Leslie Norman
December 14, 2013
Leslie “Les” Norman, 77, passed away Saturday, December 14, 2013 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. Les is survived by his wife, Yvonne; daughters, Sheryl (William) Norman-Ryan and Deborah Babb; step-children, Michael (Kim) Schager and Matthew (Heather) Schager; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; brother, Lyle (Judi) Norman; nephews and many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glenn and Helen Norman; step-son, Mark Schager and infant great-granddaughter, Anjolique Norman.
Les was born May 8, 1936 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Yvonne and Les were childhood sweethearts who reconnected after many years. They were married on September 16, 1988. Les was a member of the Home Masonic Lodge and the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine. He was President of the International Pressman’s Union Local 11. Les worked as a pressman for the Des Moines Register for over 40 years.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 18, 2013 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines with burial to follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill. Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening, also at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in Les’ memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jill Olson
12/20/2013
Sorry to hear about your dad Sheryl and Deb. You are in my prayers.
Deborah
12/19/2013
On behalf of Yvonne Sheryl, Deborah and the entire Norman family, I want to say thank you for all the thoughts and prayers. It is greatly appreciated. Our Dad will be deeply missed. Deb
Davy Davison & Family
12/18/2013
Yvonne, we are so sorry for your loss. I believe dad made it to the visitation and/or funeral but wanted to express my sympathy also, Les was a good person and has helped my family out in the past as well as I anytime we needed him. Our thoughts are with you. - Davy's daughter, Melody
Scrignoli's
12/18/2013
Thinking about you all during this time of grief. You are all in our prayers.
Richard and Marjetta Story
12/17/2013
Our prayers go out to Les' family and friends. Praise God for taking Les pain away. Praying you find comfort in His word.
Debbie & Jesse Moreno and Family
12/17/2013
Dear Lyle, Judi and Family-We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. God Bless!
Ben McKinney
12/17/2013
I'm saddened to hear about Les. Hoping for God's comfort for all.
John kendeigh
12/17/2013
Deb & Family
So sorry for your loss, please know that your family will be in our thought's and prayer's during your time of grief.
Bud &Sue
12/17/2013
So sorry for your loss,please know your family will be in our thought's and prayer's during your time of grief.
Ron & Clista Gail
12/17/2013
We were so sorry to hear of Les passing away.
Myrle J. Atwood-Noel
12/16/2013
Deb & Family - I am so sorry to hear of Les' passing. Please know that Dave & I will have you in our thoughts during this hardship.
Carol Tanner
12/16/2013
I will miss Les as not only a neighbor but as a good friend. I was blessed to have such great neighbors on John Patterson Road. I will always cherish memories of going to the Yankee Doodle Pops celebrating the 4th of July along with our little picnics that we took while enjoying the sights and sounds with Les and Yvonne. Many great memories will be held of this very kind man. Love to all of his family at this very difficult time.