Gary Leroy King
November 03, 2021
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Gary Leroy King
of Des Moines, Iowa
Gary King, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, at the age of 80. Gary was born May 10, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa, son of Lois Tyler and Floyd King.
Gary worked as a foreman for MidAmerican Energy, where he made many lasting friendships which evolved into a “Forever Young Retirement Group”. Gary was also a devoted member of the Elks Lodge. He enjoyed golfing and loved animals, some would say even more than most people. Gary will be remembered most for being a quiet man who deeply loved his family.
Those left to cherish his memory include his significant other, Margaret Spaulding; children, Melissa King, Rick (Gini) Pigott, Shelly (Randy) VanderLeest, Sheila Hausenfluck and Leslie Hausenfluck; siblings, Dotty (Tom) Grochala and Norman King; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-granddaughter; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Gary was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and siblings, Ronald, Mike, Randy, Tim, Katherine, and Allen.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Interment will follow at Avon Cemetery, Avon Lake.
Those planning on an expression of sympathy, please direct your memorials to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
kim a buell
11/16/2021
So Sorry for your families loss. My Dad Bill Young lived next door to his family in Four Mile.
Larry Young
11/14/2021
So sorry for your families loss. I worked with Gary at Midamerican Energy a.k.a Iowa Power & Light Co. Gary had one speed, lets go. He was a foreman before he had the title much to the chagrin of many people but Gary would just say too bad. When he officially got the title he was just the same, lets go. Gary worked when it was time to work and played when it was time to play. Gary was a tough, eastsider and had to be with all those brothers. Gary had no problem telling you what was on his mind whether you wanted to hear it or not.,lol Memories are forever so remember the past and cherish those memories of Gary.