William Franklin Tew
August 10, 2019
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William Franklin Tew, 87, died August 10, 2019. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines with visitation on Thursday, August 15 from 5 to 8 p.m. and the funeral service on Friday, August 16 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Sunset Cemetery in Des Moines and conclude with a luncheon.
Bill was born May 14, 1932 in Des Moines, IA to Clifford and Edra (Gibbs) Tew. Bill’s father was in the military and the family lived in San Diego, CA and Seattle, WA before settling back in Iowa. Bill graduated from North High School and served in the U.S. Army National Guard Reserves and attended college at Iowa State and Drake. He worked for Northwestern Bell Telephone Company for 32 years until his retirement. Bill enjoyed playing cards, ballroom dancing, country music, and the Chicago Cubs.
He is survived by his son, Mike and daughter-in-law, Becky Tew; grandchildren, Ryan, Jenny and Justin Tew, Amy and Kris Aldridge, and Dallas Clarke; and 6 great-grandchildren. Bill was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Aileen Hoit; his children, Dallas Tew and Debbie Schwartz; and his wife, Barbara.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Fellowship Baptist Church. Condolences at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jeff Bockoven
08/15/2019
I got to know Bill & Bobbie years ago when I started my business. I have missed seeing and speaking with them both. I am sad to hear of his most recent passing. RIP Bill & Bobbie.
Ron Maly
08/12/2019
We are neighbors of Mike and Becky. I enjoyed Bill very much. He visited Mike, Becky and their kids often, and Bill and I talked about the Cubs and other topics.. He was always in a good mood. Ill miss those talks and iIll miss Bill.
Joel & Kate Metheny
08/12/2019
I am glad we had the opportunity to see Bill in April at the care center. I remember his smiling face and his calm friendly voice always happy to say hello since I was a little kid. Its nice to know he is home in heaven with his Savior and rejoicing with Bobbie.
Tom and Arlene Whatling
08/12/2019
We are comforted in knowing we will see Bill and Bobbie in Heaven one day..Bill loved his Lord and Savior and truly had a caring heart for so many folks,especially in his church family..God be with his family and friends..I Thess 4:13-18.
Pastor Dan Vance
08/12/2019
What a blessing to have Bill as part of the family at Fellowship Baptist Church. He was there from the beginning and we are thankful to God for the way that he and Bobbie cared for people, especially young children. We are grateful that through faith in Christ, Bill was ready for the day of his passing. May God comfort the family and friends that knew and loved him.