The Life of GLORIA LOU LEACH
Gloria Lou Leach, 84, passed away January 6, 2016. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation on Sunday, January 10 from 4 to 6 p.m. and the funeral service on Monday, January 11 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery in Des Moines.
Gloria was born November 20, 1931 in Des Moines, IA to Elouise (Sorrick) and Louis Tingley. After graduation from high school, Gloria worked as an office clerk and married Glenn Leach on April 10, 1953. They were married for over 50 years until Glenn’s death on September 19, 2007. Gloria was a devoted wife and mother with various hobbies. She enjoyed playing cards, cross-stitch, sewing, cooking and reading. Gloria was also a long-time member of First Federated Church.
She will be greatly missed by her son, Gary Leach; the apple of her eye – grandson, Jordan Lee, and Garret Leach. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; and daughter, Bonnie Lee.
Gloria was born November 20, 1931 in Des Moines, IA to Elouise (Sorrick) and Louis Tingley. After graduation from high school, Gloria worked as an office clerk and married Glenn Leach on April 10, 1953. They were married for over 50 years until Glenn’s death on September 19, 2007. Gloria was a devoted wife and mother with various hobbies. She enjoyed playing cards, cross-stitch, sewing, cooking and reading. Gloria was also a long-time member of First Federated Church.
She will be greatly missed by her son, Gary Leach; the apple of her eye – grandson, Jordan Lee, and Garret Leach. Gloria was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; and daughter, Bonnie Lee.