Vernon James Fiala
May 20, 2015
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Vernon James Fiala, 78, passed away Wednesday, May 20, 2015. Visitation will be held Thursday, May 21, 2015 from 5 to 7 p.m. with a prayer service at 6:45 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA. Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, May 22 at 10:00 a.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1627 Grand Ave. in West Des Moines. Burial will follow at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Toledo, IA.
Vernon was born August 3, 1936 in Tama, IA to Helen (Coyle) and Lawrence Fiala. He graduated from Tama High School and then attended AIB College. Vernon worked as a production worker for AMF Western Tool and then for Urbandale Public Schools. He retired in 1991. Vernon enjoyed golfing, baseball, traveling, and his children’s and grandchildren’s activities.
He is survived by his children, Lori (Dave) Sanders, Jennifer (Kenny) Lewton, Daniel (Christy) Fiala, and Michele (Duane) Carpentier; and grandchildren, Mitch Carpentier, Matt Sanders, Jessica Lewton, Meghan Lewton, Jacob Fiala, Ben Fiala, Natalie Sanders, Taylor Carpentier, Libby Sanders, and Zach Lewton.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mike Pieper
05/22/2015
I never knew Vern but I grew up next door to his parents, Lawrence and Helen, in Tama. They were the nicest people and when I was older I enjoyed their dandelion wine. I'm sure Vern was much like his parents. Ironically I now live next door to their gravesite.
Christen Thalman
05/22/2015
Vern had a place in his heart for us all, whether you were family or friends. I considered him both....He was always sincere, with a smile on his face and loved to laugh with us. I'm thinking of your whole family today, especially Michele. You will always have a me to lean on.
Steve & Tracy Graham
05/21/2015
Lori our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. God Bless you and your family.
Chelsea Toppin
05/20/2015
Lori, Dave, Liz, Matt, and Natalie,
I am so sorry to hear of your father and grandfather's passing. I wish I could make it to the service, but I will be keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers.
Chelsea
Jan Jochims Raab
05/20/2015
We are so sorry for the passing of your dad. I have fond memories of Vern throughout my entire life. My dad and yours have been friends for some 73 years..they were two peas in a pod and he will miss Vern terribly. God Bless you and the entire family.