Gloria Lou Leach
January 06, 2016
Gloria Lou Leach, 84, passed away January 6, 2016. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation on Sunday, January 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. and the funeral service on Monday, January 11 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines.
Gloria was born November 20, 1931 in Des Moines, IA to Elouise (Sorrick) and Louis Tingley. After graduation from high school, Gloria worked as an office clerk and married Glenn Leach on April 10, 1953. They were married for over 50 years until Glenn’s death on September 19, 2007. Gloria was a devoted wife and mother with various hobbies. She enjoyed playing cards, cross-stitch, sewing, cooking and reading. Gloria was also a long-time member of First Federated Church.
She will be greatly missed by her son, Gary Leach; the apple of her eye – grandson, Jordan Lee, and Garret Leach. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; and daughter, Bonnie Lee.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in honor of Gloria. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Amanda Jo
01/13/2016
My thoughts and prayers go out to the family. Gloria was a beautiful soul, full of life and love. Always told it like it was and never afraid to try something new. She was and will always be my favorite pink haired little lady! Much love!
~K
01/12/2016
ever smiling, ever gentle on my mind.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2A7iuQF_tAc
Julie kitt
01/11/2016
Gloria was a handful and a bright spirit. Loved her stories and gossip. She always gave motherly advise if you asked for it or not. So happy you are with your daughter now but your friends and family will miss you dearly. Love to your family for sharing her with me.
Janene Hale
01/11/2016
Gloria will be forever in my heart as a great friend with whom I shared many stories and much laughter. God Bless her and her family.
Debra Sutton
01/11/2016
I knew Gloria and Glen when they lived on 69th. Gloria was a sweet as could be when ever I stopped by and delivered her Avon order. Glen showed me his wood shop down stairs and I even purchased a few items that I still have on my walls. My sorrows go out to your family. Deb
Ginny and Frank Doten
01/09/2016
Dear Gary, We send our thoughts to you at this time of sadness. We would like to have come to DM for Gloria's Memorial Service but due to Frank's driving restrictions because of open-heart surgery, we can't.
We are confident that you are experiencing peace from the Lord Jesus, because Gloria was a child of God. Now, no more illness, pain and sadness, nor loneliness because the Bible tells us she has been changed into the Lord's likeness (I John 3:2). She is present with Tommy, Bonnie and a host of family and friends. In her absence we pray you will experience God's love and peace as you live with the great promise of life again with your mother dad, sister and grandparents. I plan to write a letter to you sharing memories of my early childhood years with Gloria. Our love and prayer for comfort and recall of happy memories. Ginny and Frank
Wanda & Lee
01/07/2016
I will miss not only a sister-in-law but as a real friend. Also I will miss each week visiting her. We are praying for all of your family
Tracy & Richard Burger
01/06/2016
Gary & Garret - May God bless you and give you peace. You're in our prayers.
Jeff Kaiser
01/06/2016
Gary and Garret,
Sincerest condolences from all of us at Kaiser, P.C.