John Lewis Iliff
May 01, 2016
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John Lewis Iliff, 77, passed away May 1, 2016. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA with the visitation Tuesday, May 3 from 5 to 8 p.m. and the funeral service on Wednesday, May 4 at 12:00 p.m. Burial will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
John was born May 13, 1938. He graduated from Minatare High School in Minatare, NE and then served 3 years in the U.S. Army in the 25th Infantry. He worked for Armstrong Tire and then for Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate, retiring in 2000 as a Regional Sales Manager. In his retirement, John worked for Landmark Luggage, and enjoyed traveling, playing Poker, the Chicago Bear’s, and watching his grandson play hockey. John was most fond of hosting his annual garage sale with Mary.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary; children, Kim (Doug) Heger, Joe (Debbie) Iliff, Jerry (Irene) Iliff, Therese (Russell) Habenicht, and Charly (Shauna) Garton; grandchildren, Tim (Devin) Heger, Ashley Taylor, Emily (Mike) Leland, Jordan (Koriann) Iliff, Kaitlyn Iliff, Michael Heger, Marissa Garton and Jade Iliff; great-grandchildren, Harmony Taylor and Damien Jordan; and his beloved cats, Sammy and Felix.
Memorial contribution may be directed to St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Condolences can be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jim & Linda Jacobe
05/04/2016
Sorry for your loss. We knew you as neighbors and a Scoutmaster and my husband worked at Armstrong too. Our prayers for the family.
Barbara Hancock
05/04/2016
Mary, I was so sorry to hear of the passing of John. God bless you and your family
Nancy 'McGinnis' Thomas
05/03/2016
Mary & Family
I also remember babysitting all your children. It was a joy to be part of your family that way, we had fun!
If not mistaken, I want to think you had a Lake Lot in Trenton, Mo where we had our Lake Lot, Leisure Lake? I may be thinking of someone else, but your family came to mind while talking with my siblings about John's passing.
Again so sorry for your loss.
Hugs & Prayers
Nancy 'McGinnis' Thomas
Nancy 'McGinnis' Thomas
05/03/2016
Mary & Family,
So sorry for your loss. John worked with my Dad at Armstrong, Wayne McGinnis. Dad passed in 2004.
I remember a trip to Chicago with you & your family. My dress flew out the window of the car and John turned around and tried to find it, but to no avail. I remember you took me shopping and John paid for a new one. I was so impressed with you all as a family to include me!
Thank you for that memory!
Praying for you at this difficult time.
Hugs to you all.
Nancy
Fr. John Ludwig
05/03/2016
To Joe and all your family, we send our sympathy and prayers
from the parishioners at St. John the Apostle Church in Norwalk and Father John Ludwig
Robert Jurgensmeier
05/03/2016
To Mary & Family,
Very sorry to hear about the passing of our friend John. He will be very much missed at Valley West. He always had a great personality and wonderful attitude. May he rest in peace.
John K Vogl
05/02/2016
Mary, Joe and Family-
I am so sorry to hear of John's passing. I always enjoyed the time I spent with him at work and watching hockey! I was very fond of John as there was never a dull minute when he was around!
Mary Belieu
05/02/2016
Mary, I am so very sorry for your loss.
Julia Coash
05/02/2016
Very sorry to hear the news. He will be greatly missed
Marissa garton
05/02/2016
Grandpa will be always missed. He was such an amazing guy. I can't believe he is gone. I have so many good memories with him from him "trying" to teach me to play cards to vactions and best of all dominoes. This has been very hard for everyone. I love you so much grandpa and I can't wait to see you one day, please keep looking over the family and I. Your brat #1 (Marissa).