Edward Owens
January 14, 2014
Edward “Sandy” Owens, 83, was surrounded by his family when he peacefully went to be with his Lord on January 14, 2014, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. He died from complications of Alzheimer’s.
Ed was a member of Berean Assembly of God in Pleasant Hill. He retired from John Deere in 1987 after 32 years of service. He enjoyed raising and showing horses.
He is survived by his wife, Della; adopted step-great-granddaughter, Kiara; children, Janilla (Sterling), Jennifer (Rick), Joe (Heather), and Joy (his favorite); step-children, Eddy (Joyce), and Brenda (Trish); 9 grandchildren; 6 step-grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; sister, Maxine; and many more family and friends.
Edward was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Beauty; first wife, Shirley; daughter, Julie; son, Jeff; step-daughter, Christy; great-grandson, Aden; and sister, Glendoris.
Funeral Services will be held, 10 a.m., Saturday, January 18, 2014 at Berean Assembly of God Church, 5299 E University Avenue in Pleasant Hill with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Friends may visit with family from 5 to 8 p.m., Friday, January 17th at the church.
The family would like to thank Mercy Hospice in Johnston for their great care and concern for Ed during his stay with him.
Memorial Contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice in Johnston.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Trpy & Jan Jennings and Hazel Young
01/17/2014
Precious Della and family. So sorry for your loss. Please note that we have precious memories of Ed. Praying for all the family.
Mark Challinor
01/17/2014
So sorry to hear of the loss in your family. A star will shine for you. And Joe..... somebody in Vegas loves you
George and Darlene Battin
01/17/2014
We are sorry to learn of Sandy's passing, your family is in our prayers during this time. Please accept our condolences, we were neighbors of your family.
George & Darlene Battin
Judy & Darwin Sonnenburg
01/17/2014
To the Owens Family, We sorry to learn about your dad. Your family is in our prayers.
Judy & Darwin and family
Kay Jones
01/17/2014
Ji, So sorry to hear about your father. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time. If there is anything I can do please let me know.
Kay Jones
Joe & Tonya Battin
01/16/2014
To the Owens Family ,We are sorry to hear about the passing of your dad. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Once again we have lost another good friend from the old neighborhood.
The Battin Family
Debbie Lemke
01/16/2014
Ji, I am so sorry to hear about your dad. Heartfelt sympathies to you and your family. May memories surround you and lift you up.
Keeping you in my prayers.
Debbie Lemke
Gary Patton of Lamoni , Iowa
01/16/2014
I have lots of good memories of Ed as he was my old school mate and a life long friend. My thoughts and prayers are with Ed's family at this time.
Tom & Erma Jordan
01/16/2014
Dear Janilla,so sorry to hear about your dad.Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and all of your family.Our Love to you
Pam Ehm
01/16/2014
Ji, I am so sorry for your loss...My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this hard time. Please let me know if there is anything I can do. Love, Pam
Joyce/Jerry Bryan
01/16/2014
Each one of you are in our thoughts and prayers. Even the (favorite). Always appreciate the humor that carries us through the tough times. Uncle Sandy is in a better place and our deepest sympathy to the entire family.
Cheryl Bateman
01/16/2014
Ji and Family,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers. May God wrap His arms around you and comfort you.
Debbie Gates
01/16/2014
Ji, I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your father. My thoughts & prayers are with you & your family during this time. Please remember he is always with you.
God bless you, Debbie
Debbie Bouzek
01/16/2014
Ji: Deepest Sympathy, my thoughts are prayers are with you and your family.
Phyllis Hoisington
01/16/2014
I Remember Ed speaking to my Dad when he got saved at Norwoodville Open Bible Church so many years ago and enjoyed the family singing
. Praying God's comfort to the entire family.