Dr. Edward L. Miles

Dr. Edward L. Miles

Des Moines - Dr. Edward "Doc" L. Miles, 84, passed away on January 16, 2018, from congestive heart failure.

Ed was born on August 12, 1933 in Des Moines. He was born to Milton and Lillian (Goldenson) Miles. He lived with his wife, Linda, in St. Charles.

Ed was educated at the U of I, Drake University, and College of Osteopathic Medicine, graduating in 1962 as a D.O. Doc enjoyed practicing medicine for 32 years.

Ed proudly served in the Medical Division of the U.S. Army, directly after high school. He then served in the Iowa National Guard as Army Surgeon, followed by the Iowa Air National Guard as State Flight Surgeon. Ed retired from the services as Brigadier General.

Ed is survived by his wife, Linda, and two daughters, Teri Miles; and Robyn (Scott) Cooper; Kyla (Bret) Cox; John (Marina) Findley; and Charlotte Findley. Ed enjoyed his grandchildren, Davis Cooper and Devin Cooper; Amanda Barach and her three children, Makayla, Elijah, and Maya; Nathan (Krista) Cox; Cazsh Poush; Kaitlin Findley; Salvador Findley; Maxine Findley; Steve Vasquez; Nicholas Findley. Ed was preceded in death by his father Milton; mother, Lillian; and brother, Morton Miles.

Ed's family will have a Celebration of Life to honor him in the near future. Call Merle Hay Funeral Home (515) 278-4633.

The family is requesting that in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to Mercy Hospice-Johnston at 5820 Winwood Drive, Johnston, Iowa 50131.