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The Life of MARY ALICE WILLIAMS

Mary Alice Williams, 84, Passed away peacefully Monday, May 7, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roe, her parents and one brother. Mary Alice is survived by her seven children: Steven (Sandy) Williams of Peshastin, WA, Robert (Joanne) Williams of Waukee, Ia., Carol (Paul) Knapp of Urbandale, IA, Lynne (Tom) Harrison of Altoona, IA, Michael Williams of Des Moines, IA, Anne (Randy) Fitch of Colfax, IA, Phillip (Anna) Williams of Clive, IA; 16 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. Mary Alice was born February 3, 1923 in Des Moines. She lived in the Des Moines area most of her life. Mary Alice was a Roosevelt High School graduate and attended Iowa State University. In addition to being a wife and a mother, Mary Alice touched countless lives working for years as an admitting clerk at Blank Children’s Hospital in Des Moines and later as an office manager for pediatrician Dr. Fred Aldrich. She brought song and joy to her friends and caregivers for the last three years at Arbor Springs Care Facility in West Des Moines. Mary Alice was a sweet, joyful woman whose compassion, energy, and unselfish giving was an inspiration to everyone who knew her and she will always be remembered. Visitation will be held from 4-8 Thursday, May 10, 2007 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. Graveside service will be 11:00 A.M. Friday, May 11, 2007 at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery Memorial contributions may be made to Arbor Springs, 7951 E.P. True Parkway, West Des Moines, Ia. 50266 or Iowa Hospice 5650 N.W. Johnston Drive, Ste. E, Johnston, Ia. 50131

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