Clifford Lester
January 29, 2014
Clifford Lester, 56, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2014 at Iowa Methodist Hospital.
Clifford was born June 4, 1957 in Des Moines to Marian and Frank Lester II. Family meant everything to him. He enjoyed many outings and day trips with his wife and girls to parks around the area. Clifford liked being outdoors in nature and appreciated flowers and landscaping. He worked as a cosmetologist for 30 years prior to his retirement.
He is survived by his daughters, Alesha (Michael) Givens and Nadalie (Andrew) Forcht; granddaughters, Ryan and Bailey Forcht; former wife and mother of his children, Debbie Lester; siblings: Francis, Helen, Gerald, Carroll, Larry, Frank III, Robert, Richard, and Vernon; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and extended family members. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday, February 2, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, February 3, 2014 at Des Moines Seventh-day Adventist Church, 2317 Watrous Avenue with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Tosha Brooks
02/03/2014
My thoughts and paryers are with you all, I'm sorry I am unable to attend. I know my father was part of this loving family. God bless you all!
Jack and Ellen Marchant
02/03/2014
Everyone is in our thoughts today as you celebrate the life of Cliff. He was a good friend and person. Cliff had a heart of gold. He will be missed but the memories of him will last a lifetime. God Bless.
Kathleen Brose
02/01/2014
I worked with cliff many years ago and were very close back then . So very sorry to see of his passing in the paper today . Prayers sent to family .
Dan Richardson
02/01/2014
MY CONDOLENCES, THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH THE LESTER FAMILY AT THIS TIME. VERNIE AND PATTY, BABE AND CINDY YOU HAVE MY HEARTFELT SYMPATHY AT THIS TIME OF LOSS, BUT REMEMBER, CLIFF IS HEAVENS GAIN AND HE WILL BE WAITING FOR ALL OF US WHEN WE GET THERE. MY SISTER SHERYL DOUD AND I AND STAN DOUD HAVE BEEN AT MANY OF THE MUSIC FUNCTIONS WITH ALL THE LESTERS AND I GREW UP WITH THE LESTER LIVING ONLY A FEW HOUSES FROM THEM. RIP CLIFF AND GOD BLESS YOU ALL!! AMEN.
Patrick and Marcia Leaming
02/01/2014
May God Bless the whole Lester Family. We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Shawna Gyles Brown
02/01/2014
My thoughts and prayers with your family at this time of loss. RIP Cliff.
Debbie MacLeod
02/01/2014
My thoughts are with you all Lester Family at thus time. You are all such a wonderful family and Cliff is going to be deeply missed. May he RIP until the coming of our Lord and we may all rejoice with him.
Lovana Brichacek
02/01/2014
RIP Cliff, I will keep your family in my prayers.
Debbie (Reeves) Wilson
02/01/2014
Hugs! I am sorry for your loss. I have known your family most of my life.
Earlyne Wilson-Ruiz
01/31/2014
Thoughts and prayers to the family.You will be truly missed.RIP my friend.
debbie frondle
01/31/2014
i am so sorry for your loss. he will be missed rip
Dianna (Hilding) Wiegert
01/31/2014
When I was in elementary school, Cliff and I lived in the same neighborhood. My thougths and prayers are with his family and friends during this difficult time. God Bless You.
Kimberly Mongar
01/31/2014
So sorry to hear about the the loss of Cliff !! you all have been like family to me since I was very young, my thoughts and prayers are with you all !! He was a very good person with a very big heart and he will be greatly missed!!
William Carlos
01/31/2014
We lost a good man this week that we will miss for ever. Cliff you were family to me and you were a hell of a barber. Always cutting my hair perfect every time. Except you made me clean the floor. Iam gonna miss you Buddy. One day i will see you again so keep that barber chair open for me. Goodbye Cliff Love you my friend. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Laura Burrill
01/31/2014
I am so sorry for your loss Cliff was a funny guy if you was having a bad day fine Cliff he would make you laugh My thoughts and prayers goes out to his family Cliff you will be missed and always loved and never forgotten RIP my friend