Forrest Crees
January 24, 2017
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Forrest Crees
West Des Moines
Forrest Wayne Crees, 75, passed away at his home Tuesday, January 24, 2017. He will wait for his partner of 54 years, wife and love, Sharon Lewis-Crees; daughters, Christine Crees and Sheryle (Lynn) Stephens. Always in his heart are his granddaughters, Alison (Eric) Lee, Emilie Skartvedt, Anelise Skartvedt, Drucilla Stephens and Sydney Stephens.
Forrest was born in Santa Monica, California on November 14, 1941. He was the third of six children born to Vaughn and Veletta (Norman) Crees. In his early years, Forrest enjoyed traveling with Sharon by motorcycle or Corvette and camping. He was avid in shooting sports and hunting. After his granddaughters joined his life, he kept busy watching them in sports, drama, horses and speech. Forrest was a proud Union member for 52 years, working for Armstrong Tire and Rubber for 42 years and Urbandale Park and Recreation for 10 years. Forrest coached ASA Softball for 21 years with many local, state and regional championships. He advocated on behalf of his wife, daughters and granddaughters by participating in the Women’s March this past weekend at the State Capitol.
Forrest is also survived by his brothers, Carl (Judy) Crees and Gary (Connie) Crees and his sisters, Vanita (Jack) Roth and Valerie (Sam) Touzani. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Scott.
The family will greet friends from 4 to 7 p.m. Friday, January 27, 2017 at Hamiltons Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Marcy Roff
01/30/2017
I will always remember Coach Forrest and his passion for coaching softball! He always put his team first and had a smile on his face while on the ball field. My thoughts and prayers are with the entire family!!!!!
Penny and Mark Greenwood
01/30/2017
Sharon and family,
Our deepest heartfelt sympathy to you. We were so sad to hear. Wanted to let you know our thoughts and prayers are with you in this very difficult time. I know he and my dad are enjoying a beer together and laughing at old times and smiling down on us. May the beautiful memories you have give you comfort in the days ahead.
Debbie Baccam
01/30/2017
Sharon and family - I am so sorry to see the news about Forrest. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Jenn Leanhart
01/27/2017
Sharon & family
I am so sorry for your loss. The few times I met Forrest I could tell he was a wonderful man. I am happy I had the opportunity to meet him.
Pat Allen
01/27/2017
I'm so sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. My heart goes out to all of you. With love, Pat
Ken Bacon
01/27/2017
Sharon and family, I want to express my condolences for your loss.
Sally Rogers
01/27/2017
I am so sorry Alison for you and your family's loss of a special person in your lives. My children lost their grandfather at Thanksgiving this year so we feel with you the deep pain of losing one so important to you. May your heart be filled with the very special times you spent with your grandfather.
Mindy (Holmes) Ellwanger
01/27/2017
Uncle Forrie was one of a kind. He had so much influence on so many lives. In his quiet, reserved way, he helped, guided and protected - a steady, kind presence that was felt and appreciated deeply by all of those he touched. May his gentle spirit continue to watch over us and especially comfort Sharon, his daughters, his granddaughters, his siblings, his beloved extended family and his friends. We are so grateful that we had him in our lives. Journey well, Uncle Forrie. We will see you on the other side.
Don White
01/26/2017
Deep heartfelt thoughts to Sharon and Family.
You could ask each and every guy and gal in our junior and senior high group. Who is the most stand-up guy in our group? And every single one of us would say; FOREST. God bless Forest and we will see you bye and bye.
Marlys Butler Curry
01/26/2017
Sharon and family, So sorry to see of
Forrest's passing. He will present him self to you and your family in many ways. Their way of letting you know they are o.k. Buzz has shown me he is o.k. in many ways.