Frank Edward Calhoun
April 27, 2010
Frank E. Calhoun, 89, was born in Fairfield, Iowa to Claude and Florence Calhoun (Jimmy Heiden). He graduated from Birmingham High School, received his teaching certificate from Parsons College in Fairfield, and received his Masters Degree from Drake University. He was an Army Medic in World War II and served three years in Africa and Italy. On June 5, 1951 he married Ruth Wiseman from Grove City, PA. They were blessed with two sons, Jim and Mark. He taught schools in Lawton, Birmingham, Moravia, Ottumwa, Kurtz Jr. High in Des Moines, and retired from Lincoln High School in Des Moines, a total of 42 years.
Besides his family and church, he enjoyed teaching, coaching, golfing, bowling, little league, and writing poems. During some summer months he worked as a Nurse’s Aide at Mercy Hospital and volunteered at Hospice.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-brother, Bill Calhoun; and step-sister, Ethelyn Oates. He will be mourned by his wife, Ruth; sons, Mark and Jim (Suellen); grandson, Joshua; and granddaughter, Meredith Coe (Ben). Additional survivors include sisters-in-law, Marlene Domenig (George), Anna Mae Wiseman, Barb Wiseman; and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held 10:00 a.m., Friday, April 30, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. A visitation with the family present will be one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorials may be given to Hospice of Central Iowa Kavanagh House on 56th Street in loving memory of Frank.
Online condolences to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kasey (Bowen) Allen & Family
04/30/2010
My your heart be comforted w/many wonderful memories. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. May God put his loving arms around you and comfort you. He will truly be missed by many. God Bless You!!
Bill & Sandy Rollison
04/29/2010
Our deepest sympathy to you Jim and your entire family. Your father's greatest witness is the love he had for his family and others. God Bless all of you during this time.
Sincerely,
The Rollisons
Pat and Jeanne Edwards
04/29/2010
We remember our dear brother Frank and look forward to seeing him again in the kingdom to come.
Barb (Bloomquist) Addy
04/29/2010
A great prayer warrior and servant has gone home. God bless you, Uncle Frank.
Aunt Ruth, Jim, Sue, Josh, Meredith, and Mark--we are sorry for your loss. We are thinking of you and you will be in our prayers.
Janice Bailey
04/29/2010
"Welcome Home, thy good and faithful servant"!! Aunt Ruthie & family I just wanted you to know that God is sending 10,000 Angels to wrap their wings around you...to comfort you and carry you through the days ahead. I will always remember Uncle Frank w/fond memories. I am blessed for having known him, his laughter (teasing) & his faith in God.