Donald D. Williams

Donald D. Williams, one of two sons of Alice Darlene (Richardson) and Frank Evert Williams, was born on October 20, 1940 in Bethlehem, Iowa. He grew up in Pacific Junction, Iowa and graduated from Pacific Junction High School. Don served in the Army National Guard. His working career began with the railroad, then the State of Iowa, which lead to his ultimate career with the Army Corp of Engineers. Don did a great deal of traveling for the Corp which took him to Honduras in Central America, Mount St Helen in Washington State, and several other locations, but his favorite was Alabama. He lived in Illinois, Kansas, Mississippi, Alabama and Iowa before his retirement in 1995.

Don and Diana Lynn Anderson were married on May 29, 1965 in Glenwood, Iowa. They were blessed with three daughters, Janet Jean, Janice Joan, and Jacqueline Jane.

Don and Marcia Wayne (Hopkinson) Scott were married on August 31, 1985 in Pacific Junction, where they made their home. Don's family grew to include Marcia's sons, Geoff, Greg, Chris, and Nick.

Don was a past member of the Glenwood Golf Course, Mason and Shriners and Eagles. He and Marcia enjoyed traveling to England, Canada, Hawaii as well as the many states within the US. Don enjoyed golfing, fishing, gardening, and finding those elusive morel mushrooms. He also loved to play cards with the guys, especially pinochle and poker, and spending time with his family and friends.

Don and Marcia were married 22 years when Marcia passed away in Glenwood on November 15, 2007.

Don died at his Pacific Junction home on May 28, 2013 at the age of 72 years, 7 months, and 8 days. He was preceded in death by his parents; and by wives, Marcia Williams and Diana Failla.

Don is survived by his daughters, Janet Rone and husband Johnny of Jackson, AL, Janice "Jo" Fultz and husband Danny, and Jackie Richter and husband Martin, all of Glenwood; stepsons, Geoff Scott of Maryville, MO, Greg Scott and wife Roberta of Glenwood, Chris Scott of Silver City, IA, and Nick Scott of Randolph, IA; 12 grandchildren; 1 great grandchild; brother Gary Williams and wife Phyllis of Pacific Junction; nieces and nephews; extended relatives; and by the many, many friends he had made throughout his life.

Burial at Martin Chapel Cemetery.

Memorials suggested to the Martin Chapel Cemetery Association.

Loess Hills Funeral Home of Glenwood in charge of arrangements.