Alfred Ensley
May 09, 2019
Alfred Ensley, 85, passed away on May 9, 2019, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born March 31, 1934, to Fred and Ester Ensley.
Al retired from Armstrong Tire and Rubber and later retired from the U.S. Army. He was a member of The Shriners, East Gate Masonic Lodge, and Weslaco Elks Lodge.
Al is survived by his wife of 68 years, Donna; children, Alan Ensley and Paula Ensley; granddaughter, Stephanie (Ben) Lake; great-grandchildren, Cameron and Dakota Lake; many nieces and nephews, as well as other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his six siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Sunday evening from 6-8 p.m. also at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association or Shriners Children’s Hospital in loving memory of Al.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Barbara Bowers
01/15/2020
Donna and family, I am devastated that we did not know about Al's passing. Our deepest condolences, although quite belated. You two were some of our most-loved people.
Your IWR Escapees friends,
Barbara and Everett Bowers
Milli 'n Howard Anderson
05/12/2019
So sorry to hear of Al's passing. A special SKP hug to Donna & family.
He will be sorely missed - a great pal 'n fun to be around. May our Lord take you all under his wing as you grieve his loss.
R.Torres
05/11/2019
Very sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the Bible at Acts 24:15 And I have hope toward God, which hope these men also look forward to, that there is going to be a resurrection of both righteous and the unrighteous.