Everett Albers

Everett “Ev” Albers, 88, passed away on August 1st, 2023 at Mary Greeley Hospital in Ames, Iowa.

He was born on July 15, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa to his parents Herman and Ruby (Price) Albers. Ev graduated from East High School in Des Moines, Iowa and went on to Drake University and then Drake Law School. While attending Drake he met and married his wife Jane. After completing his law degree, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and later the Air Force Reserves where he became a Lieutenant Colonel.

Ev was a musician, golfer, and had a great sense of humor. He spent almost every weekend at Leisure Lake in Missouri. Ev was very proud of his commercial pilot’s license and his involvement in the Polk County Volunteer Lawyers. He was also a member of the Iowa State Bar for over 50 years. Ev had a law office in Des Moines and Woodward. He was the city attorney for Woodward for many years.

He is survived by his nephews, Tom (Chris) Albers, David (Kristin) Albers, Daniel (Angie) Albers; great nieces, Holly (Denis) James and Sarah Albers; great nephews, Kyle Albers, Jordan Musselman, Bryce Albers, Evan (Stephanie) Albers; two great great-nieces; two great great-nephews; many friends; and his cat Abbey.

Ev was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Albers; parents Herman and Ruby Albers; sister, Patricia Albers; brother, Larry Albers, and great nephew, Tyler Albers.

Services will be held on Thursday, August 10, 2023 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 N.W. 60th Avenue Des Moines. Family will greet friends from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. with funeral service beginning at12:00 p.m. Burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens, 1 NE 60th Avenue Des Moines, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Drake Law School, Animal Rescue League of Iowa, or the Tower of Memories in Highland Memory Gardens in loving memory of Everett Albers.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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