Willard D. Dainty Obituary (1933 - 2010)

Willard (Will) Duane Dainty passed away on January 5, 2010, after a long battle with bone cancer. Willard was born August 12, 1933 in Knoxville, Iowa to Wilbert and Alice Dainty. He spent all of his childhood years in Knoxville. After graduating from Knoxville High School, he moved to Des Moines. He was united to marriage to Joyce Erb in 1959 and they made their home in Carlisle, Iowa. Willard worked for Ford Motor Company for several years and also worked for Townsend Engineering for twenty years retired in 1990 from Townsend. During his employment with Townsend, he and his wife were able to be part of their company trips traveling to Hawaii, Puerto Rico, The Bahamas, Las Vegas and several other wonderful places with many joyous memories. Willard really enjoyed life and especially like the time he spent with his wife at their cabin at Lake Rathbun. He loved boating, fishing and watching sunsets, but always had to be back to watch Nascar races on Sundays with his sons. He also enjoyed special times with his two grad-daughters Darcy and Tiffany and his grandson Austin, who made him several drawings, which Willard treasured. Willard was a very special person. He had several medical issues throughout his life yet always remained in good spirits and cheerful at all times. He truly loved people, and his family. He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Joyce, sons Rick (Julie) Dainty of Carlisle, Tod Dainty of Indianola, three grandchildren, Austin, Darcy and Tiffany, and a sister Thayne (Larry) Ireland of Ankeny. Also nephew Chad Ireland, nieces Brook Ireland, Terri Dainty, and Sunny Dainty. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilbert and Alice Dainty, brother David Dainty, and a niece Sabra Ireland. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday January 8, 2010 at Peterson Funeral Home in Carlisle, with family present to greet friends. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., January 9, 2010 at the Carlisle United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Carlisle Fire and Rescue Department. Online condolences may be made at www.petersonfunerals.com