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The Life of RONALD NOLAN LILLY

Ronald N. Lilly, 71, of Lake Ozark, MO, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 9, 2017, from the results of a fall.

Ron was born to Nolan L. and Evelyn Jarjagin Lilly on October 18, 1945 in Des Moines, Iowa. On May 24, 1975, he married Janet Cink in Des Moines, Iowa and she survives. Before retirement he was employed at Gilcrest/Jewett Lumber Company in Des Moines as a sales representative. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, and working in his shop and garden. He was a member of the Iowa Club and Ozark Jazz Society.

Ron is also survived by his four children, Tom Lilly (Sharon) of Ankeny, Iowa, and Ron Lilly, Jr. (Amy) of Urbandale, Iowa; Rhonda Kinsey (Dan) of Plano, Texas and Stacie Ford (Tucker) of Northville, Michigan; six grandchildren; and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Tom Lilly and granddaughter, Madison Lilly.

A memorial celebration of Ron’s life was held on Saturday, September 30, 2017 at noon followed by a luncheon at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50313.

Memorials are suggested to: Alzheimer’s Association in memory of Ronald Lilly, Attn: Lake Area Walk to End Alzheimer’s, 2400 Bluff Creek DR, Columbia, MO 65201. Online condolences and tributes may be shared with the family at www.bachyager.com .

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