Victor "Bob" Dow, Jr.

Victor R. “Bob” Dow, Jr., of Des Moines, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Lutheran Hospital. Bob was born on June 4, 1947, in Des Moines to Arlene and Victor Dow, Sr.

Bob was a graduate of Lincoln High School, University of Iowa, and Drake University. He was a man who wore many hats, holding several positions in the Des Moines area, including: a basketball coach, Polk County Conservation, a teacher for Callahan Middle School, Perfection Form Co., and delivery driver and owner/operator of Db Productions for twenty years. His most recent accomplishment was becoming a published author of Animal Campaign “How We Beat The Beltway.”

Those left behind to celebrate Bob’s life are the mother of his children, Carmen Dow; siblings, Tim (Penny) and Nancie (Tom); children, Chris and Brian Dow; and grandson, Alex.

Family will greet friends from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., on Friday, June 14, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A memorial service will begin at the funeral home at 12 noon.

In honor of Bob the family requests you come dressed in Cubs, Hawks, Bears, or Lincoln High School attire, and prepared to share a famous “Bob story.” We will not be discussing Elvis, the Tea Party, or the Yankees the day of his service.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Bob.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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