Fred Whitmore, Jr.
November 19, 2012
Fred Hamilton Whitmore Jr., 85, died Monday, November 19, 2012 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home 5400 SW 9th with burial following at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, November 23 at the funeral home.
Fred was born August 4, 1927 in Exira, IA to Fred Hamilton Sr. and Elsie Mae Whitmore. He was a US Army veteran. He retired in 1991 from Sysco Foods as a food broker. Fred enjoyed working outside in his yard, doing crossword puzzles and playing solitare. He loved his Lord and communicated with Him daily through prayer and reading his Bible.
Fred is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lucretia “Lou”; children, Randall Dean (Tammy), Bradley Mark (Carol), Phillip James (Sheri), Kent Hamilton (Vonnie); Jane Elizabeth (Claude) Rickerd; 12 grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; sister, Joan Poulson and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Grace Baptist Church.
Online condolences may be sent to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
vicki bertagnolli
11/23/2012
Lou, I am so sorry for your loss. I know you just lost your best friend. Hope he says hello to my parents...tske care and know you and your family are in my prayers.
Allan Demorest
11/23/2012
Brad and Carol: I was sorry to hear of the death of Brad's father at the Post meeting Tuesday. I hope the memories of him comfort you in your loss.
Hailey (Whitmore) Aldous
11/21/2012
Grandma,
I want you to know we love you. I am praying for a peace that surpasses all understanding.
You and Grandpa give Jesse and I so much hope. It's a beautiful thing to have been married for 65 years. I hope that Jesse and I can follow in your footsteps.
Hugs and kisses from Idaho. We are with you in thoughts and prayers.
Joe & Peggy Kriegel
11/21/2012
So sad to hear of Fred's passing. We enjoyed seeing Fred & Lou at Grace Baptist Church every Sunday when we attended. Such a sweet, sweet soul.