Robert Copeland Barlass
May 01, 2017
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Robert Copeland Barlass
Of Altoona, Iowa
Robert Barlass, age 77, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep of sudden cardiac failure on May 1, 2017 surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 24, 1939 in Des Moines, Iowa.
Robert graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1957, and served in the US Navy from 1957-1962 on the USS Roosevelt Ship. Upon his return he attended Chicago Tech studying engineering. Robert later began work for the City of Des Moines in the Right-of-Way engineering department. Some of his hobbies and interests included, woodworking and golfing. He had a love for all animals, especially his two dogs, Charlie and Gracie. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Linda; children, Tamara (Scott) Wallace, Laurie Talkington (Dallas Brown), and Michelle Lemke; grandchildren, Nicholas Wallace, Zachary Wallace, Grant Wallace, Jack Wallace, Drake Talkington, Natalie Talkington, Jacob Lemke, and Paige Lemke; sister, Barbara (John) Sheldon; nieces and nephews, Robert Sheldon, Mark Sheldon, and Kathryn Petty; and many extended family members and friends.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Florelle Barlass.
Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 4, 2017 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, with visitation beginning one hour prior to the service.
Memorials may be directed to the family in loving memory of Robert.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Marge Stluka
05/04/2017
My deepest sympathies Linda and family, sending prayers to all of you.
Kirk, Kim Whitlatch/ Vista Kennels
05/04/2017
Very sorry to hear of Bob's passing. We will truly miss visiting with him when he brought the pups to the kennel. Our Thoughts and Prayers are with you.
Sincerely Kirk and Kim
Al & Mary Jo Talkington
05/03/2017
Linda & Family - We were so sorry to hear of your loss. You girls will have to be strong and help your mother get through this tragedy. We pray for the repose of Bob's soul, may he rest in peace.
Diana Rose
05/03/2017
Linda and family
I am so sorry to hear about Bob. I will always remember his smile....enjoying his life at Park Place! My heart goes out to you.
Dennis & Shirley Dillon
05/02/2017
Linda,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We have good memories of Bob working with Dennis in Omaha at King Loan. Also, we remember you both at Craig & Susanne's 50th Anniversary party. We are both sick with bad colds so won't be able to attend the service for Bob. Please know we are thinking of you and your family.
John and Dorothy Seamands
05/02/2017
Linda, you and the girls are in our prayers. It was a pleasure being in your wedding and watching you both grow into a beautiful couple. We enjoyed being with you in TX. the last few years. Bob was always the life of the party, no matter where the party was. He'll be miss and remember as a good friend. We love you both.