Stanley Gullord
November 16, 2012
Stanley Gullord, 90, entered into eternal rest on November 16, 2012, surrounded by his loving family, at the Iowa Veteran’s Home in Marshalltown, IA.
Stanley was born to Theodore and Regina Gullord on March 28, 1922 in Bricelyn, Minnesota. Stan was one of ten children. After he graduated from high school, he entered into the US Army and served as a Sergeant during World War II in Germany, where he was assigned to the 12th Armored Division Hellcats, 92nd Calvary Recon Mechanized Squadron. In 1951, he married Betty J. Willford, his wife of 57 years. They had four children and moved to Des Moines in 1966. He worked for the Rock Island Railroad for 34 years where he began his career as a telegraph operator and retired as a communications supervisor.
Stan enjoyed bowling, golfing and the Cubs. He had a season ticket for the Iowa Cubs for decades. No matter what was going on, he found time to watch or listen to the Cubs games. He was their #1 fan! He joined the Southgate Masonic Lodge in 1974 and held many offices, including Worshipful Master. Stan was very true to his faith and was an active member of the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd congregation where he was the official “Hugger”. He took pleasure in spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Stan always enjoyed making people happy and his smile and sense of humor will be missed by all who knew him.
Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Debra (Thomas) Ostrem; sons, Steven (Susan) Gullord and Gregory (Roxanne) Gullord; his grandchildren, Jaime (Fernando) Mosqueda, Sarah Ostrem, Christina Gullord, Jennifer Ostrem, Brett (Stephanie) Gullord, Matthew Ostrem and Shelley Gullord; two great grandchildren, Jaden and Alexander Mosqueda; two sisters, Gladys and Rosalyn; cousins, nieces, nephews and many wonderful friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty and daughter, Sandi, who were waiting for his arrival in Heaven.
Visitation will be held at the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 3820 SW 9th Street, Des Moines, on Sunday, November 18, 2012 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. A Masonic Service will be held at 4 p.m. during the visitation. His funeral service will also be held at the church on Monday, November 19th at 10 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, the Iowa Veteran’s Home or the Southgate Masonic Lodge.
Online condolences may be sent to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Vicki (Jagerson) Carlson DMACC Class '71
11/26/2012
Deb: So very sorry to hear about your Dad. Wanted you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. May your memories brighten the days ahead.
Charles Norton
11/20/2012
Every time we would visit Des Moines we made time to visit with Stan and Betty after the Rock Island reunion. One trip he was so busy we had to go to the ball game to visit.
When he because our supervisor, he no idea about the radio job. He ask for us to help him learn it. Even under pressure he had his smile.
Have not be back since he has been in the home. My wife and I sure will miss visiting him.
Joyce Friederich
11/20/2012
Very sad to hear about Stan. What a great guy. Always had a Big Smile and hug when he greeted you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Marie McClurg and Granddaughter Eva-Marie
11/19/2012
We are sorry to hear about your loss. Stan was a great man and always put a smile on our faces at lodge. He will be truely missed. Our prayers go out to the family.
Shirley Burgess
11/19/2012
Deb: Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in the days ahead. Your mom and dad were the best. He always took such good care of your mom and us customers as we invaded your house each tax season. I miss those days of sitting in the living room talking with your dad while waiting for my appointment. He always had such great stories to share. They both are missed and I think of them every year as I make my way to a tax appointment. Will hope to see you at the Civic Center in a few weeks.
Jeff Lantz
11/19/2012
Very sorry to hear of Stan's passing. He was always so friendly and so happy to be at the ballpark in Des Moines. He loved going to those games and will be missed by everyone that works there and had the pleasure of sitting around him. Nothing but great memories of a great man!
Brent & Julie Hess
11/18/2012
Our hearts are with you in this time of sorrow. May the peace that comes from the memories of love shared comfort you now and in the days ahead.