Clark Lathrum, Sr.
December 19, 2016
Clark Lathrum, Sr., 89, passed away on Monday, December 19, 2016 at Kavanagh Home in Des Moines. Clark was born on October 3, 1927 in Linden, IA. to Edgar and Retta Lathrum. Clark graduated from Ankeny High School in 1943. He was a member of the U.S. Navy. Clark worked at the Firestone Tire and Rubber Plant in Des Moines for 34 years before retiring in 1984. He loved to hunt and fish. He also was an avid Hawkeye and Oakland Raiders fan.
Clark is survived by three children, Gary (Kristi) of Des Moines, Clark, Jr. of Ankeny and Mick (Kim) of Indianola; four grandchildren, Justin Lathrum of Norwalk, Liza, Zane and Zach of Indianola; sister, Twylla Milligan of Des Moines; and a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and his wife, Mary Lou Lathrum.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m. Friday, December 23, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines. Family will greet visitors from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Friday at the funeral home. He will be laid to rest beside his wife at Elm Grove Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society in memory of Clark.
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Sheila and Kenny Brown
12/23/2016
We were just talking about Clark the other day. We loved having him as Our neighbor at Indianridge. We spent a lot of time visiting and enjoying Lake Rathbun, He was a great guy. Our deepest sympathy.
Pat & Viz O'Neal
12/22/2016
So Sorry for your loss. You are all in our prayers.
Cara Stewart
12/22/2016
When Ron and I and Clark and Lou went to Hawaii together, we had the time of our lives!!! What wonderful memories.
My sincere condolences, Cara
Gary Gillum
12/22/2016
Your dad was one of my last heroes I always like your father and I know he will be missed.Mick Burgess,Ned Hill, all three shaped my life!!
Julie Antenucci
12/22/2016
Clark was the bomb!!! He will be missed!!!
Angie & Red on the Head Winslow
12/21/2016
Gary, Mick, Clark sorry for your loss. We had some great times with your dad.
Peace be with you all.
Gary & Tammy & Erin Mason
12/21/2016
Greatest neighbor we've ever had , and very good friend. We will miss you old friend
Dave & Shellee Faux
12/21/2016
Uncle Clark will be missed. Thoughts and prayers to you all.