John P. Hodson
July 13, 2014
On July 13th we said goodbye to a wonderful husband, father, and grandfather who fought a short but courageous battle with cancer. John Hodson was born November 2nd, 1943 in Des Moines, Iowa to John J and Beverly F. Hodson. He was a loyal Des Moines “Eastsider” who taught history and government at Brody Junior High and finished his career at East High School. He was an avid wood worker whose creations were large and small and beautifully crafted. Family was the center of his world, especially his three granddaughters.
After John graduated from East High School, he attended William Penn College where he earned his teaching certificate. He later attended Drake where he earned a master’s degree in education. After marrying his HS sweetheart, Trudy, he was blessed with two sons, Jeff and Chris. Having grown up in a construction- working family, he also supplemented his income by tending brick layers in the summers and also completed several home remodeling projects. His love of wood projects was almost a full time job during his retirement years. In the latter years of his retirement he also enjoyed the rewarding experience of volunteering in the woodshop classroom at East High.
Those who are left to cherish his memory are his wife, Trudy; Sons, Jeff (Shannon), Chris (Londa); Granddaughters, Taylor, Ashley, and Abby; Brothers-in-law, Dick Smith and Randy Enterline. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Jo Enterline.
Funeral services will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, on Friday, July 18th at 2 PM. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 5 to 8 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made in his honor to the charity of choice.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Jim Wilson
07/22/2014
I was so sorry to hear of John's passing. I worked with him at Brody for many years and always enjoyed our conversations and his humor.
Jean (Long) Akers
07/20/2014
My condolences to John's family - Mr. Hodson ("JP") was a great teacher at Brody and even after 20+ years, I still remember his enthusiasm for teaching and how much I enjoyed his class. His impact was great and God must have needed another teacher to call him home.
Tom Best
07/18/2014
Trudy and Family, Connie and I are so sorry I could not believe what I was seeing when I opened the Register the other day. Please accept our prayers and know we would of been there if not for living in Mt Pleasant now. Take Care he was a good man. Tom And Connie Best
Leroy Blackledge
07/18/2014
I'm sorry to hear of John's passing. We worked together several years at Brody. He was indeed a good friend.
Melissa Speed
07/17/2014
To The Hodson Family-
I am so sorry for your loss. I will always remember Mr. Hodson's sense of humor while he was teaching. I will keep you in my prayers.
Rollie Bramhall
07/16/2014
So sorry to hear of John's passing. He was a good friend at Brody and East.
My prayers are with his family.
Jennifer Eaton-Bertagnolli
07/16/2014
Trudy, Jeff and Chris and family , I am so sorry to hear of John's passing . Sounds like you all have a wonderful life and now John is your angel watching from above with my father . I will be praying for you all and May God's peace be with you all .
Sally Peterson
07/16/2014
Trudy I remember how you loved John-I'm so sorry about the pain you must be in-Sounds like he was a wonderful man
Faith and Norman Huitt
07/15/2014
So sorry to hear of John's death. He taught so many students in his career and had a great influence on them. Many fun memories from Brody and our parties.