Lila Lee Pollard
June 25, 1934 — May 17, 2026
Lila Lee Pollard
Stuart, Iowa
Lila Lee Pollard, 91, passed away on May 17, 2026 at the Community Care Center in Stuart, Iowa. She was born on June 25, 1934 to Gerhardt and Frances (Ferber) Baumann in Prairie City, Iowa.
After graduating from North High School in Des Moines, Lila went on to work in secretarial positions and was last employed at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. She had a strong faith in God and was a devoted member of Zion Lutheran Church in Dexter. She was deeply involved in the church as the pastor’s wife, wearing many hats. She sang in the church choir and assisted with a variety of activities and church groups at Good Shepherd. Lila was well known as a social butterfly who loved talking on the phone and staying connected with family and friends.
Lila is survived by her daughters, Darla Gibson and Dana (Stephen) Braaten; daughter-in-law, Colleen Pollard; grandchildren, Rebecca (Brandon) Sachwitz and William (Kasandra) Gibson IV; great grandchildren, Liam, Mayve, Lyla and Mila. Along with a host of extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Darwin; son, Douglas Pollard, sister, Verna Moore and niece, Shawna Soth.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.hamiltonsfuneralhome.com
Lenore & Dale Armstrong
05/27/2026
May God wrap his loving arms around you as u mourn the loss of your mom. They leave an emptiness in our hearts that can never be replaced.
She will be missed by many. ❤️
Lenore & Dale Armstrong
05/27/2026
Sincere sympathy for Lila’s family.
Pastor & Lila always had a special place in our hearts. I worked for Pastor Pollard at Good Shepherd for a while & he also married Dale & I.
Lila was such a sweet lady. Always had a smile on her face & a great sense of humour. She was a great pastors wife!
Pastor Lowell + Diane Dennis
05/27/2026
Our sincere sympathy to the Pollard family in the loss of Lila. We had lots of visits in person and by phone, playing cards and catching up in each other’s lives. Yes Lila loved to talk about her family!! And we all loved hearing about the family. May God comfort you all with His promises of strength and love!
Sadia McInnes
05/21/2026
I’m so sorry to hear of Lila’s passing. Lila was an amazing human being who loved unconditionally. Always kind to me and my kids, checking in on me through Facebook even after she moved away. Lila will always have a special place in my heart. My condolences to the family ❤️
Ken & Gayle Seip
05/21/2026
To Darla, Dana, Rebecca & William,
Ken and I have so many memories of fun times together with Pastor and Lila. Lila was like a bright, shining light, always happy and vibrant. She loved her children and grandchildren more than words can express. Rebecca and William - she was one very proud grandma and great grandma! Whenever she spoke of either of you and your spouses, and later her great grandchildren, her face lit up and when she visited you, she would bubble over with excitement sharing with me, her special times with all of you! May you find comfort and laughter in recalling beautiful memories of this very special woman.
Ashley Vendramin
05/21/2026
My Clothier Family & I send peace to you all at this time of mourning & grief.
Our family shared many great moments with Lila & Darwin as well as sad moments too.
We take solace knowing they have been reunited in heaven.
Sending all our love.
Sherri and Ron Russell
05/19/2026
Lila and Pastor were such special people to our family. My parents spent a lot of time with them in Regina. And they were especially good to mom when dad passed away. Lila and mom enjoyed doing things together (mom liked to call her Lila Lee) Ron and I and our girls lived away from Regina most of the time but Lila was always genuinely glad to see us. When mom passed away, Lila would call just to see how we were doing - both when she still lived in Regina and even when she moved to Iowa. Our condolences to you, Dana and Darla, and your families. She was a special lady and will be truly missed. Sherri and Ron Russell
Donna Hall
05/19/2026
I'm so sorry to hear of Lila's passing. May you all have comfort knowing that she is with the Lord Jesus Christ.