William C. "Bill" Foddrill
April 16, 2010
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William C. “Bill” Foddrill, 63, died April 16, 2010 at his home. He was born October 3, 1946 in Des Moines to Clyde and Betty Foddrill.
Bill served in the US Navy and was a proud Viet Nam Veteran.
He worked for 30 years at John Deere in the engineering department. Bill took early retirement and spent his time helping those in need. He was a devoted son to his mother, he enjoyed reminiscing with her and taking care of her. Bill took great pride in his children. One of his greatest joys in life were his granddaughters, especially the time they spent together baking cakes. Bill also enjoyed cooking, having family fish fries and mushroom hunting with his brother.
Left to cherish Bill’s memory are his wife of 36 years, Sharon; children, Brian, John (Angela) and Shelly; mother, Betty; siblings, Robert (Judith) and Michael (Marilyn) Foddrill; granddaughters, Olivia and Brea Foddrill; other loving family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde.
A memorial visitation will be held Wednesday, April 21, 2010 from 5-8 PM at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Your Daughter
04/03/2015
Dad I still think about you every single day. I try to remember your voice and can hear you call me "pearl". I wish you were hearing falling in love with your grandson - I know you two would have been best buddies. But I also know you are in a far better place and I'll see you some day. I love you always.
Linda Votruba Becker
06/15/2010
I just learned of Bill's passing and wanted to extend my condolence to his mother and family.
Actually my uncle just passed away and as I was here at the web site looking up information about him when I thought of Bill and wondered if he happened to of had his service at Hamilton's.
I don't know if you will get this as it is so late, but I wanted to tell you that I'm so sorry for your loss and that I have been thinking of Bill a lot.
I went to May Goodrell Jr. High and Tech High with Bill. We were good friends. We could always remember our birthday's as mine was October 4, the day after his. In high school, I dated his locker mate, Bill Jacobs. In fact I think Bill set us up. Come this October, I know I will be thinking of him, as I always think about it being his Birthday too!
My thoughts and prayes go out to his wife who I only met once at the Tech High reunion. I hope she remembers me as my husband and her had to wait a long time for all of the class to get their picture taken and I think they had a good conversation while they waited.
I know this loss is hard. I like to think that my loved ones are just away with lots of hugs and a lot to talk about when we meet up again. Kind of like the last time I saw Bill at the class reunion. It had been 35 years or so, but we just gave each other a hug and started talking like old times.
God's blessings to you all and I hope you are starting to heal from your grief.
Linda
Amber Daniels
04/21/2010
I am very sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time.
Cheri (Paton) Weller
04/21/2010
Dear Foddrill Family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that we are asking God to wrap his arms around all of you and help you in this difficult time.
Kent and Darcy Dvorak, Cedar Rapids
04/19/2010
Words cannot express the pain in our hearts for what you all are going through at this time. May it be a comfort to you that we are lifting you in prayers trusting that our Lord and Savior will wrap His loving arms around you and embrace you. He, too, is crying with you.
Psalm 34:18
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.
Roxie Hart
04/19/2010
My dear Shelly.......know that my heart and prayers are reaching out to you, while I am trusting that God and His angels will bring you comfort and rest, and with time your sweet memories will heal those broken places in your heart. When we love, we are vulnerable to the pain of losing that loved one, but love is always worth it! God bless you and your family, and know that you are being lifted up as often as our thoughts turn to you......Maria and Guido are holding you close in heart, as well! With a warm hug, Roxie