Gerald "Bill" Alexander
February 15, 2014
Gerald “Bill” Alexander, 89, passed away Saturday, February 15, 2014, at UnityPoint Health Des Moines Methodist.
Bill was born in Des Moines, Iowa, to Frank and Gwendolyn (Jones) Alexander on February 27, 1924. He served in the US Army during World War II. Bill worked for LaVere Braucht Floral Shop for 22 years. He also served as custodian at Hoover High School and Central Campus for 20 years before retiring.
Gerald is survived by his loving wife of 69 years, Laura Mae, half-brother, Mike Alexander, and his nieces and nephews.
Services will be held on Wednesday, February 19, 2014, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Visitation will be from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m., with burial at Resthaven Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Union Park United Methodist Church, 2305 East 12th Street, Des Moines, IA 50316.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jeff & Peggy
02/21/2014
Please accept our sincere condolences for the loss of your loved one. Jesus promises that we will be able to see our loved ones again at John 5:28,29 which talks about the resurrection hope. What a wonderful hope that will be! May this bible thought bring you comfort at this difficult time.
Jeffery Alexander
02/19/2014
My Pop-Pop (Frank Alexander, your brother, my grandfather) always spoke highly of you and told funny stories about "Uncle Willie". Thoughts and prayers with Laura Mae. You and Pop-Pop are together again.
Evelyn Davis
02/18/2014
BILL DELIVERED FLOWERS TO MY MOTHER FOR MANY YEARS. SHE LOVINGLY CALLED HIM "LITTLE BILL" I WOULD SEE HIM AT GENERAL UNITED LIFE WHERE HE WORKED IN THE EVENING. HE WOULD CALL ME "MIL" WHICH WAS MY SISTER. HE WAS A VERY SPECIAL GUY AND IT WAS A PLEASURE TO KNOW HIM,.
Doug Amis
02/18/2014
Our prayers are with Laura Mae, family and friends during this time... but we celebrate that Bill has gone to be with the Lord... Bill was a unique individual who will be missed...
Patty Bloomcamp
02/18/2014
He was my favorite custodian at both Hoover and Central Campus-there, with a smile, to help me out at any time. We loved sharing doggie stories.