Douglas Ince
July 06, 2014
Douglas H. Ince, 84, passed away Sunday, July 6, 2014 at his home.
Doug was born December 20, 1929 in Chicago, Illinois, son of Frank and Katherine Ince. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps. Doug retired from Stone Container in 1995, where he had been a machine operator for over 25 years. He enjoyed making wood crafts.
Doug is survived by his wife of 64 years, Thelma; daughters, Janice Ince, Kim Shaneybrook, Lisa (Robert Vranesh) Bonnell and Mindy (Patrick) McClard; sisters, Dorothy Hildreth, Betty Kline and Annalou Vyvial; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Patty Lynch; and sister, Barbara Huff.
Visitation will begin at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 10, 2014 followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Pkwy in West Des Moines. Douglas will be laid to rest with military honors at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Eleanor Bauer
07/11/2014
Thelma, I am so sorry to learn of the loss or your husband of 64 years. You had many years to cherish memories that will carry you through your time of grieving. I hope sometime you can join the Class of '48 for our monthly luncheons and join many of us that have lost our mates. My sincerest condolences to you and your family
Jason, Tammy & Emily Ruby
07/11/2014
We were blessed to have met Doug when he visited Denver, IA. What a nice man with a kind heart and quick wit. Thelma we pray the happy memories will get you through this difficult time. Love, the Ruby's
Nancy & Frank Maher
07/08/2014
My memories of Uncle Doug are happy ones, funny ones, caring ones. He had a big heart.. I know that is a sad contrast to what all of you are going through, and our heart goes out to all of you. We hope all your beloved memories will help to soften these past gloomy days and bring you smiles along with the tears. He was so loved and was such a loving man. He will be missed by so many.
Our heart goes out to you all.
Love, Nancy & Frank