Corles "Corky" M. Spring
December 29, 2019
Corles Michael Spring, age 73, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.
Corky was born April 2, 1946 in Dexter, Iowa to Corles and Lena Spring. He graduated from Dexfield High School. Corky worked for most of his career as a route driver for Aramark in Des Moines, retiring in 2008. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, muscle cars - especially his ’67 GTO, and his dogs.
Corky is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sherry; his children, Lisa (John), Brian, and Lenae (Steve); grandchildren, Tyler, Jacob, Breanna, Chloe, Mariah, and Devin; great-grandson, Teagan; sister, Judith; and other extended family and friends.
There will be a memorial visitation from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. Saturday, January 4, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family for a future designation.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Barb Dacre
01/02/2020
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Cork will be missed by everyone. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. God bless you Sherry and your family. Barb Dacre
Mike Jarvis
01/01/2020
I am so very sorry for your loss. You have my deepest condolences. Corky was a great neighbor and he was always kind to me. You are in my thoughts and prayers. Mike Jarvis
Linda Chance
12/31/2019
So very sorry to hear of your loss! We were neighbors for many years. Lots of great memories. Cork was agreat guy! May God bless you Sherry and your family!
Caroline Morgan
12/31/2019
So sorry for your loss. I knew Corky through his sister, Judy, as I ran around with her in our younger days, so spent a lot of time in their home. A lot of good memories. My thoughts and prayers are with Sherry and the whole family!
Arlin Purdie
12/31/2019
RIP Cork, glad I got to know you and all the good times we had going to car shows and working on the GTO.
My condolences to the family. He will be greatly missed.
Daniel McMenamin
12/31/2019
RIP Corky. You are missed by many. Thanks for all the smiles you brought to those that knew you.
Sherry thinking of you and yours.
Wilma Jobst-Taylor
12/30/2019
Thoughts and prayers are with Corky's family, especially Sherry.
Ron and Linda Frye
12/30/2019
Many fond memories of a really nice guy and his wife. Our thoughts are with you during this sad time.
Ron remembers camping out in a sleep over in Corky's dad's Nash and how miserable it was. Also how he let Ron drive his dad's model A. Scary but great.
Stephanie
12/30/2019
Sending prayers to the family.ive known Cork since I was 6 years old. He wasnt the coolest dude you'll ever meet