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Lowell Williams Obituary
EAST PEORIA - Lowell Dean Williams, 77, of East Peoria, Ill., died at 12:09 a.m. Monday, May 10, 2010, at Methodist Medical Center after a long battle with COPD/emphysema.
Born on March 15, 1933, in Kell, Ill., to Estel and Nida (Tate) Williams, he married Phyllis Crossman on Dec. 20, 1952, in Iuka, Ill. She survives. Both were 1951 graduates of Salem Community High School.
Also surviving are four daughters, Deana (Bob) Kail of Millbrook, Ill., Diane (Dennis) Quitschau of Peoria Heights, Ill., Linda (Dave) Gerbracht of Marquette Heights, Ill., and Lori (Jackson) Vaughn of Batesville, Ark.; one brother, Gary Williams (formerly of Washington), now of Kell, Ill.; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; five stepgrandchildren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and one great-grandson.
He retired in 1993 from Caterpillar Inc. after working there for 42 years. In June of 1954, he joined Northern Tazewell Fire Protection District as a volunteer. In the late '60s he was one of the original committee members forming the first free ambulance service to the Sunnyland area. After serving many years and many positions, including fire chief, he continued his service as a trustee, serving as president until his death.
Dean was a 50-year Mason with the Taylor Lodge 98 of Washington, Ill.
He enjoyed camping, fishing with the girls, woodworking, working on cars, home projects, solitaire games, spending time with his family, and, of course, hanging out at the fire house.
Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 13, 2010, at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. Pastor Dave Bucknam will officiate. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, May 12, 2010, at the funeral home, where a Masonic service will be at 6:45 p.m. Burial will be in Mount Zion Cemetery in Deer Creek.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations to Northern Tazewell Fire & Rescue Protection District or the American Lung Association.
Dean's memorial website is available at www.deitersfuneralhome.com, where condolences may also be sent to the family.
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Steve and Beth Mallory
May 12, 2010
Dear Williams family, our thoughts and prayers are with you. There's a lot of things we remember about Dean, but the one things we'll will never forget was his grin! Never sure if he was agreeing with you or not, but he would smile! He was a good guy, and we're sure he will be missed.
Darrell & Rachel Vaughn
May 12, 2010
Phyllis, We are saddened by the loss of Dean. He was and is loved and will be missed by many. Please let us know if there is anything we can do. You and your entire family will be in our prayers as you work through this tough time. Darrell & Rachel Vaughn
Julie (Vaughn) Rhoades
May 12, 2010
I wish the family peace at this time of sorrow. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones of Dean.
May 12, 2010
Sorry for your loss. Dean will be missed by all at the Fire Department. He was a joy to talk with during my time with the department. Rick Smith
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Michael Pisano
May 11, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Patricia Deerwester
May 11, 2010
Phyllis, My heart goes out to you and your family. I know how sad this time is for you. I'm going to be in Tucson so won't be able to come to visitation or funeral but I will be thinking of and praying for you and your family. Love you, Patty Blaine Deerwester
Wes & Deb Bolds
May 11, 2010
Williams Family,
Sorry for the loss of your family member. I know that he will be missed.
May 11, 2010
Dad,
We miss you already! You will be in our hearts and minds forever!! Love you always!
Linda Jo
Brittany Gibson
May 11, 2010
We love you and miss you Papa!!!!! Hugs & Kisses from Brittany, Jake, Brence and Brooklyn!
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