Grover "GW" Lawson

Grover “GW” Lawson, 97, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.

GW was born November 17, 1920, in Milo, Iowa. He proudly served his country in the United States Army during WWII. GW was self-employed. He owned/operated three different gas stations on the eastside of Des Moines in his early years. He worked primarily as a dump truck owner/operator most of his lifetime. He was a member of Teamsters Local 90 where he served as Union Chief Steward. During his spare time he enjoyed working in the yard and hanging out in his garage. After his retirement, his total enjoyment was caretaking their land. He took pleasure in riding his John Deere. GW was proud of having a hand in creating Camp Sunnyside and donated his time to building the original camp.

He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Helen; children, Butch (Mardi) Lawson and Roma (Gary) Lewis; grandchildren, Chad, Jason and Troy (Lisa); and great-grandchildren, Taylor, Caitlyn, Kylie and Brody.

GW was preceded in death by his mother, Iva; half-sister, Neva; father, Wesley Howard; adopted father, Pete Lawson; and his grandparents.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Thursday, December 14, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 15, also at the funeral home, and will conclude with burial at Laurel Hill Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League in memory of GW.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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