Lester W. Isley
October 26, 2015
Lester Isley, 76, passed away on October 26, 2015, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born January 27, 1939, in Dallas, Iowa the son of Chester and Alice Isley.
Les worked for the Des Moines Public Schools for many years as an Engineer, spending a great deal of his time at East High School. He retired from the DMPS in the Transportation Department. Les enjoyed gardening, yardwork, fishing and traveling. Above all else, he treasured time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Les is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Linda; son, James (Laurie) Isley; daughters, Lesly Thompson and Lori (Gordon) Miller; 6 grandchildren, Allison Thompson, Tyler Miller, Tara (Rafael) Luna, Brenna Thompson, Jacob Miller and Tessa Thompson; 2 step-grandchildren, Josh and Jasmine; and 2 great-grandchildren, Olivia and Gabriella; his siblings, Larry Isley, Grace Briley, Marylee Fitch, Roberta Selsor and Bob Higdon; as well as other loving relatives, and many special friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Thomas Thompson.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 30, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with visitation from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Burial will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery following the service.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association in loving memory of Les.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Diana-North Senior Center
10/30/2015
We didn't get a chance to know Les for very long but wanted to tell you how sorry we are for your loss. God Bless you Linda and your family.
Carrie Chapman
10/30/2015
Lori I'm so sorry to hear about your dad. Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers.
Diane Roush
10/29/2015
So sorry to hear of you loss my thoughts and prayers are with you all.
pat
10/28/2015
Linda and family ,sending prayers to you and family wish I were there .love to you all
Arie & Wilma Pack
10/28/2015
Our Love, Thoughts and Prayers, are with you all. Blessings, Arie & Wilma
Don Isley
10/28/2015
My condolences to the family for your loss
Larry Jr.
10/28/2015
I was saddened to hear of Lester's passing. You are in my thoughts.
With deepest sympathy,
Larry Jr.