Oliver Malone

Oliver Ollie Malone was born September 11, 1929 in Kenwood, Iowa to Everett and Edna (Kroll) Malone. His marriage to Darlene Foshe took place on October 21, 1950 and to this union they were blessed with three children, Rick, Terry, and Annette. Together they lived and raised their kids in Granger, Iowa. They celebrated over 56 years as husband and wife. He will be greatly missed by his wife, Darlene; two sons, Rick Malone and wife, Julie of West Des Moines; Terry Malone and wife, Lori of Reasnor; a daughter, Annette Howell and husband, Jeff of Earlham; siblings, Bea Malone, Bev Olson, Barb Leisinger, Del Kroll, Larry Malone, and Mike Malone; seven grandchildren, Josh Malone, Lindsay Malone, A.J. Malone, Alex Malone, Kelsey Howell, Katie Howell, and Lanson Howell. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, and his beloved dog, Sparky. Ollie was a veteran of the Korean War and was member of the American Legion. He was always very active in church. He worked for numerous dairies over the years, including Hiland, Flynn, Bordens, and Anderson Erickson, until his retirement in 1985. Ollie was a devoted and loving husband, father, and grandfather. He enjoyed crossword puzzles, puzzles, trains, bird watching and woodworking. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren and extended family at Pioneer Place Apartments. Ollie went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at the Madison County Health Care System in Winterset. He was 77. Visitation: 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Saturday September 8, 2007 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset, Iowa Service: 1:00 p.m., Sunday September 9, 2007 at Ochiltree Funeral Service & Aftercare in Winterset, Iowa Memorial: Memorials may be directed to the family.