Lana S. Clem
October 03, 2016
Lana Sue (Worley) Clem, age 66, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 3, 2016, at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines after a courageous battle with glioblastoma (brain cancer).
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Sunday, October 9, 2016 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. There will be a memorial service at Oakwood United Methodist Church, 400 NE 56th St., Pleasant Hill, at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 10, 2016. Burial will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery following the service.
Lana was born November 19, 1949 in Des Moines, Iowa to Frederich and Phyllis (Hagedorn) Worley. She was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area with the exception of six years in Barstow, California. She married Donald E. Clem and they were blessed with two children, Mindy and Donnie. After raising her children, Lana returned to school in her 40s, graduating from Grandview with her BA in education. She was a building associate with Jefferson Traditional Elementary and a beloved special education teacher at Phillips Elementary, both in the Des Moines Public Schools system. Lana was a member of Oakwood UMC, Who’s Who, and Alpha Delta Kappa Teachers’ Sorority. She treasured time spent with her grandkids and family. She adored her second home in Arizona and liked spending time shopping.
She is survived by her husband of 48 years, Don Clem; daughter, Mindy Davis; son, Donnie Clem; grandchildren, Emily and Payton; brothers, Dennis Worley, Kenny (Lynn) Worley, and Billy (Jane) Worley; sister, Bonnie (Larry) Meyers; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other loving family and many good friends.
Lana was preceded in death by her parents, Frederich and Phyllis Worley.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Taylor House Hospice in appreciation of their compassion and care for Lana and her family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Terri Staats
10/10/2016
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this saddest of times. You have so many memories of Lana's smiles, love, friendship & concern for others to help you now. Let them give you peace and comfort that she is watching over all of you from above.
Larry & Nancy Young
10/07/2016
So sorry to hear about Lana. Can't imagine how hard this must be. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Remember the past and cherish your memories.
Kay Glider
10/07/2016
Clem family so sorry for the loss of Lana. We were friends thirty year's we shared lots of fun and some tears along the way. She was good gal. We will miss her.
Piper Merrill
10/07/2016
To the Clem family: may your memories be of comfort to you during this difficult time.. Lana will be missed by many.
Carmi
10/07/2016
Mindy I pray for the passing of your Mom.I will keep your family in my prayers
LeRoy & Janelle Tassin
10/06/2016
Don and family, we are so very sorry for your loss. Just know that she is no longer in pain. It was one year ago on 10-23-15 that our daughter-in-law lost a five year battle with lung cancer. So know that we are thinking of you and the family in this very hard time.
Connie S Iverson
10/06/2016
Don, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. I know how much you adore her from all the times we talked when we worked together. Never forget her smile Don she will always be with you. Take care
michael a. roper
10/06/2016
All my thoughts and prays to your family, I was so fortunate to have meet you....and All my praises to Don and the Family...All my Love Don!!
Ronda Cameron
10/05/2016
I will Miss All Our Talks! You were a mentor to me! My confidante, my advisor!
I will Forever claim you as my Sister!!
You were truly that! Will Miss You & Love you Forever!! R.I.P LANA!!
LOVE TO MY BROTHER, AND THE KIDS!! ??
Ronda Cameron
10/05/2016
Trying to get the question marks off!!
Don't know how they appeared!!
Totally wrong!!??
Diana Floden
10/05/2016
Don, so sorry to hear about Lana. I last saw her at an East High Reunion and talked with her quite lengthy about Peg Floden. She worked with her, Rick's sister. Rick and I send prayers to all, she will be missed.
Bob and Kim Mongar
10/05/2016
We are so sorry for your loss , thinking of your family and sending prayers to all .... All our love always.....
Sarah Countryman Renaud
10/04/2016
I am so sorry for your family's loss! I will always remember Upwords and Margaritas with Lana and Hika Ross as one of my fondest Jefferson memories! Hugs, Emily! Prayers for comfort and peace to all of you!
Mary Jo Cook
10/04/2016
So sorry for your loss. Lana was a wonderful person! Loved getting to know her while my kids were at Phillips. She will be deeply missed!
Jill Andreano
10/04/2016
So sorry for your loss..I remember your mom Mindy at are softball games she was always are biggest fan such a sweet warm hearted lady..Keep all the great memories close during this trying time my thoughts are with the entire family