William Darnall
June 21, 2011
William E. Darnall, 67, died Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at his home in Mesa, AZ, after an eight-year battle with ALS. He was born April 25, 1944, in Des Moines.
William served in the Marines, and retired from Baker Group in 2001 after 14 years as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of Evergreen Church of Christ, and enjoyed NASCAR, his Harley Davidson motorcycle, and working on old cars.
William is survived by his wife of 41 years, Dorothy; children, Joe, Nanci, Sean, Donna, Karen, Kathy, Douglas, Randy, and Tom; thirteen grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; sister, Sharon Wittenstein of West Des Moines; uncle, Robert Darnall; aunt, Jean Howard; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Bonnie Ward; son, Billy Jr.; and grandfather, Robert Darnall.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, July 1, 2011, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with burial to follow at Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to a Hospice of the donor’s choice.
Online condolences may be made:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
George Torgerson
06/27/2011
I use to be your neighbor. My family would like to wish you deepest sympathy for your loss.
Juanita and Bob Campfield
06/27/2011
Dorothy and Family
So sorry for your loss. Plan to see you Friday.
If I can do any thing for any of you Please let
me know. I can offer a place to stay or a car or
just be there for you. Your Iowa Friends
Juanita and Bob