George "Mike" Leach, Sr.
April 10, 2014
George “Mike” Leach, Sr. was born October 14, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Wendell and Pauline Leach. Mike was a strong willed man with a great sense of humor. He always enjoyed spending time with his family. Mike liked to tinker with electronics and work in his yard. His CB handle was Eastside Joker. Mike was a lifelong Eastsider and co-owned Leach Brothers Construction.
Mike passed away Thursday, April 10, 2014 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston at the age of 64.
Mike is survived by his wife, Mary Tarter-Leach; sisters, Judy Conn and Patricia Leach; brother, Dwayne Leach; sons, George “Mike” Leach, Jr. (Michelle), Danny Leach (Renee), and Jerry Leach (Hope); step-sons, Clement Vestal and David Vestal; step-daughters, Teresa Basham and Marian Way; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Wendell “Butch” Leach.
Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, April 14, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, also at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Shannon Leach
04/14/2014
R.I.P. Uncle Mike... u may be gone but u will never be forgotten. I have had the privilege of meeting u & Mary thru Scott. We will all miss u and love u always... until we meet again, enjoy time with ur family in Heaven. And to ur children I'm sorry for ur loss, may u know u will always have ur family. If u need anything, just let us know.
jessica blair daab
04/14/2014
so sorry to hear about uncle mike.may god place his hands on all of you.bless you with strength and courage .my prayers are with mary mikejr danny and jerry.
Mike Leach Jr
04/13/2014
Rest In Peace Dad! You will be missed by everyone. There are not enough words to describe how much I loved you and how much I will miss you. When you see Mom, tell her I love her and miss her. I hope that Danny, Jerry and I did everyrhing for your funeral that you wanted. We love you!!!
terry&sue
04/10/2014
danny so sorry to hear about your dad
Laura Wildman
04/10/2014
Dan, sorry for the passing of your father. May God help you through this time of sadness and give you His peace.