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Arthur Linsley Obituary
Indianola
Arthur G. Linsley, age 86, of rural Indianola was born June 6, 1926 on a farm near Perry, Iowa to Harry and Marie Linsley and passed away October 1, 2012 at the Westview Care Center in Indianola. He graduated from Truro High School in 1945, was married to Marjorie Blackford in 1949 and served with the US Army in Korea from 1952 to 1954. Following his service to his Country they moved to Berwick, Iowa before moving near Indianola in 1962 to a farm. Arthur worked 34 years for and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber. He was a member of American Legion Post # 165. A brother Harry Keith Linsley and sister Betty Wall preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife Marjorie at home; daughter Pamela (Linsley) Beck of West Des Moines and her two children, Heather (Matt) Harrison and their son Miles Harrison and Shawn Beck of Des Moines; son, Kevin (Alicia) Linsley, their children, Gracie, Greta and Harry of Jefferson City, Tennessee; brother Rex Linsley of Greenfield, Indiana and sister, Bonnie Allen of Osceola, Iowa. Arthur loved farming, his grandchildren and being outdoors. Memorial funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday, October 4, 2012 at the Peterson Funeral Home in Indianola. On line condolences may be made to www.petersonfunerals.com.
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Alicia Linsley
October 28, 2012
Art was the only grandpa my kids knew. We have such sweet memories of him and are thankful for the time we had with him. He will live on in those memories and in our hearts. We miss you.
Harry Linsley
October 6, 2012
He was such a jokester and I loved seeing him smile.
Greta Linsley
October 6, 2012
my dear grandfather, you will be missed dearly! But what joy it is to know that you are no longer in pain and are walking the streets of Heaven with our heavenly father.I love you sooo much and will never forget you!"may your unfailing love be my comfort;according to your promise to your servant." Psalm 119:76. i love you sweet grandpa!
Heather Harrison
October 3, 2012
I was blessed to have you in my life for 31 years and take away so many memories - talking walks on the farm, cruising around in the blue pick-up, teaching me to write letters and numbers, camping trips at Red Rock, watching you sip coffee in your overalls and flannel shirts and all your funny sayings and nicknames. You and grandma's unconditional love helped shape the person I am - you both taught me so much about life, love and what it means to be a good person. I love you and will remember you always.
October 3, 2012
Pam, I am so sorry about the loss of your dad. Know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this extremely difficult time in your life. Lean on your family for love and support.
Love you Pam!
Karen and Larry Goodrich
Terri
October 2, 2012
Nobody better than a daddy who always loves, you has pet names for you, and who always sees you as his little girl.
He was blessed to have a daughter such as you Pam. He will be ready when he sees you again with his wings and smile to greet you.
Pam Beck
October 2, 2012
I love you Dad. You are in a better place where there is no pain or suffering. I will miss being called "Scooter" or "Scoot". You will never be forgotten and will be in my heart always. Rest in peace Dad, Your daughter Scooter.
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