Des Moines, Iowa
Hubbell Ingham, 74, passed away Thursday, December 10, 2015 peacefully at home after a courageous battle with ALS (Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis).
Hubbell was born on June 28, 1941 in Des Moines, IA to Hepburn and Frances (Hubbell) Ingham. He attended Shattuck Academy in Faribault, Minnesota and Drake University. He joined the United States Air Force and was stationed in England where he met the love of his life, Kathleen Burgess. They were married on September 9, 1961 in Great Yarmouth, England. After he was honorably discharged from the Air Force, he worked at Massey Ferguson and then later owned the Uptown Hardware Store in the Uptown Shopping Center until his retirement.
Hubbell will be greatly missed by his loving wife of 54 years, Kathy, and their children, Suzanne (Doug) Burroughs of Agua Dulce, TX, Andy (Desiree) Ingham of Des Moines, George (Jodi) Ingham of Des Moines, John (Wendy) Ingham of West Des Moines; their grandchildren, Doug (Andrea) Burroughs of Corpus Christi, TX, Kathy Jo (Kendal) Riley of Agua Dulce, TX, Savannah, Hunter, & Jackson Ingham of West Des Moines, Anastasia Ingham of Des Moines, Greta Ingham of Des Moines; their great grandchildren, Kade, Kolt, & Kroy Riley of Agua Dulce, TX and Cooper & Olivia Burroughs of Corpus Christi, TX; sister, Patty (Buzz) Davis of Spirit Lake, IA; two brothers, Hepburn Ingham of Vail, CO and Fred (Bea) Ingham of Broomfield, CO; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Hub was loved by everyone who knew him for his kind and loving heart and his witty sense of humor. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends at the family’s lake home in Okoboji.
The family plans to have graveside services at a later date in the spring. Memorial contributions may be made to the ALS Association Iowa Chapter- 3636 Westown Pkwy #204, West Des Moines, IA 50266.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Susan Espeland of the VA Central Iowa Health Care System and to Hub’s numerous caregivers for their excellent care during the past year.
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