Nile Hethershaw
October 14, 2012
Nile Raymond Hethershaw, 71, passed away in his sleep at his home in Chino Valley, Arizona. Nile was formerly from Des Moines, Iowa. He was born November 9, 1940, to Raymond Frank Hethershaw and Dorothy Claire Knight. He was a Des Moines policeman for 38 years. He enjoyed fishing, rock hunting, and was a member of the Prescott Rock Club in Arizona.
Nile is survived by his wife, Carol Lee Hethershaw; two children, Ray Hethershaw of Chino Valley, Arizona, and Tammy Hebron (Rick) of Peoria, Illinois; grandchildren, Rachel Fotheringham, Jacqueline Grant, and Brandon Hethershaw; and two sisters, Marlene Breese (Larry) of Rogers, Arkansas, and Barb Anderson (Gary) of Van Horn, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held from 12 to 2 p.m., with a funeral service at 2 p.m., on Friday, October 19, 2012, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines, followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to be distributed to various organizations.
Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Michele and Casey Durnil
11/06/2012
Carol,
We are so saddened by Nile's passing. We just found out today. We would have been at the services had we known. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Terri Staats
10/19/2012
Carol,
My thoughts & prayers are with you and your family during this very sad time.
Mary Belieu
10/19/2012
Carol & Familly, I am so sorry for your loss. Nile was a good friend. I am unable to attend the services today. My thoughts and prayers are with you. May be be with you all.
Blue Knights Iowa III
10/18/2012
There are many great memories of when Nile was riding with us. He served us well as our President in the early days of our club.
Our prayers go out to the entire family.
Heaven One has a new member now.
"Ride With Pride"
Victoria Emmanuel
10/18/2012
Tammy,
I am so sorry to hear about your Dad, you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Take care.
Jamie Engstrom
10/18/2012
Tammy, Mark and I are both very sorry to hear about your father. We are praying for both you and your family. Cherish the memories and know that he is always with you - just in spirit now.
steve springer
10/18/2012
Tammy,
So sorry to hear about the passing of your Dad. We will be thinking and praying for you and your family.
kathy guynn
10/17/2012
I am so sorry Carol about Nile!!!
robbin halterman
10/17/2012
i can remember working at se 14th drive-in for carol and nile during 1 summer
robbin halterman
10/17/2012
so sorry to hear about nile thinkin of u carol ray tammy and family
Deb Gustin-Taylor
10/17/2012
Carol,Tammy and Ray I am so very sorry to learn of Niles passing. I will never forget all the wonderful things we all shared as neighbors and friends for so many many years. Please know your in my heart and in my prayers.
Dr. Rico Bertagnolli Family Dentistry and staff
10/15/2012
Our condolences, Carol and family. Sending prayers and thinking of you during this time. Take care and remember all the good times you and Nile shared over the years.