Robert Worth
May 16, 2021
Robert Boyd Worth (Bob) born March 30, 1928, passed away at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines on May 16, 2021. Robert was 93 years old and lived at home until his recent hospital stay.
Robert was a member of Sheridan Park United Methodist Church and was very active on the Finance Committee. He enjoyed spending time with his family, photography, puzzles, and gardening.
Robert attended a one-room school house and graduated as Salutatorian of the Monroe Class of 1945. After high school, he entered Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1949. Robert was drafted into the Army in 1950 and served for two years, stationed at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. He left the Army with the rank of Sergeant in 1952. After his military service, he worked briefly at Maytag Company before joining Iowa Power and Light. Robert retired from Iowa Power in 1992, capping a 37-year career.
On September 12, 1965, he married the love of his life, Donna Whitehead, and had three children: son, Randy (Evie) Worth, of Pleasant Hill; and daughters, Barbara (Charlie) Hunt, of Libertyville, IL, and Linda (Mike) Kendrick, of West Des Moines; four grandsons, Steve Worth, Beau (Marie) Hunt, Boyd Hunt, and Ethan Kendrick; three granddaughters, Stacy (Nate) Sampson, Kaytlin Kendrick, and Kristin Kendrick; and great-granddaughter, Adaline Hunt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; parents, Boyd and Stella; sister, Frances; and brother, Wayne.
Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021, also at Hamilton’s, and will conclude with burial at Lorimor Cemetery in Lorimor, Iowa.
A memorial has been established to two of Robert’s favorite charities. Contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or the Sheridan Park United Methodist Church College Scholarship Fund.
The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Lutheran Hospital for their extraordinary kindness and care for Bob.
Herman and Sharon Baker
05/24/2021
Herman and I extend our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to Bobs family. We have so many memories of him being a quiet, artful leader in the church. His easy smile and positive manner always kept us encouraged. What a blessing he has been. He will be so missed.
Larry and Nancy Young
05/22/2021
So sorry for your families loss. A couple things in common, having worked within the same company but in different areas, electric and gas respectively. The second being friends with part of his special family, Randy, Evie, Steve and Stacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the whole Worth family during this time. Remember the past and cherish your memories.Rev 21:4
Dennis & Phyllis Whitehead
05/21/2021
Randy, Evie, Barb, Charlie, Linda, Mike & families:
We continue to hold you all in our thoughts and prayers and wish we could be physically present with you to participate in Tuesday's celebration of Bob's life well lived. No doubt he is celebrating a great reunion with Donna. God bless you all.
Dennis & Phyllis