William Alfred "Al" Todden (1922-2011)

TODDEN, CHAMBERLAIN, SWANSON, VAN PELT

Posted By: Mark Christian
Date: 8/11/2012 at 09:34:15

From Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care obituary, Ames, Story County, Iowa:

William Alfred Todden
August 9, 1922 - July 14, 2011

William Alfred (Al) Todden was born to William L. and Phoebe Todden on August 9, 1922 and passed away July 14, 2011 at Riverside Manor in Ames, Iowa due to Lymphoma and Dementia.

Al attended country schools in Missouri and Clarke County, Iowa. In 1967 he earned his G.E.D.
On June 8, 1948 he was united in marriage to Evelyn Chamberlain. A son, Dan and three daughters, Patti, Susan and Marianne were born to them. Al worked at many jobs. He was a farmer, truck driver, salesman, floor covering installer and his last job was as warehouse and fleet manager at Quad Cities Coca-Cola Company.
Al was involved with Cub and Boy Scouts at Truro, Osceola and Agency, Iowa for more than 15 years. He and Evelyn enjoyed many years Square Dancing with the Do-sceolas. After retiring they spent winters in their RV camper in Florida, Arizona and Texas until he did not feel he was a safe driver to travel so far.

He was preceded in death by his parents; parents-in-law Frank and Ida Chamberlain and brother-in-law Francis Chamberlain.

Survivors include his wife Evelyn, son Dan & Theresa of Independence, MO; daughters Patti & Richard Swanson of Nevada, IA; Susan of Tampa, FL and Marianne of Ames, IA; grandsons Matt, Tony, Evan and Stefanie; grand-daughters Monica and Kristina; great-grandsons Arlen, Aiden and Levi and great-granddaughter Jordan; brother Rich & Karen Todden; sisters Dorothy & John Van Pelt and Darlene Todden; six nephews; three nieces and many, many friends.

An 11:00 a.m. graveside service will be held at Maple Hill Cemetery, Osceola, IA on Tuedsay, August 9th, 2011.

Online condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com

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