04/15/2013
Arthur Willard Angus formerly of Des Moines.
Arthur, 93, passed away on April 15, 2013. His funeral will be at 11 a.m., Friday, at Merle Hay Funeral Home, 4400 Merle Hay Road. Visitation will begin at 9 a.m.
Arthur Willard Angus, the son of Herbert and Nettie Angus, was born December 19, 1919, in Sioux City, IA, and graduated from Knoxville High School in 1939.
A longtime Beaverdale resident, he retired from the Des Moines Union Railroad. Arthur enjoyed tennis when he was younger, and golf when he retired.
He also liked playing billiards and working with his hands. Arthur was generous, always giving to others before himself.
Arthur is remembered by his son, John (Jan) Angus of Des Moines; daughter, Pamela Angus Griffith of Ankeny; beloved brothers, Earl Angus of Silver Springs, MD and Burton (Olivia) Angus of Niceville, FL; five grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren.