Max Worden

Max Eldon Worden, 82, of Pleasant Hill passed away July 15, 2016. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa on Thursday, July 21, 2016 at 10:00 am with visitation on Wednesday, July 20, from 6 to 8 pm. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery in Pleasant Hill.

Max was born July 28, 1933 in Decatur County to Harvey and Belva (Harris) Worden. He was a graduate of Leon High School, Class of 1952. On September 24, 1971 Max married Beverly Steenhoek from Prairie City at the First Reformed Church.

Max enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, along with working in the garden. He loved listening to classic country music and especially enjoyed watching the fiddler’s contest at the Iowa State Fair
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Max is survived by his wife of 44 years, Beverly; daughter, Brenda (Bill) Jackson of Waukee; son, Michael (Tisha) Worden of Pleasant Hill; sisters, Phyllis Barry and Pam Worden both of Urbandale; sister-in-law, Kay Worden of Indianola; grandchildren, Sydney and Tanner Jackson, and Hannah and Jacob Worden.

He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Joe Worden; infant sister, Judy; and brother-in-law, Bob Barry.

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to JDRF 3580 EP True Parkway West Des Moines, Iowa 50265 or Hospice of Central Iowa Foundation, 2910 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, Iowa 50266. Online condolences may be made at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com.

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