William Currie Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

William ?Gary? Currie, age 70, of Melrose, passed away Thursday March 31, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. Gary was born June 11, 1940 to Albert ?Al? and Florence (Sheedy) Currie in Melrose, Iowa Gary attended Dowling High School. After high school, Gary served his country as a MP in the National Guard. Gary also attended and graduated from the Iowa School of Beauty. Gary was a barber, a farmer and a entrepreneur. He owned the Wagon Wheel in Moravia and managed the Cozy Inn, The Red Barn, and The Landing. Gary attended St. Patrick?s Catholic Church in Melrose. Gary enjoyed the outdoors and hunting. Gary was a people person. He loved joking with and entertaining family and friends. He is survived by the love of his life, Sue Payne of Melrose; his children, Todd William (Susie) Currie of Des Moines, Kelly Jo (Jill) Currie of Russell; Brigette Shawn Adams of Des Moines; Kim (Fred) Flowers of Florida; and Matt Payne of Des Moines; eight grandchildren, Josh and Jake Currie, Daniel Fritz, Brittany and Cody Currie, Sara Flowers, Britteny, and Katelyn Payne; and two great grandchildren Ace and Kaedence Currie. Gary is also survived by a brother Ed Currie and a sister Maureen Forest. He was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Florence; a sister, Dee Rush, and a brother, Bobby, in infancy. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday April 5, 2011 at St. Patrick?s Catholic Church in Melrose, with Rev. Michael E. Volkmer C.PP.S. officiating. Burial will follow services at Mt. Calvary Cemetery in Melrose, with military rites provided by the American Legion, Howard Cessna Post #136. Visitation will be held from 9:00 A.M. until time of service, Tuesday, April 5, 2011 at St. Patrick?s Catholic Church in Melrose, with the family present. A memorial has been established to the family.

William Currie

June 11, 1940 - March 31, 2011