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Michael LaFary Obituary
Urbandale
Michael D. LaFary, 66, passed away Wednesday, February 4, 2015 at Methodist Hospital in Des Moines. He has selflessly gifted his body to Des Moines University. There will be no services held at this time.
Michael was born February 15, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa to Harold and Betty LaFary. He enjoyed all sports.
Michael is survived by his brothers, Dale (Pat) and Roger (Kris); sister, Lelia; close friend, Teri Ostendorf; and a host of extended family and too many special friends to list. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions in Michael's name may be given to the family.
Condolences may be left at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Michael LaFary
Vicki Morris
January 31, 2023
Memories last forever and so many great memories of you Mike. Hope heaven is treating you kindly.
Vicki Morris
January 31, 2020
I was thinking of Mike the other day after we attended the funeral of Ralph Oltman. What fun we all had playing sports in SEHARC. Miss seeing your happy face and your vibrant personality.
Teri Ostendorf
April 2, 2015
Hi Baby,
Cant believe it's been 2 months already. I miss you so much. It's so quiet without you around. So much has changed, but hopefully it has made me a stronger and better person. Love you! Teri
Vicki and Merlin Morris
February 17, 2015
What a shock to hear of Mikes death. What a wonderful person, met him through softball and volleyball with the state of Iowa and he never failed to speak and joke as we met passing by on the capitol complex. RIP Mike I will miss you buddy.
Dean Tanner
February 6, 2015
Hoops, we miss you already my friend. Godspeed
Keith Wuttke
February 6, 2015
Mike was a GREAT friend and was a special person to ALL that knew him! I will always remember the great times we had and all the sports we played together. Rest in Peace my friend! You will be missed!
Michelle Thiering Cook
February 6, 2015
"Hoops" would always bring a smile to my face...even if I hadn't seen him in a long time! He will definitely be missed.
Paul Negley
February 6, 2015
Hoops and I shared many a laugh both on and off the volleyball and basketball courts. I most appreciated his sense of humor and knowledge of all things "trivial". If you never had the chance to spend a day with Mike sailing the Caribbean making wisecracks about life in general, you missed out. RIP Hoops from your old doubles VB partner "Spud"
Joni and Gary Marske
February 6, 2015
Sending a prayer that your warmest memories will help to ease your grief and bring you comfort. "Hoops" was one of the best! Always brought a smile to your face. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him. RIP Hoops.
Victoria Douglas
February 6, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Kurt Sundberg
February 6, 2015
My deepest sympathy to Mike's Family in this time of your sadness. Mike was a great guy to work with!
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