Leslie Marie Dillard
December 22, 1944 — February 07, 2024
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Leslie Dillard, 79, passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 7, 2024.
Leslie was born December 22, 1944 in New London, Connecticut. She and her mother moved to her mother’s home town, West Des Moines, while her father continued his service in the US Coast Guard.
Leslie graduated from Valley High School and attended Southeast Missouri State for two years. She began her career in the insurance industry. She later made a career change to the medical field where she worked for several years with Dr. Ala Daghestani. She then worked at Broadlawns and retired from Primary Health Care.
Leslie enjoyed attending her children’s sporting events. She was an avid gardener and reader. She couldn’t resist reading a good murder mystery! In the last few years, nothing brought her more joy than spending time with her grandson, Tristan.
Leslie is survived by her daughter, Carolyn Dillard of Des Moines, IA; son, Steve Dillard (Rachel Ordonez) of Odessa, TX; grandson, Tristan Dillard; bonus grandchildren, Claire Mraz (Sean McClain), Sam Mraz (Hannah Camille), Kristan (Martin) Galindo, Ray (Samanatha) Hernandez; bonus great-grandchildren, Julius Galindo, Amelia Galindo and Oliver Galindo; brother, Kurtis Sandre; sister-in-law, Alicia Sandre; nieces, Dr. Angela Sandre, Katie (Tom) Boettcher; nephew, Tony (Stephanie) Sandre; and aunt, Johanna (Thomas) Rains.
She was preceded in death by her father Robert Sandre, mother Bette Sandre, brother John Sandre, and two infant brothers who died in infancy, Kirk and Kent Sandre.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 15 at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1230 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines, IA with burial following at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the West Des Moines Library Homebound Program or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa in loving memory of Leslie.
Condolences of sympathy may be expressed to the family at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Carolyn Dillard
05/21/2024
Oh Mom...Nick and I miss you! Not a day goes by that I don't think of you. I am so grateful that I had so many years with you. Until we meet again...
Gary McCullough
02/13/2024
Leslie & I grew up a couple of blocks removed, VHS class of 62 & both a part of a time long removed from todays changed world. Recently I revisited our childhood thinking about all of those within the four or five block area we shared as kids, where we have moved yet remained a part of WDM these many years and how those days shaped us for the future. As children we were friends, as adults we embraced our interest & expanded our understanding of life but those early days were our incubation. Leslie was a good person, smart, funny and one who will be missed by her family and others who she influenced during her life. RIP Leslie.
The Daghestani Family
02/13/2024
Dear Carolyn and Steve. We are so sorry for the loss of your dear mother. Leslie was a good mother and loved you both so much❤❤ Leslie was a faithful and hard worker. May God grant her Mercy🙏🏻🙏🏻 With Caring Thoughts and Prayers. Love from The DaghestaniFamily
Paula Edwards
02/13/2024
Steve and Carolyn, I am so sorry for your loss. Wishing you find peace and comfort in all the memories of her love for you both.