John W. Duncan
July 28, 2018
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John Wendell Duncan, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, July 28, 2018.
There will be a celebration of his life on Friday, August 3, 2018, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m.
John was born August 26, 1936, in Des Moines, Iowa to Jerald and Elvina (White) Duncan. He proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. John worked as an electrician for Baker Electric and as a bus driver for the Southeast Polk School District during his working years. He was a member of IBEW Local 347 and Local 2023 Bus Driver’s Union. In his free time, John enjoyed fishing, hunting, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his loving wife, Phyllis; his children, Sue (Billy) Torres, Tim Duncan, JP Duncan, Cindy (Jon) Heard, John (Vanessa) Duncan, Jr., and Wendy Jo (Nick) Dodson; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; and other loving extended family and friends.
John was preceded in death by his parents, Jerald and Elvina Duncan and his son, Donald Reeves.
Memorial contributions may be directed to HCI Care Services, Kavanagh House, 900 56th Street, Des Moines, IA 50312, in appreciation of their care of John.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Gary Davidson
08/02/2018
Phyllis, you and John have always been thoughtful and inviting to everyone. John's jovial presence would light up the room. He always shared a friendly greeting when I saw him. It was fun to talk about his work as an electrician and his time in the Air Force. His hunting & fishing escapades were worthy of a campfire story repeated. He is missed. May you be lifted up in peace and joy in all you hold in your heart.
Guy/Carleen Freeman
08/02/2018
Sorry for your loss our thoughts are with all of John's family during this time of difficulty. Remember working with John many years ago and recently running into him at our doctor's office. Know he will be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Bill & Deb Allison
08/02/2018
Sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Dwight & Dawn
08/02/2018
Sorry for your loss Aunt Phyllis and Family. Peace be with you. Love Dawn, Dwight and Shane
MARK MAXWELL
08/01/2018
The world is a little darker place today, I will miss you John Duncan! See you on the other side! My condolences to those you left behind, may time bring peace to your loved ones.
MARY GUTIERREZ
07/31/2018
My deep sympathy to the family on your loss. May you find comfort in GOD's word. Isaiah 26:19; Rev.21:3-5.
Christal
07/31/2018
I am truly sorry to hear about John Sr. He was a great man and he will be truly missed and will always be remembered.
Losing someone you love is nothing easy, many can realize that they were blessed to have been able to share in his life.
My condolences.
Lori Hanson
07/31/2018
Sue, I was so sorry to hear about your father. My condolences to your family.
Bruce Thompson
07/31/2018
Dear Phyllis and kids my sympathy goes out to all of you, John was a great friend and I will dearly miss him but I will remember our good times together.
Gina Greene
07/29/2018
I'm so sorry to hear about John. My condolences to the entire family.
Steve Collom
07/28/2018
Vanessa & Family,
Very sorry for your family's loss. May you each find comfort from the times that you shared and memories created with John which will always be with you.
With Sympathy,
Steve C.