Lisle Henry Shires

Lisle Henry Shires, 82, of West Des Moines, Iowa, died on October 14, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Lisle was born on a farm near Elliott, Iowa, to Alice and Lester Shires. He attended Elliott Schools participating in many activities while excelling in track and was active in the Elliott Methodist Church.

Lisle graduated from Drake University, active in student government, majoring in business and radio and television. He ran track and cross country until asthma forced him to stop. He continued his love of track by volunteering for the Drake Relays for more than 30 years and was named to the official’s wall of fame.

Upon graduation, Lisle moved to Milwaukee where he was employed by a television station. A year later a news position became available at WHO in Des Moines where he worked part-time while in college.

While on vacation the following year he met and became attracted to Julia Everhart. Julia says she was attracted to his ‘56 Chevy Convertible. They were married in 1964 at Grace United Methodist Church in Des Moines and have been active members ever since. Lisle was on many different committees and following his retirement, volunteered nearly every day until his stroke in 2007.

Lisle is survived by his loved and loving family, wife Julia; children, Kathleen Alexander (Dan) and Christopher Shires (Sarah); grandchildren, Zach, Josh, Henry, Norah and Faith; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Paul (Pat) and Dale (Helen).

Funeral services will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 3700 Cottage Grove Ave. in Des Moines, IA on Friday, October 29, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation prior from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. Burial will be at Jordan Cemetery in West Des Moines.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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