Obituary
Franklin (Frank) William Wilson, age 73, of Grimes, IA, went to his eternal home after finishing his work for the Lord on February 28, 2022.
Frank served in the Air Force for 4 yrs during Viet Nam. At the time of his death, he was the approved volunteer Chaplain of the 5th Judicial District and loved serving the men at the Fort Des Men's Correctional Facility as Chaplain for Crossroad Ministry.
Frank loved meeting people and getting to know them. He looked forward to spending time with and serving his Grace West Church family in a new ministry. But Frank's family was his pride and joy. He loved getting together with sons, daughters of his heart, and grandchildren as often as possible.
Frank are survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn, and their three children; Aaron (Kim) of Norwalk, IA, Ian (Jenny) of Brainerd, MN, and Seth (Mandy) of Ramsey, MN, 5 grandchildren, father in law Vernon Irwin of Pine River, MN, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Leota Hilton of Waterloo.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Grace West Church, 6820 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines, IA 50266 on Saturday, March 19th, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the church.
Frank served in the Air Force for 4 yrs during Viet Nam. At the time of his death, he was the approved volunteer Chaplain of the 5th Judicial District and loved serving the men at the Fort Des Men's Correctional Facility as Chaplain for Crossroad Ministry.
Frank loved meeting people and getting to know them. He looked forward to spending time with and serving his Grace West Church family in a new ministry. But Frank's family was his pride and joy. He loved getting together with sons, daughters of his heart, and grandchildren as often as possible.
Frank are survived by his wife of 48 years, Marilyn, and their three children; Aaron (Kim) of Norwalk, IA, Ian (Jenny) of Brainerd, MN, and Seth (Mandy) of Ramsey, MN, 5 grandchildren, father in law Vernon Irwin of Pine River, MN, and extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents Paul and Leota Hilton of Waterloo.
A Celebration of Life will be held at Grace West Church, 6820 Ashworth Rd West Des Moines, IA 50266 on Saturday, March 19th, at 11:00 am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the church.
