Lloyd Rees
February 22, 2016
Lloyd G. Rees
Des Moines
Lloyd G. Rees, 98, of Des Moines, Iowa died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Trinity Center at Luther Park. Lloyd was born in Des Moines on July 23, 1917 and was a lifelong Des Moines resident. He graduated from East High School and worked for decades at Anderson Erickson Dairy. He served his country as a 2nd Lieutenant in World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, seven of his twelve brothers and sisters, and his wife, Peggy. Lloyd is survived by his son, Kent, daughter-in-law, Nancy, two brothers, two sisters, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Lloyd enjoyed many activities with his son and friends participating in team bowling, golf, hunting, and fishing. He was quite a handyman and no task seemed too tough to master. In his later years, he particularly enjoyed singing, playing the guitar and harmonica. He sang at church and at services of others who had passed on. Just a few weeks before his passing, he played the harmonica for other residents at Trinity Center.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 27th at Staves United Methodist Church, 2747 E. Madison Ave., Des Moines with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Esther Beyer ( Hadley)
02/25/2016
Lloyd you were a special person in our life. I remember the day when you my beloved husband Emery Hadley talked and realized that you was a nephew to the family he was taken from the orphanage in Owtana ,MN. He was so excited to know that. But you was also very special with your beautiful music and that bass voice. Now you can sing with the angels in Heaven as we know you loved the Lord with all your heart. Thank you for letting us be part of your life.
Sheri G.
02/25/2016
I Will miss you Lloyd. I loved when you would come to the church office and have me copy music for you. You would always share your stories with me which were very interesting and witty. You had such a great musical talent that was shared with all of us at Staves. And you always brought me candy to put in the candy jar on my desk. It was an honor to have gotten to know you. You will forever be in my memories.