C. Avery Speas

C. Avery Speas passed away peacefully on Friday, July 29, 2016 surrounded by family. Avery was born August 15, 1931 to Harold and Susie Speas of Codova, Iowa. In 1949, he married Donna Frakes. To this union was born Rebecca Zaver, Charles (Jane) Speas Jr., Ed Speas and Teresa (Rob) Faust.

Avery was a strong, hard-working man who loved his family more than anything. He was active in their lives and supported them by attending their activities. Avery lived a full life until the end, meeting friends for coffee, farming, stopping by the Co-Op and checking in on family. He was a man of true character, living his life as a role model for his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. He demonstrated honesty, righteousness and hard work. He built a successful farm operation from nothing but his two hands and a desire to support his family.

He was a member of the Lions Club and served on the Farmers Elevator Board, Polk County Tax Review Board and Polk County Fair Board.

Avery is survived by his wife of 67 years; children; grandchildren, Jennifer Smith, Molly Zaver Suarez, John (Christy) Speas, Adam (Kasha) Speas, Abbie Speas, Andrew Speas, Matt (Tabie) Adey, and Jessica (Tony) Ross; great grandchildren, Madison McCormick, Eli, Chloe, and Claire Suarez, Avery Edwin, and Rowan Speas, Blaine and Avery Grace Speas, Kember Adey, Ethan and Jonas Ross; sister, Maxine White; sister-in-law, Betty Speas; and a host of nieces, nephews, and beloved friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Marjorie and Beverly; and brother, Ray.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, August 2, 2016 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s Altoona Funeral Home, 105 4th Street SW. A graveside burial service will be held Wednesday, August 3, 2016 at 10 a.m. at the Bondurant Cemetery.

Memorial contributions to the family will be donated to Polk County 4-H and FFA Association.

Online condolences may be expressed at
www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.

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