/2012
So sorry for your loss, our thoughts & prayers are with you and your family. john & kathy
Tom and Pam Howard, Nate and Nicole
10/01/2012
Bill and Rick, We will all remember the good times and the friendships we had and still do. God Bless you all. Your Dad was a good man and will be missed.
Greg Tuominen
10/01/2012
Sorry for your loss.
Haroldine and Sherry Neatherry
09/28/2012
our thoughts and prayers are with you all...you will be greatly missed by each and every person who's lives you ever touched...love you
Larry & Marilynn Peters
09/28/2012
Dear Sharren ,Rick & Na, Bill & Stephanie , thank you so much for loving and taking such GOOD care of our sweet cousin Joe! God bless and keep all of you,
Love always, Larry & Marilynn