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William Haines Obituary
Des Moines
William Martin Haines, 87, died peacefully on Thursday morning, April 4, 2013, at Veteran's Administration Central Iowa Health Facility in Des Moines. The cause of death was congestive heart failure and chronic kidney disease, following an extended illness.
William was born August 17, 1925, to Martin Noah and Maude Belle Haines, the youngest of five children. He was a lifelong resident of Des Moines, a Lincoln High School graduate, and a member of Windsor Presbyterian Church. On June 26, 1943 William was married to Marjorie Ellen Shaw and together they raised three sons, William M. Haines II, Joe R. Haines and Robert L. Haines.
On October 28, 1943, William enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the South Pacific as a member of the 33rd Special Naval Construction Battalion in New Guinea and at Guiuan in Samar, the Philipines. He achieved the rank of First Class Petty Officer prior to his discharge on January 12, 1946. Following his tour of duty in the Navy, he was employed first as a meter reader, then Purchasing Agent and finally Head of Central Stores for the Des Moines Water Works. He became a Mason in 1947 and attended Pioneer and Waveland Lodges.
William was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Marjorie, two brothers and two sisters, by his first son, William Martin Haines II and by his grandson, James E. Haines. He is survived by his two sons, Joe R. Haines (Kathy) and Robert Haines; four grandchildren, William M. Haines III, Carmen (Rick) Goodwin, Christy (Scott) McGriff, Carrie (Scott) Hamilton; five great-grandchildren, Collin McGriff, Lauren McGriff, Brady McGriff, Macy Goodwin, Maggie Hamilton; and by many loving and devoted nieces and nephews.
A visitation for William will be held Monday, April 8, 2013 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th St. Graveside services will be performed 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at Sunset Memorial Gardens, 7601 Fleur Drive.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Kavanagh House on 56th Street. Online condolences may be sent to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Carmen Goodwin
April 9, 2013
April 8, 2013
Dear Joe & Bobby:
So sorry to hear of Uncle Bill's passing. We loved him and always enjoyed his phone calls every Christmas eve when all of us were gathered together. He was truly a special man and will be missed. Hugs and blessings to you and your families.
Love to all,
Joann (Despot) Loftus & family
Brial Haines
April 8, 2013
Dear Joe, Bobby, and all;
Uncle Bill always had a special place in our hearts. He was a great man who our dad always looked up to and remembered fondly. Our mother Shirley would also like to express her condolances. While she can not physically make the trip she wants you to know she will be with you in spirit and will pray for the entire family.
With love; Shirley, Jim, Scott, Brian, and families.
debi reed
April 8, 2013
god speed, uncle bill. ~ love, debi
April 8, 2013
dear joe & bobby ~ we indiana great-nieces and -nephews of your dad always loved him. even though we saw each other infrequently, uncle bill treated each of us as if we were near and dear to him, and so, in our hearts, he always remains the same to us. may you find peace in knowing that he never will be forgotten. god speed, uncle bill. ~ debi (despot) reed
Carmen Goodwin
April 8, 2013
Carmen Goodwin
April 7, 2013
B. Gardner
April 7, 2013
To the family of Mr. William Haines. I am so sorry for your loss. Mr. Haines was blessed with 87 years of special mightiness. (Psalms 90:10) May your hearts be filled with joyful memories of time spent with him. Very soon God promises us no one will say: "I am sick". (Isaiah:33:24)
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