Cecil Law Calvert
December 27, 2014
Cecil L. Calvert, 83, passed away peacefully Saturday, December 27, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Des Moines. He was born on May 12, 1931 in Tracy, Iowa to John and Essa (Law) Calvert.
Cecil served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War and was an all around handyman.
He is survived by his children, John, Renee and Cecil and their families; step-children, JoDee (Russ) Cross and Victor Nelson, Jr. and their families; several grandchildren including Becky (Zac) Oler and KayDee Cross; great-grandson, John Oler; sisters, Nadine Hogate, Margaret Pierce and Dorothy Shoup; and many relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his loving wife, DeAnna; and brothers, Harry, George and Jim.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Staff of the VA Behavioral Recovery Unit for their loving care of Cecil.
A memorial service will be held at 3 PM on Sunday, January 4, 2015 at Walnut Creek Church SOUTH, 1101 E. Army Post Road, Des Moines with visitation 1 hour prior to services.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jackie Lloyd
01/02/2015
My deepest sympathy. Cecil was a delightful person. I so enjoyed working with him. He always brought me smiles.
Linda Jones
01/02/2015
So many good times with Cec and De, Loving thoughts of them and sending hugs to you.
Randy & Kathy Cunningham
01/01/2015
So sorry for your loss.
Mike and Lisa Boyles and family
12/31/2014
We want to express our deepest sympathy at this time of your loss. You are all in our thoughts and prayers, love you all so much! (friends of the Cross and Oler family)
Ron & Lorrie Munsinger
12/31/2014
Will never forget all the good times we had with Cecil & Deanna; including the great food he used to cook. C & D were responsible for introducing us to Southern Gospel Music - we had great times listening to Gaither Homecoming programs. May you all find peace in the arms of our Savior..
Erin Makundi
12/31/2014
I am very sorry for your loss. I feel blessed for the short time that I knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.