Donald W. McHose (1919-2009)

MCHOSE, FONTZ, GILLILAND

Posted By: Nevada Journal
Date: 8/8/2009 at 12:57:33

THE NEVADA JOURNAL, Nevada, Story County, Iowa, Thursday, August 6, 2009.

Donald W. McHose passed away peacefully Friday July 31 at his residence in Dallas Center, after a brief battle with pneumonia.

Born June 25th 1919, to Raymond and Amy (Fontz) McHose, Don was raised in Nevada and resided there his entire life with the exception of his time spent overseas in WWII.

After returning home in 1946 he married Arlene Gilliland of Des Moines. They soon settled in Nevada to raise their three children Mark, Alan, and Ron.

Don ran Nevada Brick and Tile Company, as the sixth generation in the business. He was also active in the Nevada National Bank, as well as overseeing several farms and properties and computer enterprises. Don was an avid golfer (charter member of ICCC), bowler, bridge player, and volunteered on many civic organizations during his years in Nevada. He also served on the Story County Hospital Board, the Nevada Library Board, the Nevada School Board and the Nevada City Council. He loved watching sports, boating, and being involved with his family and grandchildren. (Kendra, Andy, Lacey, Sean, Brandon, and Katie.) In recent years he also enjoyed being with his great grandchildren (Owen, Sam, and Elliot).

Don was recently preceded in death by his wife Arlene on January 9, 2009, also, his parents, and his brother Sam. He has a sister still living in California.

Don will be remembered most for his quiet wit, thoughtful counsel and the oft-related reputation of being one of the nicest guys you could ever meet. His strength, and devotion to his family and grandchildren and their families' will stay in our hearts forever.

His legacy as a kind and caring person, who lived a good life is a trait that we all hope to inherit. He will be sorely missed.

Visitation will be at 1 p.m. and services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday Aug. 6th at Chet Ryan Mortuary, 708 Fifth Street in Nevada, followed by a reception at the Nevada Central Presbyterian Church for all friends and family. Memorials can be sent to the Nevada Central Presbyterian Church, 932 5th Street in Nevada.

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