Theo Craven, Sr.

Theodore Hershel Craven, 91, passed away at home December 19, 2007 in Apache Junction, AZ from pneumonia and lung cancer. He was born September 18, 1916 to Joseph and Nettie Craven in Ridgeport, Iowa.
Funeral Services will be 1:00pm Friday December 28, 2007 at Hamilton’s Near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 N.W. 60th Ave. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 5:00 to 8:00pm at the funeral home.
Theodore owned and operated Central Iowa Truck Leasing, Inc. in Des Moines for many years prior to moving to Norwalk. He was a WW II Army veteran serving in the Philippines. He was also was a member of the Armed Mounted Deputy Polk County Sheriff’s Posse. Ted enjoyed spending winters in Arizona with family ,friends, and his horses.
He is survived by his four children: Cleo D. (Judy) of Norwalk IA, Theodore Jr. of Apache Junction, AZ, Phyllis (Charles) Ainsworth of Westminster, CA and Linda (Thomas) Dierks of Norwalk, IA along with 14 grandchildren, 29 great- grandchildren and two great- great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his wife Gladys, a son, Gene L. and a great grandson, Brandon.
On lieu of flowers the family suggests donations can be made to Make A Wish Foundation or Camp Sunnyside.

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