"Dear Doris and girls - I was saddened to hear of Wes's passing which I have just heard of now. I know that he and John Mc are farming in heaven now and smiling as they do it. Wes was such a good friend to my dad and your family was so good to us in our old neighborhood. I will never forget your kindness when John had his farm accident. God bless you all. "
In loving memory of
Wesley W. Plath
November 8, 1926 - August 25, 2010
Wesley W. Plath, of Ames, died August 25 at the Evangelical Free Church Home in Boone. Visitation and gathering of family and friends will be Sunday, August 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way. Funeral service will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, August 30 at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames.
Wesley was born November 8, 1926 in Magnolia, IA, the son of Edward and Margaret Ann (Barry) Plath. He graduated from Woodbine High School in 1944. In January of 1945 he was inducted into the US Army and served until Dec. of 1946. On July 25, 1954 he married Doris Markt at Collegiate Presbyterian Church in Ames. He farmed southeast of Ames. Wesley was a member of the Farm Bureau and Collegiate Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed reading and woodworking and his time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Doris; two daughters: Pam Plath of Ames and Paula (Doug)Plath-Tenhaeff of Madrid; and two grandsons Luke and Tyler Tenhaeff of Madrid: nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Joe Plath and a sister, Elaine Plath.
Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com.
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
Tributes
"Paula, Doug and family, I extend my sympathies. I know you will have a time of adjustment ahead - for yourselves and for the boys. I am with you in thought. Praying for your whole family. "
"I have many fond memories of growing up with the Plath family. The bonfires out in the timber, helping out at the farm, vacationing, working with Wes and learning how to do so many things. Wes helped me in renovating my first home and was such a great source of knowledge and skill. Although I haven't been in contact with Wes in the past years, I think of him often with affection. Wes, you will be missed! Plath family, you are in my thoughts and prayers!"
"So many fond memories of time spent with Wes on the farm, working together, building things and learning. Although I havne't had contact him in past years, I think of him and the Plath family often. You're in my thoughts and prayers. "
"John Marshall is extended father and I know I am an extend son"
"Mis Doris Pam Paula Luke Tyler and Doug. I love you and I along with the extended family here in Mississippi join you in sorry. There are no words at times like these,but we can find joy in the love Mr. Wes shared with us all. He is a father to us who have held him so close over the years. The lessons of life and hard work he taught us. The care and compassion he gave us. Mr.Wes's humor and the smile I will carry with me where ever I go. The Character he help me to build within myself and my brothers will always shine. I know God has a specal place for souls like Wes. He has always gave of himself. God's season is always in season. So family lift your heads look to the hills from which cometh your help and know our throughts and prayers are with you. We love you."
"Please know your family is in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you all. "
"To the family of Wesley Plath, Wes was a great landlord for 15 yrs. Thank you for for your kindness & caring. my thoughts & prayers are with your family! "
"Pam, Paula and aunt Doris, Our thoughts and prayer are with you. Wes was a wonderful father, grandfather and uncle. We have such great memories of a kind and loving uncle. I will always remember his smile and laugh. We were blessed to have him around so long after losing our own dad at an early age. Thanks for sharing him with us. God Bless."
"Paula, Pam, Doris and family, I am thinking and praying for you! My hope is that you can feel his presence through his memories as he continues to be with you as an angel."
"Dear Plath family: I pray that you may find comfort in the fact that his was a peaceful transition from this life to the next and that you continue to cherish the memories of time you spent together. I am thankful for the times I got to meet Wes and came to understand him as a gentle and loving man. You are blessed to have had him in your lives ~ may this thought give you strength and carry you through the difficult days that lie ahead. Much love, Liz "
"You are in our thoughts and prayers. May you enjoy eternal peace in God's gentle embrace."
"I never met him, however through his daughter Paula, I came to know Mr Plath as a very special man. My prayer for the family is that you will be comforted by the fond memories of this special man. He is no more in pain!"
"Paula and family, I just wanted you to know that you all are in my prayers at this time. I just read this, this morning: 'the Lord is near to call upon Him.' (Psalm 145:18)"