Lyle Martindale
September 29, 2014
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Lyle Horton Martindale was born July 18, 1926 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of John and Nillie (Powell) Martindale, the ninth of thirteen children.
Lyle was educated in Des Moines where he grew up and became a lifelong resident.
After turning 18, Lyle joined the U.S. Army serving in WW II from 1943-1946. Upon his return to the Des Moines area he spent many years as a handyman and working maintenance jobs. Lyle retired from the Ankeny School District. Lyle was a very avid dancer and also enjoyed fishing, hunting, and doing handy-work.
Lyle passed away peacefully Monday, September 29, 2014 at his home while under hospice care. He was 88 years old.
He is survived by his granddaughter, Sarah (Brad) Bailey of Ankeny, IA; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces.
Lyle was preceded in death by his parents, 13 siblings, and daughter Cynthia Thompson
Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, Iowa. Funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. Friday, October 3, also at Hamilton’s. Burial will military honors will take place at Laurel Hill Cemetery, Des Moines following the funeral.
Memorial contributions can be made to Lyle’s family
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Georgette Kelly
10/02/2014
Sarah, thinking about you and your family. Jane has told many stories about your Grandpa Lyle . God Speed.
Rick Hardinger
10/02/2014
Lyle was one of the smartest men I ever met! He could fix anything and I mean anything. He was a very kind and funny man. He love to tell jokes and had a great laugh. I will miss you Lyle you helped me out of so many jams I can't even count. Gods Peace
Karen Viers
10/01/2014
Lyle was a special gentleman. I have no idea how many dances we shared over the years, but if Larry was singing, Lyle was sure to make his way to me so I could dance to one of his songs. I'm smiling thinking about the winks Lyle encouraged me to give Larry while he was singing, he had such a sense of humor! I loved him, I'll miss him, but I'm sure he's happy to be with his daughter and loved ones again.
Kim Knapp
10/01/2014
Uncle Lyle give my sister Deb, my mother Ruby, my sister Ruby and all my other loved ones a kiss for me. I am sure you now have those golden angel wings you always said you had. I know you are up there with your family and you are all together with gma and gpa.. I know you are leading the party and getting the dancing started. Love you Uncle Lyle you were one of a kind.
Jackie Belger
09/30/2014
My favorite Uncle and dance partner RIP now the angels have a great dance partner love you
Doug Cunningham
09/30/2014
My favorite Uncle , he was a joy to be around. I will miss you.
dianna anderson
09/30/2014
RIP my uncle lyle you will be missed and I will always remember your kindness and your sense of humor and how you loved to dance be with your daughter, parents and sisters and brothers now and dance in heaven with them all again