Donald L. Proctor

Donald Lee Proctor, one of three children of Pauline Katherine (Rainey) Proctor and Harry Rueben Proctor, was born in Hamburg, Iowa on June 2, 1928. Don's father worked for area farmers and as a result, the family lived in several Southwest Iowa communities. They eventually settled in Glenwood, Iowa where his father worked for the railroad and Don attended the Glenwood Community Schools. In January of 1946, Don enlisted in the United States Navy where he served with the 103rd Naval Construction Battalion. Don was discharged in 1947 from the USN Becsta in San Pedro, California. He returned to Glenwood where he worked for area farmers, drove a truck, and met his future wife, Lillian Francis Crosby.

Don and Lillian were married in Glenwood on May 29, 1968. They made their home in Glenwood where Don began working for the railroad. He enjoyed being a member of the Glenwood American Legion Post No. 141 and loved to garden with Lillian.

Don and Lillian had been married nearly 40 years when she died on May 29, 2007. Don continued to live at his home in Glenwood and remained close to his niece, Roberta Scott and her family.

Don died at the Jennie Edmundson Memorial Hospital in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 28, 2009 at the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 25 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Lillian Proctor; daughter Debbie Proctor; and sisters, Barbara Davis and Phyllis Proctor.

Don is survived by his daughter Linda Honken and husband Al of Lone Rock, IA; stepson Pat McLaughlin; niece Roberta Scott and husband Greg of Glenwood; one grandson; four great grandchildren; three great nieces; other relatives and friends.

Memorials suggested to Glenwood American Legion Post 141.