William Russell "Bill" Spowart

William Russell Spowart
Of Des Moines, Iowa

William “Bill” Spowart, age 89, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019. Bill was born the son of Samuel and Bernardine Spowart on November 30, 1929 in Des Moines, Iowa.

Bill was a Korean War Veteran and very proud of his military service. He enlisted in the US Navy in 1949, then honorably discharged in 1954, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal. Bill worked at Crescent Electric Supply Co., as an electric salesman. He was a dedicated member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rite, Eastern Star #147 and #195.

Some of Bill’s hobbies and interests included, gardening, boating, and a yearly family fishing trip to Canada. Above all, he treasured time spent with his family, especially holding his newest great-granddaughter, Emma.

Bill is survived by his loving wife, Dorothy, son, David (Julie) Spowart of Knoxville, IA, daughter, Teresa (Larry) Allen of McKinney, TX, grandchildren, Kyle (Patty) Spowart of Tripoli, IA, Paige Spowart of Canyon, TX, Samantha and Rebecca Allen of McKinney, TX, and great-granddaughter, Emma Spowart, sister, Patricia Meyer of Des Moines, IA, and sister-in-law, Pat Hoy of Redfield, IA.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and sister, Geraldine Spowart.

Visitation will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, February 8, 2019, with funeral service following at 12:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Burial will take place at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Humboldt Congregational Church in memory of Bill.

Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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