Richard "Dick" Williams
October 02, 2012
Richard “Dick” Williams, 83, passed away October 2, 2012, at Park Ridge Manor Nursing Home in Pleasant Hill, with his family by his side. He was born December 31, 1928, in Des Moines, to Richard and Mildred Williams. He worked at Meredith Corporation in his younger years, and later decided to go into farming. He married Georgia A. Dykstra on April 4, 1947, and they moved to the farm in 1950.
Dick enjoyed restoring antique tractors and steam engines, square dancing with Georgia, and served on the school board. He also was a member of Central Hawkeye Gas Engine & Tractor Association, Inc., for many years.
Those left to cherish his memory are his wife of 65 years, Georgia; sister, Pat Kleywegt of Altoona, IA; brother, Jim Williams of Colorado; daughters, Cynde (Bob) Pool of Runnells, IA, and Val (Mick) Derr of Maitland, MO; grandchildren, Teri Butler of Conrad, IA, Carol (Jamison) Graves of Runnells, IA, and Michael and Derek Derr of Maitland, MO; and great-grandchildren, Jayden and Jordan Graves, and Tanner and Bodie Butler.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, October 6, 2012, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines, followed by burial at Powers-Warren Cemetery. Family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday, at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Iowa State Fair Foundation, or to the Treasurer of the Central Hawkeye Gas Engine & Tractor Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Linda Francisco
10/10/2012
I was so sorry to hear of Dick's passing. What a wonderful man he was. Always so kind and helpful to Steve. I loved his humor. My sympathy to all.
Pat Kleywegt
10/08/2012
Jorja,Cynde & Val - Thank you for all the days of love and care you gave my big brother in his hours of need. He was the love of my life and always there when I, or one of my boys, needed him. May he rest in peace
Mary Lou Myers
10/07/2012
Georgia, my sincere sympathy to you and your family. I have many memories of Dick and Lawrence having lively discussions at Hawkeye Antique Acres. So many memories.
Madeline Butzer
10/05/2012
Val, my sincere sympathy on the death of your father!! As you know I am somewhat aware of what you are feeling at this time. My sympathy goes to all of your family.
Mary & Jim Hodges
10/05/2012
Georgia, Cynde an Val - We are so sorry to hear of your loss. I always thought Dick was such a sweet man. Sorry we can't be there. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Mary and Jim
Kathy Jones
10/05/2012
Georgia, Cynde and Val - You are all in my thoughts. I wish I could have visited on Sunday with my mom and sisters. Mom has shared so many great childhood memories of growing up with Dick and their other cousins. They had so much fun. May all your happy memories bring you comfort. Kathy
Judy Winkelpleck
10/04/2012
Cynde and family,
May the warmth of memories bring you peace and comfort. May smiles shine through your tears.
Blessings.
Judy
Ron Sampson
10/04/2012
Val--So sorry to hear of your loss.Your folks were very special people. My best to your mom and your families.
Ron
Bill, Jodi, Kenzie & Kolten Johnson
10/04/2012
Know that our prayers are with you all. Dick was an amazing man and so honored to have known him. May all the memories you have be close to your heart at this time and that they give you comfort. We love you ALL so very much.