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William Glen Godfrey

Birth	:	18 Apr 1925 Brumley, Miller County, Missouri, USA
Death	:	19 Mar 2015 Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Riverside Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.0583000, -92.9131012
Description	:	Glen Godfrey, 89, of Marshalltown, died Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery with full military honors by the combined VFW Harry C. Harter Post #839 and American Legion Post #46. Born William Glen Godfrey on April 18th, 1925, in Brumley, MO, he was the son of Ray and Pearl (Robinette) Godfrey. At a young age, his family moved to the Marshalltown area, where he began... Read More	Glen Godfrey, 89, of Marshalltown, died Thursday, March 19th, 2015 at the Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday, March 24th, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. He will be laid to rest in the Riverside Cemetery with full military honors by the combined VFW Harry C. Harter Post #839 and American Legion Post #46. Born William Glen Godfrey on April 18th, 1925, in Brumley, MO, he was the son of Ray and Pearl (Robinette) Godfrey. At a young age, his family moved to the Marshalltown area, where he began schooling. He left school to help on the family farm and then enlisted in the United States Navy, serving our country proudly from September 21st, 1943 until May 8th, 1946. Glen served on the USS Ommaney Bay that was tragically sunk on January 4th, 1945. He was rescued by the USS New Mexico and served on that ship until his honorable discharge. On July 5th, 1947, he was united in marriage to the love of his life, Rosa Pauline Dobbs, in Newton, Iowa. They made their home in Marshalltown where he drove a beer truck from 1949 until 1963, then owned and operated Glen’s Tap on East Main Street. In 1972, he joined his son, Toby, in the operation of Godfrey Motors and remained active in the business until the fall of 2014. Glen loved to spend time on his farm that he bought at the age of 65 and drive his Gator around the land. He enjoyed horse racing, fishing in the farm pond, old cars going for rides and treasured his family- especially the grand and great-grandkids. Left to cherish his memory are his son, Toby (Janice) Godfrey of Marshalltown, grandchildren- Paul Godfrey, Kendra Davis, Jason (Megan) Godfrey and David Godfrey all of Marshalltown and great-grandchildren- Kallie and Cole Davis and Jackson Godfrey all of Marshalltown. In death, he rejoined his beloved Rosa who died in 2010, his parents, and sister, Marie Warnell who died at age 33. Funeral services for William "Glen" Godfrey, 89, of Marshalltown, were held at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, March 24, 2015, at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home. Pastor Kerry Jech officiated and Marilyn Spafford offered special music. Paul Godfrey, David Godfrey, Jason Godfrey, Jeff Chapman, Jay Hansen and Dick Warnell served as pallbearers. Glen was laid to rest in Riverside Cemetery. The Mitchell Family Funeral Home was entrusted with caring for Glen and his family.

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Where is William Glen Godfrey's memorial?
William Glen Godfrey's memorial is located at: Riverside Cemetery, Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA.
When did William Glen Godfrey death?
William Glen Godfrey death on 19 Mar 2015 in Des Moines, Polk County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Glen Godfrey's memorial?
Latitude: 42.0583000
Longitude: -92.9131012

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Riverside Cemetery
Marshalltown, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0583000, -92.9131012

2. Hartwell Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0555420, -92.9351100

3. Iowa Veterans Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0528620, -92.9344550

4. Brown Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0838000, -92.8889000

5. Quinn Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0833208, -92.8743664

6. Rose Hill Memorial Gardens Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0092010, -92.9021988

7. Iowa River Brethren Church Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0614490, -92.8257610

8. Marietta Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0675011, -93.0008011

9. Center School Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9954270, -92.9463690

10. Albion Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.1042010, -92.9863820

11. Rock Valley Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0078011, -92.8452988

12. Wallin Cemetery
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Coordinate: 42.0527661, -92.8140879

13. Hixite Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0786018, -93.0141983

14. Prairieville Cemetery
Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1371994, -92.9233017

15. Green Mountain Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1026250, -92.8242800

16. Bowles Cemetery
Green Mountain, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0493147, -92.8053903

17. Timber Creek Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.9678001, -92.9100037

18. Hartland Friends Cemetery
Marietta, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0790000, -93.0412500

19. LaMoille Cemetery
LaMoille, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0194016, -93.0391998

20. Gaer Ballard Cemetery
Albion, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.1290000, -93.0187000

21. Friends Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0062000, -92.7856000

22. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Le Grand, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 42.0210991, -92.7758026

23. Trinity Lutheran Cemetery
Dillon, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9650002, -92.8227997

24. Immaculate Conception Cemetery
Haverhill, Marshall County, USA
Coordinate: 41.9436720, -92.9572400