I Des Moines Sunday Register Central Edition Sunday, February 22, 2009 Page 9B Obituaries Submit obituaries an at obituary and search a database of recent DesMoinesRegister.com/obituaries. JOE J. GRGURICH DANIEL "BOONE" Des Moines CASTLE AHERN Joe J. Grgu- Prairie City rich, 86. October 30, passed away 1935 to FebSaturday, ruary 19, February 21, 2009.
In 2009 at Mercy happy and Medical Cen- loving ter in Des memory of Moines. Funeral services our father, will be held 11 a.m., husband and mentor. Wednesday, February 25, Daniel was born in Bufat Iles Funeral Homes falo, WY, to Daniel and Westover Chapel with Mildred Ahern. He was burial to follow at Glen- manager of A.G. Edwards dale Cemetery.
in Omaha, NE, he owned Joe was born February and operated a resort in the 20, 1923 in Dallas County, Ozarks and was a chemisIowa, the son of Stephen try teacher in El Paso, TX, and Frances Grgurich. He for ten years. He spent the was lifelong Des Moines last years of his life teachresident. Joe served in the ing science in the Carlisle U.S. Marine Corp during School District.
Daniel was World War II. He was an avid Nebraska Cornemployed at Iowa Power husker football fan and and Light Company where golfer. he also played on the Iowa Daniel is survived by his Power Baseball Team. devoted wife, Shirley of Joe was preceded in Prairie City, IA; son, Steven death by his parents and Ahern of Lincoln, NE; his wife, Joan. He is sur- daughter, Mary Ahern of vived by his sons, Mark Omaha, NE; three loving Grgurich of Des Moines children by marriage, Rob and Joel (Colleen) Grgu- (Kristina) Dowell of Des rich of Rochester Hills, Moines; Rick (Julie) DowMichigan; his daughters, ell of Ankeny; and Lori Diane (Kevin) Kadidlo of (Daniel) Bonnell of SanHudson, Wisconsin and Marcos, TX; brothers, Bill Ann (Robert) Humphrey of (Ginger) Ahern of Little Rock, Arkansas; and Emmetsburg, IA; and Tom his grandchildren, Stephen Ahern of Rawlins, WY; as Grgurich, Jack Kadidlo and well as many grandchilRachel Kadidlo.
dren and great-grandchilVisitation with the fam- dren. He was preceded in ily present will be held 6 to death by his parents; and 8 p.m., Tuesday, February his brother, Keith Ahern. 24, at Westover Funeral In lieu of flowers, memoHome. rial contributions may be directed to the Daniel ILES Westover Chapel "Boone" Ahern Memorial 6337 Hickman Road Fund, Bank, P.O. Box 580, Prairie City, IA DR.
PAUL FREDERICK SHARP Norman, OK Dr. Paul Frederick Sharp, the genial president who successfully guided the University of Oklahoma through six and a half of its most turbulent years, died Thursday, February 19, 2009, at his home in Norman following a long illness. He was 91. Born January 19, 1918, in Kirksville, Missouri, the son of two medical doctors, L. Blanche and Fred Joseph Sharp, Paul Sharp grew up in Crookston, Minnesota, and first came to Oklahoma to study at Phillips University in Enid, chosen because of its affiliation with the Disciples of Christ (Christian) Church.
There he met Rose Anderson on the debate team; they began their 69-year marriage in 1939 after he earned his bachelor's degree. His graduate study at the University of Minnesota was interrupted by World War II service in U.S. Navy as liaison officer to the Royal Australian Navy aboard the HMAS Hobart. He would later return to Australia with Rose as a Fulbright lecturer in 1952 and on research leave in 1977. He earned his Ph.D.
at Minnesota, where he was an instructor in history, then was an associate professor at Iowa State University and a professor at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. Dr. Sharp was president of Hiram College, chancellor of the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and president of Drake University before coming to the University of Oklahoma. In 1978, a minor stroke brought his OU presidency to an end. After designation as president emeritus and a regents-granted semester off, he returned to the classroom as Regents Professor of history and higher education from 1978 to 1988, when he added the emeritus title to his professorship.
He continued his active association with the University, however, even in retirement, and also served several years as a distinguished professor of history at the University of Science a and Arts of Oklahoma in Chickasha. Dr. Sharp also became a major consultant for higher educational institutions and systems throughout the nation and continued to serve on the boards of countless education-related associations, including Educational Testing Service, which he twice chaired. His academic awards are almost too numerous to list. He received eight honorary doctorates, the distinguished Achievement Award from Phillips University, the Outstanding Achievement Award from the University of Minnesota and the Distinguished Service Citation from the University of Oklahoma, at that time OU's highest honor.
His work as a historian, where he specialized in Canadian-American history, was widely respected, his book Whoop-up Country earning the Silver Spur Award from the Western Writers of America as 1955's best non-fiction book on the American West. He was inducted into the Oklahoma Education Hall of Fame and named one of Oklahoma's Living Treasures in 2003 by the Oklahoma Health Center. The Paul F. Sharp Concert Hall in OU's Catlett Music Center is named in his honor. He was preceded in death by his parents.
His survivors include his wife, of the home; three children, William Frederick Sharp and his wife, Liz, of Homer, NY; Kathryn Ann Dunlap, of Oklahoma City; and Paul Trevor Sharp and his wife, Jane, of Greensboro, NC; seven grandchildren, Michael Sharp, Chris Sharp, Heather Sharp, Brandon Sharp, Graham Sharp, Marny Dunlap and Daniel Dunlap; and seven great-grandchildren; and his sister, Thelma Miller, of Colorado Springs. The family wishes to thank the Loving Care Hospice and all his caregivers. A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 22, at 4 p.m. at First Christian Church, in Norman. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Reach Out and Read Program through the University of Oklahoma Foundation, 100 Timberdell Road, Norman, OK AGNES NAOMI CARLSON West Des Moines Agnes Naomi Carlson, 98, died peacefully at Calvin Community on February 19, 2009.
The second oldest of ten children, Agnes was born on July 23, 1910, in Kanawha, Iowa, to Christina and Nels Nelson. She raised her family in Eagle Grove and also lived in Waterloo, Grundy Center, and Webster City. Agnes has lived in West Des Moines the past 17 years with her daughter and son-in-law, Doris and Dale Winterberg. Agnes will be missed by the youngest sibling, Darlene Smith of Clear Lake; her daughter, Doris (Dale) Winterberg of West Des Moines; son-in-law, Herman Bohlen of Cedar Falls; seven grandchildren, Sheila Bohlen (Cedar Falls), Teri (Lance) Folkerts (San Antonio, TX), Shelly Bohlen (Minneapolis, MN), Deb (Dike) Knudsen, Kris (Brook) Klunder (Cedar Falls), Monica (Jeff) Jarvis (Indianola), Jason (Dori Gaster) Winterberg (Des Moines); eleven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her oldest daughter, Lois Bohlen of Cedar Falls, in November 2007; and her husband, John Carlson.
The family will gather later this summer for a private memorial and inurnment at the Allison Cemetery in Butler County, Iowa. Memorial contributions may be given in Agnes' name to Calvin Commu- nity. Brooks Funeral Care University Chapel ROBERT "ANIMAL" BOYCE Garden Grove Services for Robert "Animal" Boyce, 56, will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 24 at Slade-O'Donnell Funeral Home in Leon. Visitation opens at 2 p.m., Monday, with the family present 6 to 8 p.m. RUDY KAMPS Slater Rudy Kamps, 81, of Slater, passed away February 20, 2009 at Iowa Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines.
Visitation will be 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, February 23, 2009 at Ankeny Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, February 24, 2009 at Ankeny Funeral Home. Burial with military honors will be at Cory Grove Cemetery in Elkhart, Iowa. Rudy was born January 21, 1928 in Des Moines to Hartwig and Elsie Kamps. He was raised in the Polk City area, and graduated from high school in Alleman.
Rudy joined the Navy and served aboard the USS Jack W. Wilke. Upon his discharge he attended the University of Iowa. He married Donna McQueen in 1950. Rudy and Donna lived near Polk City where they farmed their entire lives.
Survivors include daughter, Karen (Larry) Schunk of Des Moines; sons, Ron (Sheryl) Kamps of Slater and Steve Kamps of Polk City; grandchildren, Bradley (Angie) Kamps of Ankeny and Ryan Kamps of Prairie Village, KS; sister, Elizabeth Guess of Adaza; and nieces and nephews. Rudy is preceded in death by his wife, Donna and his parents. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Health Hospice-In Trust, at 1206 Mulberry Des Moines, Iowa 50309. Ankeny Funeral Home Dignity, and Crematory CRAIG L. CARTER Collins Craig Carter, 51, died Wednesday, February 18.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m., Tuesday, at Gosport Cemetery in rural Melcher-Dallas. A memorial visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday, at Wallace Family Funeral Home in Newton. Newton, lowa Vallace Family FUNERAL HOME IN LOVING MEMORY OF Benjamin Ziegenmeyer The Family of Benjamin Ziegenmeyer would like to thank you for your outpour of love, care and support during these trying times. These words cannot begin to convey the depth of our gratitude or how much your lovling thoughts have meant to us. Benjamin was a wonderful young man who always had time for everyone he met.
However, we had no idea how far reaching Benjamin's touch was until memories and strength camel from people of all walks of life as they paid their respects to Ben. It means so much to us to have had the opportunity for those same people to touch our lives as Ben had touched theirs. We offer these common words and say thank you once again. We trust that you will know how much it means to call you SERVICE AND VISITATION announcements Jane M. Alexander 2 PM Monday at Dunn's Family Greeting 2-4 PM Sunday and one hour prior to the service at Dunn's Funeral Home 244-2121 ilesfuneralhomes.com Hugh J.
Cavanaugh 10:30 AM Monday at United Methodist Church, Woodward Family Greeting 6-8 PM Sunday at Brandt-Woodward 438-2205 ilesfuneralhomes.com Charmion E. Deaton 1:30 PM Monday at Plymouth Congregational Church Friends may call from Noon until 6 PM Sunday and Family will be present from 2-4 PM Sunday at Westover Funeral Home 276-4567 ilesfuneralhomes.com Francis E. Hall 11 AM Tuesday at St. Malachy's Catholic Church, Madrid Family Greeting 5-7 PM Monday with a 7 PM Rosary at 515-795-3283 ilesfuneralhomes.com Reverend Vincent L. James 11 AM Monday at Immanuel United Methodist Church Family Greeting 1-8 PM Sunday at Dunn's and at the church 9-11 AM Monday Dunn's Funeral Home 244-2121 ilesfuneralhomes.com Margaret V.
Seibert Dunn's Funeral Home 244-2121 ilesfuneralhomes.com DAVID GRIFFITH Urbandale David Griffith, former personnel director for the city of Des Moines, died February 19, 2009. He was 88. A 60 year resident of Des Moines, he was born November 13, 1920 in Hammond, Indiana, to Mary (nee Byer) and Robert Griffith. He attended Drake University on a full track and cross country scholarship, and was designated All American Cross-country Runner in 1941. Griffith continued to run until age 84, competing in and winning four marathons as well as numerous 5k and 10k runs.
He served as board member and treasurer of the Drake also as a timer and chief timer of the Drake Relays and other NCAA track events. In 2001 Griffith was recognized for both his service to Drake and accomplishments in the community with the awarding of the Double Award from Drake University. Enlisting in the Army Air Force in WWII, he was stationed in Italy with the 2nd Fighter Squadron as a P-51 fighter pilot, and flew 50 missions over central and southern Europe for which he received the Distinguished Flying Cross. After WWII he returned to Drake University, graduating in 1946 with a Bach- elors Degree in Business Administration. He joined the Iowa Air Guard which was subsequently activated during the Korean Conflict, and continued to fly with the Air Guard for 29 years, becoming one of the country's oldest fighter pilots until his retirement with the rank of colonel.
In addition to his wife, Nancy (nee Cleveland) of Urbandale, he is survived by a brother, Lin Griffith of Hughson, CA; three children, Donna Turlinski of NY; Robert Griffith of Ankeny; Marcia Witkowski of Minneapolis; three granddaughters, Natasha Turlinski; Jennifer Granzow; Katherine Witkowski; four grandsons, Charles Turlinski III; Jacob Turlinski; Robert Griffith; Alexander Witkowski; and a great-grandson, Drew Granzow. Interment will be held on February 27, 2009, at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m., at Iles Funeral HomesWestover Chapel in Des Moines. A reception hosted by the family will be held at Deerfield Retirement Community at 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations can be made to Drake University, Office of Alumni and Development, 2507 University Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa 50311, to benefit this April's 100th running of the Drake Relays. ILES Westover Chapel 6337 Hickman Road Service Sensitivity Hamilton's Funeral Services www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com Hamilton's 605 Lyon Street 243-5221 Lura F.
Grossnickle 11 AM Monday at the funeral home Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens 121 NW 60th Avenue 289-2442 Francis M. Huss 12 PM Monday at the funeral home Information 243-5221 George Heaberlin Gary Lee Hutzel Ale Alex" Ugarte Olache George Smith Phyllis Stutes Online condolences may be made Man robs pharmacy of painkillers The Des Moines Register An unidentified man who demanded narcotic painkillers robbed a Franklin Avenue pharmacy at gunpoint Friday evening. The suspect entered Medicap Pharmacy, 5802 Franklin at about 5:35 p.m. and ordered employees to hand over drugs while he brandished a black handgun, according to a police report. No injuries were reported, but the assailant reportedly made the drugstore owner turn over his driver's license and threatened to kill him if police were alerted.
The gunman ordered the pharmacy's owner and another clerk to fill a white plastic bag with six or seven bottles of OxyContin, a high-strength prescription painkiller, police said. No arrests had been made. MEDAL FROM PAGE 1B the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Overseas Service Ribbon and Army Service Ribbon. "It's a great loss, but we want to keep his memory alive," Boswell said. Cooper took his own life in July 2005 after he returned from service in Iraq as a member of the U.S.
Army Reserve. He was 23. Cooper suffered from post stress disorder, and Jones said she would continue the fight to raise awareness of the condition. For the last several years, Jones and Boswell have pushed for the delivery of the medals and ribbons, which were awarded but never sent to Cooper when he was alive. Jones wore a heartshaped pin with a picture of her son on her lapel during the ceremony.
About 20 friends and relatives shifted their eyes between a photo of Cooper placed on an easel and Jones while Boswell gave her the awards. Jones carefully held the medals and ribbons. She moved slowly about the room to show them to each of her son's loved ones. Cooper was a martial arts enthusiast who loved stunt bike riding, roller hockey and just about "anything that could go fast," his mother said with a smile. Jones wants people to remember what needs to be done to keep post traumatic stress disorder from taking more soldiers when they return from war.
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