Lanette LeCroy
February 21, 2015
Lanette Joanne LeCroy
Des Moines
Lanette Joanne LeCroy, 50, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015 as the result of injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Lanette was born October 27, 1964 in Des Moines, Iowa to Jack and Druecilla (Hathaway) LeCroy. She graduated from East High School in 1983 and earned her BA from William Penn in Oskaloosa. She was a very gifted, athletic person. She was on Team USA as a tri-athlete and competed in Iron Woman competitions. Lanette loved motorcycles and grew up in that environment. She was proud that she had recently purchased her first Harley that she named “Scarlet.” She loved her family and loved children. She had met the love of her life, her “prince,” Jon.
Lanette is survived by her parents; brother, Lonnie (Crystal); aunt, Lynda (Raymond) Ratliff; nephews, Andrew and Joshua; and her uncles, aunts, and her large extended family. She was preceded in death by her grandparents.
Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday, February 27, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral service will be 10:00 a.m. Saturday, February 28 at Redeemer Evangelical Lutheran Church, 3615 University Avenue.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Robin Doyle (Smith)
02/25/2015
Prayers to both families. Lanette was my 1st friend in elementry school (Stowe) we recently chatted about it on FB. We shared a few laughs....thank you for that Lanette!! You will for sure be miss and I will definitely treasure memories of you. You are in a safe peaceful place. God Bless you Lanette ?
Woody & Peggy Fogle
02/25/2015
Jack & Drue, Our thoughts and prayers have been with you since we heard about Lanette's accident. May the love and prayers offered, help you all through the shock and pain. Although we can't be with you this weekend, know you will certainly be on our mind and in our heart. Consider yourselves hugged!
Matthew and Kelly
02/24/2015
Ur in our prayers... so sorry for your loss...
Angie Deaver
02/24/2015
My prayer and thoughts are with the LeCroy family.
The Van Dammes
02/24/2015
Our prayers to the Lecroy family.
Marie Keding
02/24/2015
I had the opportunity given to me to meet Lanette a little over a year ago when she lit up my friend Jons life. She had a smile and a glow about her that just radiated and lit up a room. I am disappointed her my time to get to know her has been cut short, because the good Lord had a bigger calling for her. I am just very happy that her and Jon got to leave this world together doing what they loved to do. As tragic as it seems, it still feels like the perfect ending to the kind of love they found. We can all learn something from them. I am so sorry for your families loss and send prayers for comfort for all involved.
Lisa
02/24/2015
Although I did not know you well, you were an amazing woman. Prayers to your family and friends. God has taken another child into His arms. Blessed to have known you, however briefly. Safe travels in your next journey in Heaven.
Marna
02/24/2015
Sending prayers to Lanette's family and friends. She was wonderful person who would do anything for anyone. Her smile lit up a room! I'm glad she found her soul mate, Jon, and lived their lives like they loved to. RIP my friend!!!
Tracy and John Smith
02/24/2015
Our thoughts go out to all. Lanette did so much for her community and a proud East High alumni. Her kindness will always be remembered.
Rex and Kim Welch Nipper
02/24/2015
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you. Lanette was such a great inspiration to me and my wife. The energy, drive, and inspiration she instilled in us was something that cannot be repaid, and she will forever be in our hearts.
Virginia Silver
02/24/2015
My prayers to the Lecroy family as they mourn the loss of Lanette.
Stephanie Ira-lydic
02/24/2015
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. She taught me so much while we worked together at Dilley. I have so many memories!!!
Keith & Diane Silver
02/24/2015
Jack, Drew, and Lonnie:
Dad and I would like to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family. We were greatly saddened to hear of Lanette's passing. She will be missed by many. Take comfort in knowing she's in a much better place now.
God Bless you!
Ronda Berry
02/24/2015
I knew Lanette from school.
she was an amazing person
I will miss see her on face book
Rachel DeVilder-Taylor Family
02/24/2015
Our hearts go out to the LeCroy family.