Earl Sutton
September 01, 2020
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Service Details
Earl W. Sutton, 89, passed away on September 1, 2020, in Ankeny. He was born in Des Moines on September 27, 1930, to Fred and Amy Sutton.
Earl proudly served as an officer in the United States Air Force. He worked as an attorney until his retirement. Earl was a member of the Masonic Lodge, American Legion and Highland Park Christian Church. He enjoyed camping, golfing, going on cruises, and traveling anywhere and everywhere.
Earl is survived by his daughters, Jill (Bob) Schatz, Joy (Dan) Reeves, Joyce (Kelly) Carpenter, and Janice (Emmett) Schnathorst; 17 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; and a sister, Leona Sutton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Louise; parents, Fred and Amy Sutton; and sister, Lela Janish.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, September 13, 2020, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery at a later date due to Earl donating his body to DMU.
Those planning on an expression of sympathy please direct memorials to Drake University or Grand View University.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Elsie Cepican
12/01/2020
To the family of Earl and Louise: I just came across this about your Dad. They were the nicest people. We first met in Limestone, Maine, during our Air Force days, back in the early 50's, We stayed in touch over all the years, they visited me sevveral time in Arizona,
They were good people in every way, and I feel that I was lucky to know them. I know all you will them very much. You were lucky to have them. I know they loved all their family so very much, and were proud of each and every one.
Elsie Cepican
Betty Stewart Oestenstad
09/11/2020
Sending condolences from all the Stewart family. Your parents were always so welcoming to me while I was growing up and they were such fun and adventurous people. They are together in heaven now. Thinking of you all at this sad time!
Pat Spowart Meyer
09/05/2020
The Spowart and Sutton families spent a lot of good times together. Hoping you find comfort in the love and memories you shared with your Dad.
Shirley Corkhill
09/04/2020
Our P.E.O. Chapter HY wishes to express our condolences to Leona and her family. Earl was a wonderfully devoted family man. He was an officer in the Air Force and an attorney. What an incredible life he led!!! Rest in Peace, Earl. You deserve your heavenly reward.
Opal Current
09/04/2020
I am saddened to learn of the passing of Earl. He and Lou were most favorite people of mine. Over the years we shared so many laughs and joys. They were each "genuine" individuals, and I loved them dearly. The pride they had for their daughters and the growing family was amazing. Please accept my heartfelt condolences.