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Richard Gary King

Birth	:	30 Mar 1939 Mount Pleasant, Henry County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	21 Dec 2017 Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.9534000, -91.5444000
Description	:	Richard (Dick) Gary King, 78, of Ankeny, died on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery in Mount Pleasant. Memorials may be directed to the family to be used at its discretion. Richard King was born on March 30, 1939, in Mount Pleasant, to Iliff and Flossie King. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1957, attended Iowa Wesleyan College, moved to Des Moines in 1960 and resided in Ankeny since 1973.... Read More	Richard (Dick) Gary King, 78, of Ankeny, died on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2017, at Israel Family Hospice House in Ames. Burial will be in Forest Home Cemetery in Mount Pleasant. Memorials may be directed to the family to be used at its discretion. Richard King was born on March 30, 1939, in Mount Pleasant, to Iliff and Flossie King. He graduated from Mount Pleasant High School in 1957, attended Iowa Wesleyan College, moved to Des Moines in 1960 and resided in Ankeny since 1973. He married Marguerite Scala of Albia. He worked in hobby and craft sales and management at Dealer’s Hobby in Des Moines, then worked for the State of Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division, including the opening of the warehouse in Ankeny. He retired in 2004. Richard served on the Ankeny Board of Adjustment 20 years and also served as Ankeny High School Booster Club president. He was a volunteer for Boy Scout Troop 88 and Den 2. He served in the U.S. Army Reserves from 1962-69. Richard loved all sports, but baseball clearly was his favorite, being an avid New York Yankees fan. He coached his children’s baseball and softball teams for many years in Highland Park Little League, Ankeny Little League and Ankeny Girls Softball Association. He also coached Parks and Recreation basketball and soccer teams. He was a big fan of all Ankeny high school athletics, and served for many years as the baseball press box announcer and official scorekeeper, receiving an award from the Iowa High School Baseball Coaches Association in 1995. Richard was an avid Iowa Hawkeyes fan, yet supported his three children when they attended Iowa State University. He also enjoyed watching auto races and woodworking. Richard is survived by three children; six grandchildren; one brother; one sister-in-law, Sue; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Edd, Bob and Ray King; and one sister, Selma Simmons

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Richard Gary King's memorial is located at: Forest Home Cemetery, Mount Pleasant, Henry County, USA.
When did Richard Gary King death?
Richard Gary King death on 21 Dec 2017 in Ames, Story County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Richard Gary King's memorial?
Latitude: 40.9534000
Longitude: -91.5444000

Family Members:

Parent

Iliff Frederick King

(1903 - 1993)

Flossie Elizabeth Ford King

(1906 - 1975)

Siblings

Selma Louise King Simmons

(1924 - 2012)

Robert Fredrick King

(1926 - 2006)

Edward Marle King

(1933 - 1986)

Raymond L King

(1941 - 2003)

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