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George Richard Stokesbary Jr.

1918 - 1983

George R. Stokesbary

Services for George R. Stokesbary Jr. 64, of 1238 York St., who died of a heart ailment Thursday at home, will be at 10 a.m. Monday at Visitation Catholic Church.  Burial will be in Glendale Cemetery.

Born in Klemme, Mr. Stokesbary had lived in Des Moines since 1941.  He retired in 1981 as Polk County weed commissioner and formerly was with the Des Moines Fire Department.  He was a member of the Dowling Club and a World War II Navy veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Marie; a son, Thomas S. of Ankeny; two daughters, Linda Ashing and Pamela Hilllabolt, both of Des Moines; two sisters, Florence Bair and Eva Glassell, both of Storm Lake; and six grandchildren.

The family suggests that any memorial contributions be made to Dowling High School scholarship fund.

Friends may call after 2 p.m. today and a rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at Hamilton's Funeral Home.

source: Des Moines Register, 7 May 1983, page 11

 

 

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George Richard Stokesbary Jr.: born 16 May 1918 - died 3 May 1983

Grave marker at Glendale Cemetery, Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa - Block R, Lot 253

Son of George Richard Stokesbary, born 1887 - died 1964 and Ella Bridget Halligan,  born 1887 - died 1964

Husband of Marie A. Donohue, born 1915 - died 2004

Brother of:
Orville Thomas Stokesbary (1908 - 1950)
Florence Elizabeth Stokesbary Bair (1911 - 1989)
Eva Katherine Stokesbary Glassell (1914 - 2009)

source: Find-A-Grave, memorial# 112373053