Lester Dwain Dark
October 09, 2012
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Lester Dwain Dark, 91, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at University Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
Lester was born April 16, 1921, in Fairbury, Nebraska to L.D. and Imo Dark. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII with the 543rd Amphibious Engineers in New Guinea and the Philippines. Lester was an active member of Union Park United Methodist Church and had served on various boards and committees and traveled on several mission trips. He enjoyed woodworking and remodeling.
Lester is survived by his son, Duane and daughter-in-law, Deirdre; grandchildren, Danielle, Devon and Dianna and her husband, Jonathon Ross; great-grandson, Nolan; sister, Delores; brothers, Harold and Merle; and a host of other extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years, Evelyn; brothers, Eugene and Larry; and his sister, Betty.
Per Lester’s request, his body has been donated to the Anatomical Gift Program at the University of Iowa.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Union Park United Methodist Church for the Up Kids Program that Lester supported.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sylvia Lindsey
10/16/2012
To the family of Lester Dark:
When I belonged to UPUMC, Lester and Evelyn were my dear friends, always fun and always there to offer a friendly word or interesting comment. They were the ideal couple, and added so much to our church familly. I have fond memories of them both and was saddened to hear of their deaths. I will always remember them with such respect and love, as they were unique people and exceedingly kind. You can always be proud they were such great people, and I know they loved and were also proud of all of you!
Sincerely,
Sylvia Lindsey
Deke Rider
10/15/2012
Our prayers are with you and the family with the passing of a great man. We have remembered him repeatedly here at Wesley Woods Camp & Retreat Center as the chair repair equipment he donated is well used and much appreciated. Blessings!
Jim Peterson
10/14/2012
Lester, was a great uncle other's should be so lucky having one like him. Will not forget those fantastiac Easter, Dinners, enjoyed by my Mother. and I at the Dark family table.. .
Beverly Nolte
10/13/2012
Les went on the first mission trip to Panama in 1986 and we have been friends since then. A great man, good worker, caring person whom I admired. Know he has gone to use his skills for his heavenly father. Blessings!