Robert Worth

Robert Boyd Worth (Bob) born March 30, 1928, passed away at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines on May 16, 2021. Robert was 93 years old and lived at home until his recent hospital stay.

Robert was a member of Sheridan Park United Methodist Church and was very active on the Finance Committee. He enjoyed spending time with his family, photography, puzzles, and gardening.

Robert attended a one-room school house and graduated as Salutatorian of the Monroe Class of 1945. After high school, he entered Iowa State University and graduated with a degree in Electrical Engineering in 1949. Robert was drafted into the Army in 1950 and served for two years, stationed at Fort Monmouth, New Jersey. He left the Army with the rank of Sergeant in 1952. After his military service, he worked briefly at Maytag Company before joining Iowa Power and Light. Robert retired from Iowa Power in 1992, capping a 37-year career.

On September 12, 1965, he married the love of his life, Donna Whitehead, and had three children: son, Randy (Evie) Worth, of Pleasant Hill; and daughters, Barbara (Charlie) Hunt, of Libertyville, IL, and Linda (Mike) Kendrick, of West Des Moines; four grandsons, Steve Worth, Beau (Marie) Hunt, Boyd Hunt, and Ethan Kendrick; three granddaughters, Stacy (Nate) Sampson, Kaytlin Kendrick, and Kristin Kendrick; and great-granddaughter, Adaline Hunt. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna; parents, Boyd and Stella; sister, Frances; and brother, Wayne.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, May 24, 2021, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, 2021, also at Hamilton’s, and will conclude with burial at Lorimor Cemetery in Lorimor, Iowa.
A memorial has been established to two of Robert’s favorite charities. Contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer's Association or the Sheridan Park United Methodist Church College Scholarship Fund.

The family would like to thank the nursing staff at Lutheran Hospital for their extraordinary kindness and care for Bob.

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