GREEN, William H., Rev. 1920-2000

GREEN, HORTON, SLICK, EICK

Posted By: COUNTY COORDINATOR
Date: 1/17/2011 at 21:48:43

REV. WILLIAM H. GREEN

CHARLES CITY, IOWA - Funeral services for the Rev. William H. Green, 80, of 1705 Owen St., will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the United Methodist Church, Nashua. Inurnment will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Nashua at a later date.

Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. today at the family residence, 1705 Owen St. in Charles City. Reid's Funeral Chapel, 519 N. First, Greene, is in charge of arrangements.

William Harker Green was born April 27, 1920, in Cedar Rapids, a son of Girth Gerald and Laura Linwood (Horton) Green, and died Wednesday (Sept. 20, 2000) at his home in Charles City.

He was baptized April 16, 1922, and confirmed Dec. 23, 1934, at Trinity United Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids. He received his education in the public schools in Cedar Rapids graduating from Franklin High School in 1939. He learned the electrician's trade working with his father while attending college.

During World War II he worked at a civil defense plant in Cedar Rapids. He received his bachelor of arts degree in 1946 from Coe College in Cedar Rapids and his master of divinity degree in 1950 from Boston University School of Theology. In later years he furthered his education as a certified clinical pastor and certified social worker with post graduate work in sociology. He was ordained by the Iowa Methodist Conference on June 25, 1950, by Bishop Charles Brashares.

Pastor Bill first served at the Movile Federated Church; later served at Lake City; Central Methodist in Charles City; St. Timothy Methodist and Western Home Chaplain, both in Cedar Falls; Boxholm-Pilot Mound; and Rockford-Marble Rock. Following his retirement in 1985, he served as interim pastor at First Baptist in Charles City and Mason City, Wesley United Methodist in Mason City, Howardville Wesleyan Church, Christian Church in Charles City and Nora Springs, Emmanuael Reformed United Church of Christ in Klemme, and visitation pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church in Charles City.

The ministry was Pastor Bill's life. He witnessed his faith in the Lord Jesus wherever he went. His love of people through his compassion and concern shown them and his encouragement of the youth in their life's journey will never be forgotten. Throughout the years Bill left his mark as an electrician at the various churches he served and, following retirement, with the various work at home and for family and friends. He was a former member of the Masonic Lodge and Rotary Club.

He was previously married to Nonabelle Slick on June 22, 1947, in Cedar Rapids. On July 23, 1976, he was united in marriage to Marcille Ann Eick at the United Methodist Church in Cheyenne, Wyo.

Those thankful for having shared Bill's life include his loving wife, Marcille, of Charles City; six daughters and their spouses, Deborah and Jeffrey Sabbath of Evergreen Park, Illinois, Holly and Mike Porter of Cedar Falls, Rebecca Smith of Charles City, Mary and Doug Kampman of Rio Rancho, New Mexico, Joy and Randall Smoot of Pine River, Minnesota, and Beverly and Jack Peterson of Walcott; four sons and their spouses, Donald Green of Evergreen Park, Illinois, David and Imelda Green of Ireland, Floyd and Carmen Smith of Greene, Stewart and Tammy Smith of Virginia Beach, Virginia; 17 grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Geneva and her husband, Stanley Weiss, and Kathy Eick, both of Plainfield; one brother-in-law, Eugene and his wife, Sharon Eick, of Tripoli.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Geraldine Lamont; two brothers, Paul and Harry Green; and a brother-in-law, Virgil Eick.

Those planning an expression of sympathy may direct memorials to the William H. Green Memorial Fund to be divided among his favorite charities and worthy causes.

Reid's Funeral Chapel, (641) 823-4457.

[Mason City Globe Gazette, Sept. 22, 2000]