Leonard "Vern" Proudfoot
May 10, 2009
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Leonard Vern Proudfoot died at his home in Des Moines, Friday, May 8th at the age of 89.
Born December 6, 1919 in Clarke County, Iowa, he spent his early years in Liberty and New Virginia, graduating from New Virginia High School in 1937. Always preferring his middle name, Vern acquired a love for people at an early age and carried it through life with him.
He served in the Pacific theatre in World War II in the 32nd Division in Australia and New Guinea.
He married Laura Elizabeth Violett in 1949 and enjoyed 49 years of marital bliss until her passing in 1998.
Vern carried mail for the U.S. Postal Service for over 25 years in the Drake University area, and his love for people was returned to him by those on his route.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl Proudfoot and Lula Twyford and his siblings Henry Duane Proudfoot and Wava Wickett. Vern is survived by his sons Lynn and James of Des Moines, and Jeffry of Indianapolis, Indiana; and grandsons Travis and Nathan.
The family will greet friends from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 13th at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th St. The funeral service will take place at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 14th at Hamilton's Southtown, with burial following in New Virginia, Iowa.
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michelle salmon
05/13/2009
My name is Michelle Salmon--I manage the floral dept. at the Park Ave. Hy-Vee store. I knew your father from frequent conversations--both in the store and over the phone. he was a very kind and thoughtful man. One afternoon--several years ago i was on my way home from work.--and i was following some one home that appeared to be lost, i followed him all the way down Evergreen Ave., past the Easter Lake area and almost to SE 35th street (my street). The man I was following home--was your Dad. He pulled over to the side of the road, i got out of my van, he said he was lost-- of course i recognized your father, and called him by his first name, he looked confused for a moment--but then he remembered who i was. I tried to explain to him the way back to indianola road, but instead i had him follow me back the way he had come. Both of us never forgot that day--we spoke of it often. He would tell me i was his guardian angel. I will miss the conversations with your father--he was a very special man.
Jan Ramer
05/12/2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very difficult time.