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The Life of GORDON R WOOLSEY

Gordon R. Woolsey, 63, of Des Moines died on Wednesday, May 7, 2008 at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines.

The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, May 12, 2008 at Hamilton''s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave.  Burial will follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.  The visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday, May 11, at the funeral home.

Gordon was born in Marion County on July 5, 1944 to Ira and Hallie Woolsey.  He was a veteran of the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.  In his younger years, Gordon enjoyed hunting, fishing and reading about history.

Gordon is survived by his wife, Janet; sons, Timothy Woolsey and Matthew (Erin) Woolsey; brothers, Marvin, Mervin and Frank Woolsey; sisters, Peggy Katzenburger, Clara Carter, Marilyn Woolsey, Caitie Shear and Mildred Woolsey.  He is preceded in death by his parents; brother, Warren and sisters, Lucy and Wilma.

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