Forrest Max McCleeary (2021)

DARBONNIER, MCCLEARY

Posted By: Shirley Keating
Date: 11/8/2023 at 18:03:13

Hamilton's Funeral Home
Des Moines, Iowa

Forrest Max McCleeary

Forrest Max McCleeary passed away on Sunday morning, June 20, 2021 telling stories about his beloved wife, Marilyn who passed away only 25 days prior.

Forrest was born to Walker and Marie McCleeary in Winterset, Iowa on July 6, 1928. Forrest retired after working for the Des Moines Register for 47 years. He spent the majority of his life in Iowa except for two years where he served in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He is survived by his children, Barb Darbonnier and Robert (Nancy) McCleeary; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.

Proceeded in death was his wife, Marilyn; brothers, Phillip, Rodney, James, Donald, and his parents, Walker and Marie.

Family will greet friends for a time of sharing and fellowship from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m on Friday, July 2, 2021 at New Hope United Methodist Church, 4525 Beaver Ave., Des Moines, IA 50310.

Memorial contributions may be directed to New Hope Methodist Church or Calvin Community in loving memory of Forrest McCleeary.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Calvin Community.

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