Dick Hollingsworth
March 26, 2015
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Richard K. “Dick” Hollingsworth, 86, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2015 at the Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Dick was born July 5, 1928 in Des Moines to Harold and Hazel (McElroy) Hollingsworth. He was a lifelong Southsider, graduating from Lincoln High School and Drake University. On June 6, 1952, he was united in marriage to Marge Chalmers. Dick was a Korean War veteran and a businessman in the community. He spent his retirement years helping children. Dick never met a stranger and had a hug for everybody. He was a lifelong active member of Park Avenue Christian Church.
Dick is survived by his children, David (Patty) Hollingsworth, Rick (Sharon) Hollingsworth, Tim (Reene) Hollingsworth and Mary Ann (Dan) Hannan; brother, John Hollingsworth; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marge Hollingsworth.
The family will greet friends from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, March 29, 2015 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at Park Avenue Christian Church, 3219 SW 9th Street followed by burial at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to Park Avenue Christian Church Youth Programs.
Online contributions may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Holly & Jim Lawyer
03/30/2015
Dear Woody, Patty & Family,
Our thoughts are with you, and we send you our prayers. Hoping you find comfort in all the wonderful memories of your Dad.
Hollie & Tracie (Mehl) Price
03/30/2015
Dear Dave, Rick, Tim & Mary Ann,
Sending our deepest sympathies to you and prayers for comfort because of the loss of your dad. He and your mom were my (Tracie) favorite Sunday school teachers years ago. Hoping you can draw strength from each other as you are together during this difficult time.
Nancy Sheets Hidges
03/29/2015
Tim & Family: So sorry for your family. Your Dad was a great person and I know it is a great loss for all of you. He will be greatly missed. So glad I had the privilege of knowing him and working with him. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.
Denise Fredregill
03/29/2015
Mary,
I am so sorry for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Rev. Craig Robertson
03/28/2015
Dear Hollingsworth family: I loved your father and your family like they were my own. I would call you extended family. I am sorry i cannot attend Dick's funeral because I am the minister of Ottawa KS FCC. You will be in my prayers as you celebrate a great and loving mans life. I will miss him. God bless
Rev. Craig Robertson
Ann Moeller
03/28/2015
I remember Dick from many, many, many years ago. He was a friend of my father, Lewis Patterson. Dick was always so friendly and kind to me. My dad died in 1980 when he was only 51 years old. Many years later I saw Dick and introduced myself. We had a nice chat. My prayers go out to Dick's family and all who loved him. God's blessings to all of you.
Luke Tapscott
03/28/2015
Tim- I was sorry to hear about your Dad passing away. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Marianna Tuttle Hall
03/27/2015
David - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at the loss of your father. May you find peace in the memories you have.
Beth Schlotfeldt
03/27/2015
Mary, so sorry to hear about your father. Thinking of you and your family.