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2014
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John Hodson Obituary
Des Moines
On July 13th we said goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who fought a short but courageous battle with cancer. John Hodson was born November 2nd, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa to John J. and Beverly F. Hodson. He was a loyal Des Moines "Eastsider" who taught history and government at Brody Junior High and finished his career at East High School. He was an avid wood worker whose creations were large and small and beautifully crafted. Family was the center of his world, especially his three granddaughters.
After John graduated from East High School, he attended William Penn College where he earned his teaching certificate. He later attended Drake where he earned a master's degree in education. After marrying his HS sweetheart, Trudy, he was blessed with two sons, Jeff and Chris. Having grown up in a construction- working family, he also supplemented his income by tending brick layers in the summers and also completed several home remodeling projects. His love of wood projects was almost a full time job during his retirement years. In the latter years of his retirement he also enjoyed the rewarding experience of volunteering in the woodshop classroom at East High.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife, Trudy; Sons, Jeff (Shannon), Chris (Londa); Granddaughters, Taylor, Ashley, and Abby; Brothers-in-law, Dick Smith and Randy Enterline. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Jo Enterline.
Funeral services will be held at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, on Friday, July 18th at 2 PM. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the charity of choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for John Hodson
Coreen Long-Avery
July 20, 2014
So so sorry to hear this, Dave and I had no idea until last night that John had passed away. Our prayers are with the entire family.
Dawn Anderson
July 18, 2014
Trudy, Jeff, Chris & families, I am so sorry for your loss! He was a great man!! Many great memories growing up on E. 26th! You are in our thoughts & prayers. Thinking of you, Dawn Anderson (Adams)
Tim Osborn
July 18, 2014
Jeff/Chris,
So sorry to hear of your dads passing. Praying for you both, your mom, and your entire family.
Jennifer White Garcia
July 18, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. John was a wonderful person. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
~Jen
Dawn Heim Fisher
July 18, 2014
Chis, sorry to here about your dad he was a awesome teacher I had him at east high he will never be forgotten R.I.P Mr . Hodson
July 17, 2014
I was so sad to hear about Mr Hodson's passing!! He was one of my absolute favorite teachers! I was not very fond of school much less history, but I ALWAYS enjoyed going to his class! HE was so encouraging and it always seemed like he understood me. Will always have fond memories of him! May God comfort you during your grieving! All my thoughts and prayers for your family!
Sincerely,
Cindy Morgan
EHS class 89
HAROLD JONES
July 17, 2014
SORRY ABOUT YOUR LOSS.I USED TO WORK WITH JOHN TENDING BRICKLAYERS IN THE SUMMER WE HAD FUN.LATER ON JOHN SR. WAS MY FOREMAN AND WE HAD ALOT OF FUN BOY HE WAS A CHARACTER
Nancy Delpierre
July 16, 2014
Sorry to hear of your loss. May Love and Friendship help you through your grief.
Remembering you, your family and John today and always in my heart.
Sam Evans
July 16, 2014
I had the previledge of knowing John through my dad. And he had the utmost respect for John. We ALL lost a great friend Sunday. Our thoughts and prayers go out to Trudy, Jeff and Chris and the whole entire family. He touched alot of lives and will never be forgotten. God bless you all!
dee
July 16, 2014
Prayers to the family. One of my favorite teachers when I attended Brody Jr High. May you rest in peace Mr Hodson.
valerie Williams
July 16, 2014
He was a great teacher....fond memories of his class...my condolences to his family.
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