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Orval LaVerne Hakes

Birth	:	8 Jan 1922 Indianola, Warren County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	24 Apr 2012 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Norwalk Cemetery, Norwalk, Warren County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4758850, -93.6724270
Description	:	son of Forrest D. and Harriett (Walker) Hakes World War 2 veteran - thank you Orval LaVerne Hakes of Urbandale, Iowa went home to be with his Lord on April 24, 2012 at the Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. Orval, son of Forrest D. and Harriett (Walker) Hakes was born on January 8, 1922 in Indianola, Iowa. He grew up around the Norwalk/Martensdale, Iowa area and graduated from Martensdale High School. He was a member of the Willow Creek Baptist Church. Orval served his country proudly in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II from 1943 to 1945 obtaining... Read More	son of Forrest D. and Harriett (Walker) Hakes World War 2 veteran - thank you Orval LaVerne Hakes of Urbandale, Iowa went home to be with his Lord on April 24, 2012 at the Bright Kavanagh House in Des Moines, Iowa. Orval, son of Forrest D. and Harriett (Walker) Hakes was born on January 8, 1922 in Indianola, Iowa. He grew up around the Norwalk/Martensdale, Iowa area and graduated from Martensdale High School. He was a member of the Willow Creek Baptist Church. Orval served his country proudly in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II from 1943 to 1945 obtaining the rank of Corporal. Upon receiving his honorable discharge on December 8, 1945, he returned to Martensdale to farm in partnership with his father. On February 14, 1942 he married his childhood sweetheart and best friend, Leora "Arlene" Wright. He and Arlene could be found through the years playing duplicate and tournament bridge. Both achieved "Life Master" status. After farming, Orval worked for Doherty Construction in Des Moines, Heningson Steel in Atlantic and Payless Cashway as manager of new construction. While residing in Algona, Iowa from 1957 to 1964, Orval owned and operated Crawford-Hakes Insurance. Orval returned to the family farm in 1965 after losing his father. He was a master cabinet maker and built all of the cabinetry in the family farm home. Once retired, Orval and Arlene moved to Urbandale, Iowa to be closer to the Bridge House. Arlene died August 5, 2009. Orval continued to play bridge with his partner Bob, as well as Terry, Dennis and other bridge friends. Orval loved to engage his family and friends in spirited conversation on many topics related to current affairs, business, sports and politics. Orval was preceded in death by his wife of 67 years, his father and mother and his sister Opal Jean Smith. He will be lovingly missed by his three children, Sandy Christian and her husband Jerry of Story City, Becky Parker and her husband John of Adel and Denny Hakes and his wife Tonya of Muscatine. He leaves behind nine grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, first cousin and friend, Wilma Dunn, and many cousins, nieces and nephews. Visitation will be held at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola, Iowa on Monday, April 30, 2012 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. with the funeral beginning at 11:00 am. Interment with Military Honors will be held following the service at Norwalk Cemetery, Norwalk, Iowa.

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Where is Orval LaVerne Hakes's memorial?
Orval LaVerne Hakes's memorial is located at: Norwalk Cemetery, Norwalk, Warren County, USA.
When did Orval LaVerne Hakes death?
Orval LaVerne Hakes death on 24 Apr 2012 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Orval LaVerne Hakes's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4758850
Longitude: -93.6724270

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Leora Arlene Wright Hakes

(1922 - 2009)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Norwalk Cemetery
Norwalk, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4758850, -93.6724270

2. Webb Cemetery
Norwalk, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4385986, -93.6682968

3. Sunset Memorial Gardens
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5159988, -93.6429977

4. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery
Linn Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5011950, -93.7309600

5. Linn Grove Cemetery
Prole, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4267006, -93.7069016

6. North River Cemetery
Greenfield Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4475920, -93.6071730

7. Ezan Cemetery
Prole, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4179900, -93.7185740

8. Saint John's Cemetery
Linn Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4947750, -93.7599860

9. Fort Des Moines Post Cemetery (Defunct)
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5259850, -93.6070350

10. Oak Grove Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5485992, -93.6580963

11. Scotch Ridge Cemetery
Allen Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4736400, -93.5575980

12. Elm Grove Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5253348, -93.5768008

13. Maffitt Cemetery
Bloomfield Township, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5128200, -93.7855680

14. Jordan Family Cemetery
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5615200, -93.7347200

15. Oak Hill Cemetery
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5614500, -93.7356910

16. Jordan Cemetery
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5588989, -93.7450027

17. Saint Patrick's Cemetery
Lee Township, Madison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4259987, -93.7919998

18. Benjamin F Jesse Pioneer Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5776360, -93.6931440

19. Calvary Cemetery
Jefferson Township, Warren County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3953018, -93.7707977

20. Plymouth Congregational Church Memorial Garden
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5860000, -93.6729500

21. West Des Moines Christian Church Memory Garden
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5613180, -93.7660090

22. Resthaven Cemetery
West Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5806007, -93.7300034

23. Woodland Cemetery
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5889015, -93.6464005

24. Cathedral Church of Saint Paul Columbarium
Des Moines, Polk County, USA
Coordinate: 41.5878500, -93.6291500