The Life of DONALD GENE COMSTOCK
Donald Comstock, 82, passed away Wednesday, January 9, 2013, at Mercy Medical Center.
Donald was born December 22, 1930, to Merl and Helen Comstock in Des Moines. He graduated from East High School in 1949, and was proud to be an East High Scarlet. Donald retired from SuperValu Warehouse after 45½ years of service. He and his first wife, Bonnie were foster parents for 75 children over a 13-year period. Donald was a member of Grandview Park Baptist Church for 59 years.
Donald is survived by his wife, Dorothy Comstock; children, Pamela (Bruce) Reichenberger of Altoona, Brenda (Larry) Smith of Littleton, Colorado, and Michelle (Mike) Struble of Bondurant; step-children, Larry (Tina) Lloyd of St. Charles, Garry (Sandra) Lloyd of Slater, Linda (Chuck) Hotchkiss of Runnells, Brian (Dee Dee) Lloyd of Kensington, Minnesota, and Marlys (Dan) Collins of McKinney, Texas; 22 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and his sister, Marcene Watkins. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Bonnie; son, Randy; and brother, Jack.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, January 12, 2013, at Grandview Park Baptist Church, 1701 E. 33rd Street. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Friday at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street. Donald will be laid to rest Monday at 10 a.m., at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grandview Park Baptist Church, Grandview Park Baptist School, or Iowa Regular Baptist Camp.