The Life of GENE WALLACE STANBROUGH
Gene W. Stanbrough, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2016. The funeral service will be held Saturday, May 7, 2016 at 10:30 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation prior from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Private burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens.
Gene was born August 28, 1933 in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from East High School and married his high school sweetheart, Ethel Shirk, on June 9, 1951. Gene spent his career with Stanbrough Realty which he established in 1960. He and his family enjoyed many summers at Clear Lake and Lake Panorama. Later in retirement he lived in Florida and Iowa. Gene was a member of the East High Alumni Group, Waukee Christian Church, past President of Greater Des Moines Board of Realtors, the Embassy Club, and numerous boards and committees throughout Des Moines.
He is survived by his sons, Dave (Sherry), Dan (Tammy), Mike (Melanee); grandchildren, Jennifer Stanbrough, Ben (Meredith) Stanbrough, Jeff (Jen) Stanbrough, Brad (Brandy) Stanbrough, Diana Stanbrough, Casey Frum, Nick Stanbrough, and Alex (Emily) Stanbrough; great-grandchildren, Zoie, Jack and Josephine Stanbrough, Myah and Myles Woltz, Jase and Jordana Stanbrough, Gianna and Briella Nelms, Bennett and Brecken Stanbrough; and his beloved companion, Karen Blaess. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Howard L. Stanbrough and Rose Marie Svoboda Stanbrough; his granddaughter, Susan Stanbrough; and his cherished wife, Ethel.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Waukee Christian Church or the Animal Rescue League. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneraHome.com.
Gene was born August 28, 1933 in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from East High School and married his high school sweetheart, Ethel Shirk, on June 9, 1951. Gene spent his career with Stanbrough Realty which he established in 1960. He and his family enjoyed many summers at Clear Lake and Lake Panorama. Later in retirement he lived in Florida and Iowa. Gene was a member of the East High Alumni Group, Waukee Christian Church, past President of Greater Des Moines Board of Realtors, the Embassy Club, and numerous boards and committees throughout Des Moines.
He is survived by his sons, Dave (Sherry), Dan (Tammy), Mike (Melanee); grandchildren, Jennifer Stanbrough, Ben (Meredith) Stanbrough, Jeff (Jen) Stanbrough, Brad (Brandy) Stanbrough, Diana Stanbrough, Casey Frum, Nick Stanbrough, and Alex (Emily) Stanbrough; great-grandchildren, Zoie, Jack and Josephine Stanbrough, Myah and Myles Woltz, Jase and Jordana Stanbrough, Gianna and Briella Nelms, Bennett and Brecken Stanbrough; and his beloved companion, Karen Blaess. Gene was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. Howard L. Stanbrough and Rose Marie Svoboda Stanbrough; his granddaughter, Susan Stanbrough; and his cherished wife, Ethel.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Waukee Christian Church or the Animal Rescue League. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneraHome.com.