Luther "Dale" Shawhan
August 05, 2017
Luther “Dale” Shawhan, 86, of the Des Moines area, died August 5, 2017, at Veterans Hospice Care.
Mr. Shawhan was born in Des Moines and raised in Carlisle. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War as a deep sea diver. Dale was an architect for the federal government and upon retirement, he also worked for the Newberry Corporation. He married his wife Dolores in 1958.
Dale is survived by his wife, Dolores “Dee;” daughters, Becky (Jim), Kim, Sonja (Jon), and Lea Anne (Ron); many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maude “Sally” Shawhan and Luther “Lou” Shawhan; son, Bill Pedersen; and brother, Jerry Shawhan.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 10, 2017, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
Memorials may be directed to On With Life or VA Hospice in memory of Dale.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Melissa hastings
08/16/2017
Thank you for the flowers & attendance for the funeral services of my grandpa Luther Dale Shawhan. Glad to see everyone who cared so much about him!
Jim Hastings
08/09/2017
So many years so much time spent together on the road trips to Sioux City and Omaha, picking up Kim. You are an inspiration, proud to have you as my father-in-law. A good man that was a treasure to know. You will be sorely missed but I know your journey to heaven was quick. The memories from the last year of all our trips to vets, dr appointments, lunch, & Jester Park will be in my heart forever.
Dolores Shawhan
08/08/2017
I am here and there is nothing in living or dying that can separate you from my love Psalm 83:7
In loving memory of my husband,
Your wife Dee
Melissa Hastings
08/08/2017
We will always love you to the moon & stars and back! You are the perfect grandpa & gave us so many great memories. Tractor rides, boat adventures, badmitton, fly fishing, sledding down the hill...you even fixed up the pond to ice skate on :-). Lots of fun at the nursing home with great visits and food we brought....grill outs & a super bowl party. Thanks for the memories we will hold them tight in our hearts
Becky Hastings
08/08/2017
Rest in peace dad...a loyal loving father and husband. You meant the world to us all. It was a sad day to see you go, but heaven welcomed you quickly.
In loving memory,
Your daughter Becky, son in law Jim, & the twins
Sara Hastings
08/08/2017
The best gpa we could have ever asked for! You lit up everyday we knew you with your bright sparkling personality. We always loved how you joked around with us & all your stories. I can't think of how much I am going to miss you, but I know you will always be watching over us from heaven. Make everyday count & be happy for all our blessings. Dream big & you can do anything. Always so proud of you & your accomplishments fishing, architecture, & in the navy. We are so lucky to have known you for all 86 years of your life. The best days of our lives we will always have a little bit of you to carry in our hearts. Rest In Peace Grandpa, we love you!