IN LOVING MEMORY/ ALAN PATRICK LAVERTY

Alan Patrick Laverty, 71, passed away in the comfort of his home in Laurel, Iowa on Thursday, August 18, 2016. A graveside memorial service will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2016 at Graceland Cemetery with Military Honors provided by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #839 and American Legion Posts in the area. Memorials may be made to the family to be used later date. For condolences, please feel free to contact www. Mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.

Alan Laverty was born on August 4, 1945 to Paul and Mary (Spence) Laverty in Marshalltown, Iowa. He was raised in Laurel, Iowa and attended Marshalltown Community College. After his college experience, Alan enlisted in the United States Army and honorably served his country during the Vietnam War, stationed in Phu Bai. After his time spent in the service, Alan settled in Laurel to pursue a life of farming. he married Judy Bloom, also of Laurel and had two children.

      Alan was an outdoor man who enjoyed gardening and fishing. He also enjoyed writing poetry, learning about history, and listening to Bob Dylan and country music. He was also an avid Hawkeyes  fan. 

       Left to cherish Alan's memory are son Patrick (Abbe) Laverty of Phoenix., Arizona and daughter Margaret (Ryan) Laverty of Toledo, Iowa, two granddaughters, Kaylie Lynds and McKenna Rose, and sister Linda Latham.

Alan is preceeded in death by his parents,Paul and Mary Laverty.

Officiant--Pastor Scott Lothe of the Laurel United Methodist Church