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Steven Pierce

West Des Moines

Steven L. (Steve) Pierce, 69, passed away Thursday, March 14, 2013, from cancer.

Steve served in the U.S. Navy for four years, stationed in California and Hawaii. He was discharged in 1968.

Steve worked as the Chief Draftsman for Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. prior to retirement in 1993. One of Steve's main projects with V&K was in the growth planning of the City of Waukee, IA, where he also raised his family. Steve also spent his time as a Mason and was a member of Masonic Lodge #80, Adel, Iowa.

Survivors include his daughters Denise (Steve) Rockwell and Stacey (Ben) Siefken; former spouse Connie Pierce; four grandchildren, Pierce and Braeden Rockwell and Kennedy and Delaney Siefken; three brothers, Jack Pierce, Donald "Donnie" Pierce, John Pierce (Elaine Shaw); one sister Anita (Loren) Kuiper. He is preceded in death by his parents, J. Howard and Althea Pierce, brother Keith Pierce, and sister Dorothy Pierce.

Memorial service will be 11 a.m. Monday, March 18, 2013 at the McCalley Funeral Home in Adel. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Sunday at McCalley Funeral Home where family will greet friends from 3 to 5 p.m.

Memorials may be given in his name to the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.

Online condolences can be left at mccalleyfuneralhome.com.

Published by the Des Moines Register from Mar. 16 to Mar. 18, 2013.
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It has been nearly a year, Dear Brother. Everyday, my heart has been touched by a loving memory of you. Missing you very much. Anita

Anita Kuiper

March 1, 2014

Connie, my thoughts and prayers are with your family. We are currently in AZ...otherwise I would have attended the visitation or service for my friend and classmate.
Blessings to Steve's siblings, as well.

Carole (McKee) Pepper

March 22, 2013

Denise & Steve
I am sorry to hear about Steve's death. I am praying that God will give you his peace at this time.

Debbe

March 18, 2013

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

April and Roger Hawkins

March 17, 2013

Uncle Steve was quick with a joke, always had good humer and I never heard him complain! He was just a good man all around.When I was a boy he was my hero and he still is! Steve I will miss you forever.

Scott Pierce

March 16, 2013

Steve was a great friend and we always had a blast riding around and singing to the radio. He will be missed! Joe Forbes

March 16, 2013

Uncle Steve, you were one of a kind. Thank you for your life long greatness and humor. They broke the mold after god made you. I will miss you very much. Rod Pierce

Rod Pierce

March 16, 2013

Jeff & I were so sorry to hear of Steve's passing. He was a Super boss and always fun to be around. He had a Great sense of humor. We will miss him very much! The Burketts

March 16, 2013

my deepest sympathy's to Steven's family

stacie (mack)calby

March 16, 2013

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735 South 14th St., Adel, IA 50003

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