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Jack E. Stoner
1923 - 2014
Jack E. Stoner
1923 - 2014
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BORN
1923
DIED
2014
Jack Stoner Obituary
Des Moines
Jack Eugene Stoner, 91, passed away peacefully with his family present on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. In agreement with his wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service celebrating Jack's life will be held at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, October 8, at Iles Westover Chapel in Des Moines, where the family will greet friends for one hour prior to the service. A private committal service will take place at a later date.
Jack was born on April 23, 1923 in Fort Madison, IA. He moved to Des Moines in 1937, where he attended North High School and Drake University playing the clarinet in the band and orchestra. Jack entered the Army Air Corps Reserve and reported for duty on February 19, 1943, and went on to College for Cadet training in Lansing, MI, where he married his true love, Marian on June 19, 1943. Jack went on to Ft. Myers, FL, for six weeks of gunnery school training and eventually left the States for duty in the Pacific, ending up at Okinawa just days after the bombing of Pearl Harbor. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service as a carrier and retired at 57 years old to move to Table Rock Lake in MO, where they lived until 1993.
In 2011, Jack was privileged to take one of the Honor Flights to Washington, DC with other veterans. He was very active in church, served on the board for the Postal Credit Union, played bridge, enjoyed watching the Chicago Cubs, and both Iowa Hawkeyes and Cyclones, and loved watching his kids, grandkids and great-grandkids in their activities.
He is survived and lovingly remembered by his wife of 71 years, Marian; three children, Dennis (Pamela) Stoner, Susan (Jack) Huff, and John (Carla) Stoner; sister, Audrey MacRae; three grandchildren, Jeremy Stoner, Wendy (Kelly) Hansen-Penman, and Brian (Sarah) Huff; and four great-grandchildren, Danica and Audrina Penman, and Carter and Beckley Huff. He is loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
Memorial contributions may be made in Jack's memory to First Christian Church, 2500 University Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311.
Online condolences may be sent to IlesCares.com.
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Nanette
October 8, 2014
Jack was a delight to have around the church office as a volunteer. We all will miss him!
1941 North High Graduation
Claradell Shedd
October 7, 2014
The halls of North High are diminished with Jack's passing. Prayers and thoughts to his family and friends. Jack's 1941 North High class page:
http://www.ndmhs.com/pages/yearclass1941(2001.60).html
Claradell Shedd
Class of June, 1953
October 7, 2014
Marian and the Stoner family.
I am so very sorry for your loss. Through the years we were so lucky to have our good memories of our close friendship, the post office, Omaha, golf and Arkansas. I am honored to have had both you and Jack as close friends with me and my family.
You are in my prayers. I will keep in touch.
Sue Buhrer
October 7, 2014
Sorry to hear about your loss Sue and family! Prayers are sent your way. Love
Jackie Berge Stinson
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Diane (Clay) Williams
October 7, 2014
Dear John - Your dad was an awesome gentleman and will be greatly missed. It was my honor to have known him. Please accept my condolences for your entire family and my wish that you will forever remember the good times.
October 6, 2014
On behalf of the officers of Branch 352, National Association of Letter Carriers, I want to extend our sympathy upon your loss. We offer our condolences to Jack's family and friends. It was an honor to have Mr. Stoner as a member in Branch 352.
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