Darrell "Lee" Blair
February 04, 2015
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Darrell “Lee” Blair
Des Moines
Darrell “Lee” Blair, 55, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines. Services will be held Saturday, February 7, 2015 at St. John’s Lutheran Church, 600 6th Avenue, Des Moines. Family will begin greeting guests at 9:30 a.m. with funeral service to start at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Lincoln Cemetery.
Darrell Lee was born March 2, 1959 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Merlin J. and Mary P. (Carpenter) Blair. He was a kind and caring person with a great sense of humor. He enjoyed attending plays at the Civic Center and going to the Iowa State Fair. He followed the weather forecasts with interest and would begin every day by texting his family “Good morning.” Darrell Lee was fond of animals and liked listening to music and traveling. His hobbies included car shopping and creating new recipes.
He is survived by his mother, Mary; sisters, Lynda Rhiner, Becki (David) Smith, Victoria (Don) Stabenow, and Sherri Hansen; as well as numerous nieces and nephews and other extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Merlin and his grandparents and great-grandparents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Darrell Lee.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Carolyn Hill
02/08/2015
I was so sorry to hear of Lee's passing. I worked with him at TPI and it was a joy to meet him each morning. He was so upbeat and such a pleasure to know. He will be missed.
Julie Zirbel Jones
02/08/2015
I worked with Lee at Methodist hospital 35 years ago, I only ran into him one other time at prairie Meadows, but I will never forget those days as an orderly and the laughter he brought to work. And I think I remember he knew every car make and model.so sorry about your loss.
Mark Dickerson
02/07/2015
What a terrible shock to hear of Lee's passing. Our paths only crossed a couple of time, but I remember them so well. Lee was so sweet, and we had such good conversations together, something that is really hard for me to do. I only wish that we could have gotten together more often.
Lee may have left us in a physical sense, but those of us who have had the pleasure of knowing him, even if just for a short time, will always have memories of our moments together that keep his spirit alive always.
Becky McCool
02/06/2015
I worked with Lee at Prairie Meadows; and we kept in touch after that. He was the funniest person I have ever known..He would make me laugh so hard, I cried..I remember when a gal named Maxi(who worked there also) was in her last stages of cancer..Lee went and sat with her to comfort her.He loved his Mom, so much..I remember that so well....He was a kind, wonderful person; and I will never forget him..God Bless his family.
Sally & John Donison
02/06/2015
We are so very sorry to hear about Darrell Lee's passing. Our thoughts are with your family during this time of sadness.
Becky and Bruce Thomas
02/06/2015
We're so saddened to hear of Darrells passing. He was an usher at our wedding and a part of our fond memories of the earlier days. May God support you Mary during this difficult time-the loss of a child at any age is the hardest thing to have to experience. Our love and prayers go out to you and his sisters. Much love, Becky and Bruce Thomas
shellby bixler
02/05/2015
I also worked with lee at tpi. He was a wonderful man . Always went out of his way to tell you good morning and had a huge smile on his face everyday. He will be greatly missed by all. prayers are with you all ..
Wally Johnson
02/05/2015
Darrell and you have been great neighbors. When he would see me out in the yard/garden he would often stop down. I enjoyed dinners with him at Don's. His dry sense of humor was always a joy. He will be missed and long remembered by his close friends. May you find solace and comfort from the 55 years you had with him.
Linda Dean
02/05/2015
So sorry to hear of Lee's passing. I worked with Lee at TPI. He was always very pleasant and always had a smile. may he fly on Angel's Wings!