William "Billy" Polson, Jr.
August 15, 2012
William Polson, 75, of Indianola, was born September 8, 1936, in Des Moines. He went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on August 15, 2012, at Mercy Medical Center.
He was preceded in death by his father, William Polson, Sr.; mother, Florence Polson; brothers, Charles, Harvey, Maynard, Ronald, Wayne, and Kenneth; sisters, Maxine, Marilyn, and Donna; and his granddaughter, Monica Stout. William is survived by his wife, Karen; children, William, III, Edward, Robert, Rodney, Randy, Dewayne, and Terri Jo; brothers, Jerry, Danny, David, Jimmy, Paul, and Dennis; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; his precious dog, Foxy; and many other extended relatives and friends.
William served in the U.S. Navy and was on the aircraft carrier the USS Wasp. He started out working with his father in the grocery business, then the auctioneer business. William was an auctioneer for over 30 years. He was a member of Local 106 Carpenters Union, and served on the Des Moines City Council. William was also a real estate broker and a pilot. He loved helping people. William was a born-again Christian; he loved to serve the Lord and took great pride in the maintenance of the churches he attended. William will be missed by many and will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Monday, August 20, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Bethany Moriarty
08/27/2012
Grandpa, it was been 2 weeks today since your accident. It still feels like it was yesterday, life does not stand still for anybody or for any reason. I still wish I could have had just one more day with you...to talk, cause you always made me laugh. The conversation we had about the 3D TV and why Ed Wilson wasn't in 3D will be a conversation that I will always remember! I love you and remember that I got my good looks from you!! Until we see each other again, Be Good and dont be causing tooo much trouble up there. Love you, your Granddaughter
Danyl
08/23/2012
I am very sorry for your loss. I had the privilege to be one of Billy's nurses in the emergency department at Mercy. It is obvious he was loved by so many people. He will not only be remembered by those who have spent many years with him, but also by those (such as myself) who had spent only a few hours with him. Many thoughts and prayers to your family from the Mercy family!
Twyla McDonough
08/20/2012
Karen and Family,
i was saddened to hear of your Loss and i know Bill will be greatly missed.
Your all in my thoughts and prayers
God Bless and Keep you
Twyla McDonough
Randy DeBROUSE
08/20/2012
Dad these last few days have been the hardest days of my life along with Monica. I miss you both so much. there are thousands of minnows swimming around the dock. And everywhere I turn there are memories of you. DeWayne ,Rodney,Eddie,Put the tractor away. Its been very hard on mom,she loves you very much.FOXY is still waiting for you to come home. David & Mary have been a God send, Bill, Brad,Rico,Joe,Jimmy,Beth,Eva, ,Dee, Jackie and many others have been with us and helping mom. we all got the yard and lake lookin good. I know you are already in heaven. but tommorrow is the funeral and I need to get another letter ready for pastor Brown and sister Paula they are very special people God bless them. I will talk to you on the dock tommorrow dad.
WE ALL LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU SO BAD. your son Randy. P/S I tried my best to get you a discount. Bye DAD
Roberta K Polson
08/19/2012
May god watch over u RIP Billy
Pamela (Moriarty) Bennett
08/19/2012
I am so sorry for your loss.
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Len n Jane Mauk
08/19/2012
I have a lot of memories of Bill's auctioneer days on SE 14th and hunting in Wisconsin with him, and the wonderful time serving Christ together. Karen you and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Wish we could be there at this time, but we know we will see Bill again.
Len and Jane Mauk
Misty Rhodes
08/18/2012
Words cannot express how saddened my family is over the loss of a wonderful person. Bill was a great friend to everyone and we have lost a great person. My comfort is in knowing someday I will see him again, and that he is happy in Heaven! God Speed Bill, see you on the other side.
KIM (YOUNG) MCNAMAR
08/18/2012
Dearest Karen & Family ~ I am very sorry for your loss. My deepest sympathy. However, I do rejoice with you in the hope that Christ gives to those who believe in Him - eternal life. Of the times I was around Bill he always made me laugh (and was a tad bit ornery!). I remember him being a very determined and successful man. His smile will be missed! May his legacy live on through his family. Abundant Blessings in Christ ~ Kim
Michelle Lizarraga-King (Harvey)
08/18/2012
Its been awhile Uncle Bill...wish I could have seen you before you went but I know I will when the time comes. You'll be very missed by so many. Love you.
Eva Moriarty
08/17/2012
Grandpa Bill you were the best father-in-law ever ! We had some good times camping at Red Rock ,and all the auctions I helped at. Love you much Eva
John Harvey
08/17/2012
Uncle Bill gave me my first job. We built 15 houses together when I was young. Just him and I. It was a great summer. And I will never forget him racing the stock cars. The memories of him and the times we spent together will always be with me.
JoEll Bell
08/16/2012
I remember meeting Bill and Karen last summer when Ed and I came to visit. The four of us spent more time laughing during those few days than anything else! I learned quickly that you couldn't be in the same room with Bill Polson for very long without laughing...hard!!! One night we were on our way to David and Mary's for dinner. We made a quick stop for a bag of ice. As Bill and Ed were walking into the store, Karen told Bill to get the biggest bag he could find. To which Bill replied, "What if I can't carry her?" :-D Although I only knew Bill for a short time, it didn't take long to figure out he was something special. I'm truly going to miss his sweet spirit. Rest in peace my new friend.