Maurice McNeley
March 15, 2014
Maurice R. “Bud” McNeley, 89, passed away Saturday, March 15, 2014 at Taylor House Hospice.
Bud was born December 8, 1924 in Des Moines, Iowa to Jack and Leona (Davison) McNeley. He proudly served his country in the US Army Air Corps during WWII. He was employed at Firestone for over thirty years and retired in 1985.
Bud is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Garneta; daughters, Judy (Dennis) Eldridge, Nona McNeley, and Joy (Tom) Ritchie; step-children, Steve Cox, Randy Cox, and Kathleen (Bob) Milroy; sisters, Sue Rugg, Betty Cracraft, Joyce Huff and Sharon Stephens; eleven grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his son, Steven McNeley.
Services will be held on Saturday, March 22, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Visitation will be from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. with funeral services at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Gideons International.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Steve and Lorraine Hansen
03/22/2014
We are so sorry for your loss. We are praying for you. May the Lord give you peace and strength.
Scott Shehan
03/21/2014
My thoughts are with your family. Although I did not know Bud all that much, I know Garneta and Bud were always there for my mom.
Louise Stromberg
03/21/2014
Remembering you in prayer .
Psalms 147:3 God say's that He will heal your heartache and bind up your wounds.
Love in Christ
Robin Oliver
03/21/2014
I will always remember all the times going over to grandmas (your moms) to mow the lawn and the things you taught me about mowers and mowing...
P.S. I'm still mowing just my own but think about the things you showed and taught me about mowing .
Thank you..
Ron & Gloria Quick
03/20/2014
A good man and a good friend. The kind of friend everyone should have! We are so glad to have known you Bud.
garneta (sugar)
03/19/2014
You will always be my sweetheart
Kathleen Milroy
03/18/2014
Thanks for the example you set; that love has no boundaries. I needed a Dad, and you didn't hesitate to fill that roll. I might add--you were the best Grandpa ever to my kids! Can't wait to see you again in Glory.
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The Szymanski Family and Judy Patterson
03/18/2014
We are blessed to have known Bud and are thankful for the memories we have. His cheerful personality will be missed and remembered. We will see you in heaven our friend!
The Lunch Ladies
03/17/2014
You will always be a part of our "emergency meetings of the town council".
Noah Symanski
03/17/2014
Bud was a good man. He taught me so much as I worked with him. Mostly about cars and yard work. He will always be remembered in my heart. I will miss him.
Kevin Myers Shipley
03/16/2014
The world has lost a good and caring man.