Leon "Stoney" C. Stone

Leon C. Stone, “Stoney”, 83, passed away on Monday, September 7, 2020. A memorial mass will take place on Saturday, April 24, 2021 at 10:30 AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines. Burial will follow at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines, with a reception at McLaren's Chapel following the burial. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Stoney was born in Denmark Township, MN at home to Charles Walter Stone and Rosella Margaret (Behrends) Johnson. He loved to fish and hunt with his three sons and enjoyed watching football and NASCAR. Stoney especially looked forward going to the Packer’s games with his good friend, Pat. He went out of his way for others and was very handy. He could fix anything. Stoney liked tending to his garden and watching the birds and deer in his backyard. Stoney loved his kids and grandkids and was very devoted to his wife. Stoney worked at Reppert’s Rigging and Hauling for 31 years and after his retirement, worked for Bob Brown transporting cars.

Stoney is survived by his wife, Janet of West Des Moines; three sons, James L. Stone of Chariton, IA, Thomas L. Stone of Derby, IA, Jere A. Stone of Des Moines, IA; stepchildren, Kathleen J. Carr of West Des Moines, IA, Michael W. Carr of Johnston, IA, Madonna C. Bloom of Ankeny, IA, Kimberly M. Hofbauer of West Des Moines, IA, and Valerie R. (Todd) Upham of San Diego, CA; sister, Frances (Stephen) Beying of Hastings, MN; 14 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; 2 nieces; and 2 nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.