Walter Lee Clement

Walter Lee Clement, 62, of Colfax, passed away Friday, Jan. 24, 2020, at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A funeral service will begin at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30 at the First Baptist Church in Colfax. The family will greet friends following the service at a luncheon at the church. Memorials may be directed to the family and condolences may be left at coburnfuneralhomes.com.

The son of James H. Clement and Barbara (Wade) Ross, Walter was born May 27, 1957, in Newton. He graduated from Colfax High School in 1975. Walter attended the First Baptist Church in Colfax. He enjoyed watching the eagles, hunting, fishing and kayaking.

Those left to honor his memory include his son, Brandon (Lara) Clement; two granddaughters, Kara and Natalie; mother, Barbara (Larry) Ross; his stepmother, Janet Clement; two sisters, Sheila (John) McCall and Denice Ward; and several nieces and nephews. Preceding Walter in death was his father, Jim; and an infant brother, Floyd Thomas.