Marion Ethington
February 04, 2013
Marion H. Ethington, passed away on Monday, February 4, 2013, at Methodist Hospital.
Marion was born June 12, 1934, in Diagonal, Iowa, to Boyd and Annabelle Ethington. He graduated from Kellerton High School in 1953. He then served in the Army and was stationed in Germany during the Korean War. He returned to Des Moines, Iowa, where he worked at Ruan Transport for 43 years. Marion was a proud member of the Masons for over 50 years.
Marion is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Carolyn; his children, Boyd (Belinda) and Becky; four grandchildren, Heather Osborn (Jeff), Holly Winkelman (Jayson), and Alivia and Alexia Schuring; and four great-grandchildren, Jade and Josie Osborn and Rylee and Jaxson Winkelman. He is also survived by his siblings, Carol (Lloyd) Reed and Jim (Olivia) Ethington; brother-in-law, Duane (Jean) Davenport ;and many nieces and nephews.
Marion was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Patricia Fox and brother, Jack Ethington.
Per Marion’s wishes, a funeral will not be held. He will be remembered as a wonderful husband, father, grandpa, great-grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Health Hospice Home Care, 11333 Aurora Avenue, Urbandale, Iowa, 50322.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Brett Sexton
02/14/2013
Caroly, Boyd, and Becky; I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I am a motorcycle owner and thinking of Marion (and Boyd) was how I got my start; I guess that's part of his legacy!!!
Marge Sexton-Randels
02/10/2013
Carolyn, so sorry to hear of Marion's death. Have memories of hours spent with both of you and watching our sons wrestle. Give my regards to Boyd and Becky and family too. Will keep you all in my prayers.
Jennifer Coffman
02/10/2013
Carolyn and family My thoughts and
prayers are with all you. May God be with you in this time of sorrow.
Jennifer Coffman
Vercel, Steph and Terran Barnes
02/10/2013
We are so sad to hear the news of Marion's passing. You both have been wonderful friends and neighbors to us. Infact, we have told people that you are our adopted grandparents. Our thoughts and prayers are with with you. Please know we are here for you if you need anything. We will be over to visit quite soon. Love you!
Lee Holtmyer
02/10/2013
So sorry to read about Marion. You have our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. I always enjoyed talking with Marion while taking care of the ponies feet. I will miss making regular calls to him. Look forward to visiting with you from time to time. Lee and Martha Holtmyer
rhonda padgitt
02/06/2013
Carolyn, Boyd, Becky, Heather, Holly and other family members,
So sad to hear the news...I have many fond memories of talking with Marion over the years...He will be missed...Love and prayers to all of you!
Jerry & Shirley Wheatly
02/05/2013
Carolyn and Family we are so sorry for your loss. May God be your source of Peace during this
time.
Love and Prayers
Jerry & Shirley Wheatly