Dean Williams
November 20, 2009
Dean E. Williams, 80, passed away at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines, on November 20, 2009.
He was born June 20, 1929, to Blanche Bothell and Arthur Williams in Malcom, Iowa, and raised by Arthur and Thelma Williams.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, November 24, 2009 at the North West Central Community of Christ Church, 3003 62 Street, Urbandale, IA, with burial to follow at Highland Memorial Gardens. Visitation will be held on Monday, November 23, 2009, from 6 p.m. to 8p.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street.
Dean graduated from East High School in June of 1947, and served in the Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the Central Community of Christ Church where he served as a deacon from 1955 until present. Dean was a Treasurer for the Accent Neighborhood Association, worked for many years as an Accountant for Davenport Oil in Altoona for 28 years, and a Bookkeeper and a Cashier Attendant for Metro East Landfill from 1976 to 1991. He retired in 1991, but continued working as a private tax preparer. He was also an active volunteer for Meals on Wheels, delivered for local pharmacies, belonged to the Alumni Association for East High School, served on the local election board, loved sports, and frequently participated as a score keeper.
He is survived by his loving wife, Lois; sons Ivan (Kendra) Williams, John (Kristi) Williams, and Paul (Kathy) Williams; brothers Wayne (Vera) Williams, David (Carol) Carmer, and Larry Carmer; and 9 grandchildren. Dean was preceded in death by his parents, and daughter Lori.
Memorials contributions may be directed toward the East High Alumni Association Scholarship, or the Central Community of Christ Church.
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Mrs. Arthur Dale Williams
01/02/2010
i was trying to get information about Dean from the internet and saw that he had passed away. I am so sorry to hear about it. I had met Dean and Lois a few times when Dale and I were visiting Des Moines, and Lois usually sent a card around Christmas.
It's too bad that we don't take time to keep up with family. Dale was Fred and Velma's son. He was diagnosed with brain cancer in 2007, and he passed away on Nov. 21, 2009, the day after Dean. Dale was 68.
I don't know if I ever met any of Dean's and Lois' children, but Dale often talked about his cousins and spending time with them over the summers.
Please accept my condolences and let Lois know I'm thinking about her.
Judy Williams
12501 Windy Willows Dr. N.
Jacksonville, FL 32225
cell phone 904 728-0156
e-mail jrwlms2004@yahoo.com
Julie and Michael Wishy
11/24/2009
Dearest Williams Family,
We are sending our love in memory of Dean. We know that God is resting his peace on you all during this time of loss.
May God continue to bless you always is our prayer.
HanaMarie, Andrew/Shawna, Julie and Michael Wishy Family
Patty Parks - Joy Smith's Mom
11/23/2009
Paul: What a great comfort to know your Dad is praising God in his new home. May He comfort you and yours who are left behind. May you feel His presence and strength at this time of sadness. God Bless.
Joel Carmer
11/23/2009
Dear Family,
As I read the obituary I became more aware of Uncle Dean's service to the community which he loved and gave of himself generously all his life. Although I didn't spend a lot of time with him growing up, I always knew he loved and cared for me. His hugs were memorable with a generous squeeze and a little grunt and smile that made you aware you were getting something more than a typical pat on the back.
May God grant you peace as you remember and cherish his devotion to God, family, church, and community. May we all be inspired to make our community something more than just a place where we live.
Love and blessings,
Joel
Don & Ruth (Houston) Coleman, a cousin
11/23/2009
To Lois Williams & Famil;y,
You are in our hearts and prayers. Even though we
know Dean is in a bright and wonderful place, he is
missed today because he was loved so very much by
family and friends who will miss his positive outlook
and smiling face. With all our love, Ruthie.
Norma Price & family
11/23/2009
The Journey,
From the day we were born to the day we die-
We are on a journey.
We rejoice at the life we have shared with Dean.
He lived what he believed about Christ.
From the days of his military experience to
The day to day work world, he was a faithful servant of God.
There was no job too small or distasteful
That he was not willing to do.
His cheerful greetings radiated his love for his fellow mankind.
He supported his children in their choices of activity,
He shared their friendship with the community.
He struggled with his challenges, as we all do.
When the path of life seemed overwhelming,
He sought out the help of his Creator.
As a father and husband, he rose to the unending
Challenges on his daily journey,
If he did not know how to 'fix' something,
He would do the best he could.
He knew he had not reached perfection,
But he never lost hope.
His beliefs were rooted in the
Faith of his parents and their teachings.
We would do well to be as humble as Dean,
As we walk in the world about us.
Even as we shared a portion of his journey,
We are sharing with others daily.
God in His great wisdom knows
Who, and how we can serve our Creator best.
The lives we touch on a daily basis,
Can bring joy, and wisdom to those about us,
Even as the life of Dean has done for us.
He brought the 'color' of the roadside flowers to us.
He survived the 'rains' and storms of his journey.
He will continue to be an advocate for his family,
As they follow him on their journey, day to day.
We look forward to renewing our friendship
When our journey is finished also.
(written in memory of Dean Williams, my brother-in-law.)
Esther & Rick Wiseman, and family
11/23/2009
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
We would have liked to have been able to come up and
be there in person, but we are unable to.
We cherish the wonderful memories of Uncle Dean.
He was and always will be one of our favorite uncles.
I admired him greatly. He loved God, his wife and family, and his country.
He truly was an Awesome man.
In my minds eye; I can see he and my dad (Fredd) walking up in heaven,
arm in arm together, truly happy and rejoicing.
I praise God for the opportunity to have known Uncle Dean.
May God's richest blessings be with you all.
Joy Smith
11/23/2009
Paul & Kathy -
We're all thinking of you today!!! I'm praying God's peace will comfort you & the family this week as you mourn the loss of your loved one.
Please let us know if there is anything we can do!
Love you both!
Joy Smith & family.....
Ken and Lori Suiter
11/22/2009
Deepest sympathy to the loss of your husband and Father. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. May God grant peace and comfort during this time to you all.
Sincerely,
Ken, Lori, Connie, Neil and Chrissy Suiter