Lester A. Paff
October 19, 2008
Lester A. Paff, 63, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2008. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa. Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 22 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., and the funeral will be Thursday, October 23 at 10:00 a.m.
Lester was born in Norwalk, Ohio to Elmo and Frances Paff. He earned his law degree from St. Louis University and was most recently an Assistant U.S. Attorney. He married Lynne Patterson in 1966. He enjoyed golf, sports, gardening, biking and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Missouri and Iowa Bar Associations.
He is survived by his parents; wife, Lynne; daughters, Jennifer (Kim) Ogle, Jessica (Will) Heidbreder; brothers Toby Paff, Tony Portero Paff, Bradley Paff; sisters, Rachel Paff-Weakly, Lois Paff-Bergen; and grand-daughters, Emma and Chloe Ogle and Grace Heidbreder.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family, who will direct them toward Half the Sky Foundation, which provides support for Chinese orphans. Lester loved children and was an avid advocate for them.
Ann Brickley
10/20/2008
I worked with Lester on a trial last winter. He was such a laid back guy, and so welcoming of a DC outsider. I'm very sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jon Stewart-U.S. Marshals
10/20/2008
Lester will be greatly missed by all of us who worked with him. I have been with the Marshals for about 19 years and dealt with Lester in many trials and day to day functions around the U.S. Courthouse, he was always eager to work with law enforcement and a joy to work with.
Lin Dodge
10/20/2008
Jen & Kim - My heartfelt sympathy to your family at this difficult time. God's ways are often mysterious, but be confident there is a plan! Take care
and God bless.
Wendi Inloes
10/20/2008
Jen and family, I am so sorry for the loss of your father as I know how very dear he was to all of you. My thoughts are with you Kim and the girls, and your entire family. I heard nothing but good things from Kim regarding Lester as he sounded like a wonderful caring man.