Marion Bales
December 15, 2009
Marion Gene Bales, 73, was born April 26, 1936 to Charlie and Elfa (Davis) Bales in Carbon, Iowa. He passed away December 15, 2009 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.
Marion enjoyed spending time with his family, friends, and especially playing bingo, fishing and gardening with his tractor.
Marion is survived by his wife Colleen Bales; his children, Brian (Becky) Bales, Blake Bales, Willis (Melinda) Bales, John (Ali) Tyler, Janice (Joe) Easley and Carol (Danny) Bales; his sisters, Helen McCleese and Irene Rigby; 16 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents and a daughter Sherry Bales and 10 brothers and sisters...
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 5-7 pm Sunday December 20, 2009 at the funeral home.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Marion.
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Charlen Catlett and Joyce Slycord
12/18/2009
Colleen,
We are very sorry to hear about Marion! Our Prayers and Sympathy
go out to you and your family. I always enjoyed talking to him at Bingo.
I haven't been able to get out and go lately, but my sister Joyce keeps me
informed about all of you and things that happen around there! I always sat
and waited for my sister to pick me up and he waited for you to get finished!
I know how much you will miss him, with all the Bingo and camping you did together.
Our thoughts are with you and your family.
God Bless you all!
Charlene Catlett
and
Joyce Slycord
Michelle E (Shelly)
12/17/2009
My prayers an thoughts are with you during your time of loss! I have always enjoyed spending holidays an special activities with you guys!! Marion an Colleen are the most welcoming couple I have ever met!! You have made a great impact on my life!!!!
Love always
Shelly
Dottie
12/17/2009
I am very sorry for your loss! My prayers are with you all!
Dottie