Gary Lee Lester, 58, of Des Moines passed away Saturday, September 20 at Bright Kavanagh Hospice.
Gary was born in Des Moines to Don and Joanne Lester and spent most of his life in Des Moines. He spent his early career working as a mechanic and has worked for Emco/Andersen Corp. for over 20 years as a forklift operator. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, going on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, and going on leisurely car rides. He will be remembered as a good family provider and will be missed by all who knew him.
Gary is survived by his wife Mary; sons Steven Sziber and Michael Stockton; mother Joanne Lester; brother Ron (Becky) Lester; sister Lynn (Rick) Danielson; grandchildren Dalton, Cody, Tiffany, Zack, Brittany, Kaleb, and Brody; uncle Mike (Carmella) Cosner; good friend Lee (June) Evans; and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and granddaughter Shalinn.
Gary lived 58 years, 11 months and 13 days.
Gary was born in Des Moines to Don and Joanne Lester and spent most of his life in Des Moines. He spent his early career working as a mechanic and has worked for Emco/Andersen Corp. for over 20 years as a forklift operator. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, going on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, and going on leisurely car rides. He will be remembered as a good family provider and will be missed by all who knew him.
Gary is survived by his wife Mary; sons Steven Sziber and Michael Stockton; mother Joanne Lester; brother Ron (Becky) Lester; sister Lynn (Rick) Danielson; grandchildren Dalton, Cody, Tiffany, Zack, Brittany, Kaleb, and Brody; uncle Mike (Carmella) Cosner; good friend Lee (June) Evans; and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and granddaughter Shalinn.
Gary lived 58 years, 11 months and 13 days.
Gary Lee Lester, 58, of Des Moines passed away Saturday, September 20 at Bright Kavanagh Hospice.
Gary was born in Des Moines to Don and Joanne Lester and spent most of his life in Des Moines. He spent his early career working as a mechanic and has worked for Emco/Andersen Corp. for over 20 years as a forklift operator. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, going on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, and going on leisurely car rides. He will be remembered as a good family provider and will be missed by all who knew him.
Gary is survived by his wife Mary; sons Steven Sziber and Michael Stockton; mother Joanne Lester; brother Ron (Becky) Lester; sister Lynn (Rick) Danielson; grandchildren Dalton, Cody, Tiffany, Zack, Brittany, Kaleb, and Brody; uncle Mike (Carmella) Cosner; good friend Lee (June) Evans; and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and granddaughter Shalinn.
Gary lived 58 years, 11 months and 13 days.
Gary was born in Des Moines to Don and Joanne Lester and spent most of his life in Des Moines. He spent his early career working as a mechanic and has worked for Emco/Andersen Corp. for over 20 years as a forklift operator. Gary enjoyed spending time with his family, camping, going on the Boone & Scenic Valley Railroad, and going on leisurely car rides. He will be remembered as a good family provider and will be missed by all who knew him.
Gary is survived by his wife Mary; sons Steven Sziber and Michael Stockton; mother Joanne Lester; brother Ron (Becky) Lester; sister Lynn (Rick) Danielson; grandchildren Dalton, Cody, Tiffany, Zack, Brittany, Kaleb, and Brody; uncle Mike (Carmella) Cosner; good friend Lee (June) Evans; and other family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and granddaughter Shalinn.
Gary lived 58 years, 11 months and 13 days.
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