Wendell M. Stone
November 08, 2010
Wendell M. Stone, 79, died Monday, November 8, 2010, at his home in Des Moines. He was born June 5, 1931, in Liberty Center, Iowa to Fred and Lena Stone.
Wendell graduated from Simpson College with a degree in business. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Wendell worked at the Woodsmith Store for 17 years. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church as well as the Des Moines Woodworker’s Club. He enjoyed woodworking, classic cars, fishing, fly-tying, and talking to people.
Wendell is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Maurine; children, Wendy (Steve) Asher of Rapid City, SD, Stephanie (John) Long of Belle Plaine, IA, Jeanne (Paul) Thompson of Denver, CO, and David (Wendy) Stone of Des Moines; grandchildren, John, Julie and Josh Long; Emma, William and Annie Thompson; Tyler and Ben Stone. He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Julie Stone.
Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Friday, November 12, 2010, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will visit with friends from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m., Friday at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Medora United Methodist Church Ladies Aid, 12514 Hwy G76, Indianola, Iowa 50125, in loving memory of Wendell Stone.
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Eric and Pam Allen
11/11/2010
Dear Maurine and family,
We are so sorry to hear about Wendall, he is an amazing man. Always something funny to say. Really miss our chats after the snow was all cleared. You and Wendall helped Eric and I with a very tough time in our lives. We will be forever grateful and hold u both in our hearts forever.
Rest assured that he is in very good hands with the Hamilton's staff, they took such great care of our Megan.
With love n prayers,
Eric and Pam
Joy
11/11/2010
Jeannie and family,
I am so saddened to hear of your Dad's passing. Although it has been years since I have seen him, I have nothing but fond memories . He always had a gentle way and interest in your friends that made me feel welcome in your home.
I am thinking of all of you at this difficult time.
Love from Tacoma, Joy
Jenny Davidson Hatler
11/10/2010
Jeannie (and family) - I am so very sorry to hear the news of your Dad passing. My heart goes out to all of you. I will always have the fondest memories of great stories from your Dad, going for rides down 34th street sitting in the jump seat of one of the cool vintage cars, and of course, Mortimer Snerd.
Love,
Jenny