William Wilson

William “Bill” D. Wilson
Des Moines

William “Bill” D. Wilson, 82, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines.

Bill was born August 2, 1932 in Kansas City, Kansas to Emmett and Ione Wilson. He had lived in the Des Moines area since 1959. Bill served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War and attended over 20 of his USS Endicott Naval reunions. Bill was an avid reader and loved playing cards, especially cribbage. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service in 1992 after 28 years of service. After retirement, he enjoyed traveling with his wife Norma and wintering in Arizona. Bill was a member of Park Avenue Christian Church, Southgate Masonic Lodge and Order of the Eastern Star.

Bill is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Norma; daughter, Jeanie (Carl) McReynolds; five grandchildren, Shannon (Dave) Cosgrove, Ryan (Janelle) Loftin, Aaron Loftin, Kelley McReynolds and Eric (Melissa) McReynolds; four great-grandchildren, Patrick, Brayden, Chase and Ava; and a host of extended family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Dorothy Wilson; and great-granddaughter, Samantha McReynolds.

The family will greet friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 8, 2015 with a Masonic Service at 6:30 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at Park Avenue Christian Church, 3219 SW 9th Street. Bill will be laid to rest at 2 p.m. Saturday at Oakland Cemetery in Quincy, Iowa.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Park Avenue Christian Church, Southgate Masonic Lodge or Hospice of Central Iowa.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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