Alan A. Neely

Alan Neely, 62, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, June 30, 2009 in Des Moines, IA.
A celebration of life will be held 1:30 PM Monday, July 6, 2009 at Lighthouse Church, 7705 Indianola Ave in Des Moines. Visitation will occur from 11 AM – 1 PM prior to the service at the church. Directly following the service a luncheon will be held at Elks Lodge #98, 5420 NE 12th Ave in Pleasant Hill Iowa.
Alan was born September 15, 1946 to Kathleen and Art Neely in West Des Moines, Iowa. Alan was a Viet Nam veteran; he served during the years 1965-1969 and earned a purple heart during his service. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #98, a lifetime member of the Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, and the VFW.
Alan loved living life to the fullest. He was both loyal and generous to a fault. He was a great businessman. He loved traveling with Patti in their motor home. He was a very proud father and grandfather and loved spending time with his family and friends.
Left to cherish Alan's memory are his loving wife, Patti; his children, Sean (Laura) Neely, Shannon (Bob) DuBois, Kara Cioccio and Tony Ralph; his 12 grandchildren, Jessyca, Chase, Bobby, Dyana, Kacie, Seyerra, Gabby, Shyanne, Joson, Taylor, Alyvia and Orion; his siblings, Susan, Eileen, Joe and Pete.
He is preceded in death by his parents and his brother, James.
Memorial contributions may be directed toward the Elks Lodge #98.
A private family inurnment will take place at the Iowa Veteran's Cemetery in Adel Iowa at a later date.
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