William L. Sharpe passed from this life on Sunday, December 19, 2010 at Fountain West Health Care Center in West Des Moines surrounded by family. Visitation will be 1:00 PM Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in West Des Moines followed by a Memorial Mass at 2:00 PM. Private family inurnment will be in Resthaven Mausoleum.
Mr. Sharpe was born on February 25, 1921 in Des Moines the son of Lorrie and Geraldine (McNichols) Sharpe. He graduated from Milford High School in 1938 and attended Drake University until he was called to military service in February of 1941. He served as a company commander in the 89th Chemical Mortar Battalion in Europe until 1945. He was awarded the Bronze Star for valor. Upon his return to the states he met Carole Wiese whom he made his bride on March 2, 1946 in Des Moines.
He was an avid golfer and a member of the Des Moines Golf and Country Club from 1945 until his passing. Bill was a mechanical contractor for over 40 years. He retired from his company, Sharpe Mechanical in 1986.
He is survived by his four children; Timothy (Linda Gibbs) of Clive; Jill Greer of Davenport; Thomas (Marie Frandsen) of Davenport; Julie (Otto) Nobis of Davenport; 8 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.
Bill was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Carole on April 30, 2009.
The family wishes to thank Fountain West and Hospice of Iowa for the unexcelled care they provided and especially Gaylene and Barb of Iowa Hospice for their attention to Bill’s needs.
Memorials may be directed to Iowa Hospice or Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Online condolences may be made to www.mclarensresthavenchapel.com.
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