The Life of LLOYD GEORGE REES
Lloyd G. Rees
Des Moines
Lloyd G. Rees, 98, of Des Moines, Iowa died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Trinity Center at Luther Park. Lloyd was born in Des Moines on July 23, 1917 and was a lifelong Des Moines resident. He graduated from East High School and worked for decades at Anderson Erickson Dairy. He served his country as a 2nd Lieutenant in World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, seven of his twelve brothers and sisters, and his wife, Peggy. Lloyd is survived by his son, Kent, daughter-in-law, Nancy, two brothers, two sisters, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Lloyd enjoyed many activities with his son and friends participating in team bowling, golf, hunting, and fishing. He was quite a handyman and no task seemed too tough to master. In his later years, he particularly enjoyed singing, playing the guitar and harmonica. He sang at church and at services of others who had passed on. Just a few weeks before his passing, he played the harmonica for other residents at Trinity Center.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 27th at Staves United Methodist Church, 2747 E. Madison Ave., Des Moines with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service.
Des Moines
Lloyd G. Rees, 98, of Des Moines, Iowa died Monday, February 22, 2016 at Trinity Center at Luther Park. Lloyd was born in Des Moines on July 23, 1917 and was a lifelong Des Moines resident. He graduated from East High School and worked for decades at Anderson Erickson Dairy. He served his country as a 2nd Lieutenant in World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, seven of his twelve brothers and sisters, and his wife, Peggy. Lloyd is survived by his son, Kent, daughter-in-law, Nancy, two brothers, two sisters, three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.
Lloyd enjoyed many activities with his son and friends participating in team bowling, golf, hunting, and fishing. He was quite a handyman and no task seemed too tough to master. In his later years, he particularly enjoyed singing, playing the guitar and harmonica. He sang at church and at services of others who had passed on. Just a few weeks before his passing, he played the harmonica for other residents at Trinity Center.
Funeral services will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 27th at Staves United Methodist Church, 2747 E. Madison Ave., Des Moines with burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service.
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Military Service
War:
World War II
Branch:
Army
Rank:
Unknown
