Lanny Rae Desmond

Lanny Rae Desmond passed away May 5, 2012 after battling many illnesses.

He was born to Joseph and Ramona Desmond on April 6, 1949. After they divorced, Joseph married Dora VanDenberg and together they raised Lanny and his three brothers.

Lanny served two years in Vietnam in the army and was married and divorced four times. Lanny was a professional cook for many years as he completed his Master's Degree in Education and became a school teacher at Ben Lomond High School for 23 years. This career brought him much joy and satisfaction as he was able to help many students. This was his proudest achievement in life. Lanny loved all sports and was very athletic as a youth. He was an avid cyclist and fisherman. He was passionate about music. Lanny touched the lives of many, including becoming a surrogate father to Ali Lightfoot, a role he deeply enjoyed.

Preceded in death by Joseph and Dora, Ramona and brothers, Tom and Mike. Survived by brother, Von Desmond to whom he was very close.

Services will be Saturday May 12, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Valley View Funeral Home, 4335 W. 4100 S. Visitation will be one hour prior. Inurnment: Valley View Memorial Park. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.valleyviewfuneral.com