John Earl Gillson
December 28, 2014
John E. Gillson, 83, passed away December 28, 2014, at Regency Care Center in Norwalk, Iowa. He was born March 5, 1931 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Clyde and Violet Gillson.
John was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. He retired from EMCO and was later a self-employed vendor until his final retirement. He enjoyed playing the guitar, singing, fishing, and tinkering.
John is survived by his wife, Anna; children, John Gillson II; Mildred Gillson, and Raylene (Vern) Bundy; step-children, Delbert (Debbie) Pierson, Carol (Denny) Mayher, and Tim (Pavitra) Pierson; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and 9 siblings.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 2, 2015, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held at the funeral home Thursday afternoon from 2 to 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Iowa Commission for the Blind in loving memory of John.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Patricia Meyer
01/06/2015
I don't believe I know any of you, but when I see the name John Earl it reminds me of my grandfather (John Earl), my father (Earl John) and my brother (John Earl) all of which have passed. I enjoyed seeing the word "tinkering"! I also used to drive for an employee of The Commission for the Blind. I am so sorry for your loss. Blessings.
Connie Troge
01/02/2015
I am sorry for your loss, my prayers and thought are with both you Heather and John and you family. I did not know your grandfather Heather, but conversations and pictures, knew he was special.
Gina Stone
12/30/2014
My heart goes out to each and everyone of you with the loss of your father,grandfather,husband, and friend, I only knew john for a short period of time, but I will remember him forever, He always made me so comfortable, and always had a great joke to share with me, All of you will be in my thoughts and prayers, Love and Blessings Gina