Dale LaVonne Gillespie

Dale LaVonne Gillespie, 82, passed away on April 2, 2013. Services will be held on Friday, April 5, 2013, at 11 a.m., at First Presbyterian Church, 3100 Easton Blvd. in Des Moines, IA, with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery at 12:30 p.m.

Dale was born on June 30, 1930, in Des Moines, IA, to Doc and Marietta (Dodge) Gillespie. After attending Lincoln High School, Dale traveled extensively while with the US Navy. He was employed with United Airlines for 37 years and retired in 1989. Dale was a member of the Machinist’s Union, United Airlines Retired Employees, and First Presbyterian Church. He was also an avid baseball fan and bird lover.

He is survived by his wife, Fern Gillespie; son, Lawrence Gillespie of New York, NY; two grandchildren, Aaron and Margaret Gillespie; and great-grandson, Cole Gillespie. Dale was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Lloyd and Rex Gillespie; son, Michael Gillespie; first wife and mother of his children, Irene Gillespie; and second wife, Evelyn Gillespie.

Memorial contributions may be directed to First Presbyterian Church.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonFuneralHome.com

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