Darleen Templeton

Darleen Louise Templeton, the daughter of Herrold and Blanche (Massengale) Lasley, was born October 16, 1927, in Red Oak, Iowa. Darleen entered eternal rest Wednesday, March 13, 2019, at her daughter’s home at the age of 91 years.
Darleen graduated from Red Oak High School, Red Oak, Iowa, with the class of 1945. Darleen was united in marriage to Donald Templeton on October 20, 1945 at her parent’s home in Red Oak, Iowa. Three children were born to bless this union: Larry, Michael and Janice.
Donald and Darleen moved to Stanton, Iowa after they were married. Due to the start of construction on Viking Lake they moved to a farm north of Corning in 1953. Darleen was a farmwife working alongside Donald and was active in every aspect of the farm operation. They raised cattle, hogs, chickens, corn, soybeans, and hay. Darleen also raised huge gardens and had lots of flowers. Darlene continued operating the farm after Donald’s passing.
Darleen enjoyed cooking, canning and going to garage sales. Most important to Darlene, though, was her family and time spent with them. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Left to cherish Darleen’s memory are her children: Michael “Mick” (Esther King) Templeton of Corning, Iowa and Janice “Suz” Heimke of Corning, Iowa; daughter-in-law: Donna Templeton of Atlantic, Iowa; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; sister: Joyce Black of Anaheim, California; brothers: Dar (Ruth) Lasley of Central Point, Oregon, Jack (Kay) Lasley of Red Oak, Iowa and Danny Lasley of Emmerson, Iowa, along with many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
Preceding Darleen in death were her parents; husband Donald in 1984; son, Larry in 1993; son-in-law: Greg Heimke; daughter-in-law: Peggy Templeton: two sisters; seven brothers.