"Dear Mrs.Calhoun,David,Dale,Joe,and Mary, I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and father. It is never easy losing a loved one. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this sad and difficutlt time."
In loving memory of
Victor Calhoun
May 19, 1936 - March 10, 2008
Victor R. Calhoun, 71, of Mt. Pleasant, IA, died Monday, March 10, 2008, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 13, 2008, beginning at 12:00 p.m. at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel where the family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening. A memorial service will be held Friday, March 14, 2008, at 11:00 a.m. at the Olson - Powell Memorial Chapel with Pastor Henry Ledbetter officiating. Memorials have been established to the Henry County Nature Center or to the Mt. Pleasant Public Library in his memory. Born May 19, 1936, in Henry County, Victor Richard was the son of Victor and Mary Ellen (Manning) Calhoun Sr. On November 30, 1955, he married Marilyn Mueller in Tupelo, MS. He received his education from the Liberty Country School and Pleasant Lawn School. Victor was a lifelong farmer and was employed with CBQ Railroad as a fireman and assistant engineer for ten years. Victor owned and operated E C Roofing for 35 years. He retired in 1998. Mr. Calhoun was a hunting and fishing enthusiast. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He enjoyed woodcarving, building furniture, wrapping fishing poles, gun-smithing, leather crafting, building birdhouses and other crafts. Along with his wife Marilyn, he is survived by three sons, David (fianc Cookie Spinner), Dale (Becky) Calhoun, and Joe Calhoun and one daughter, Mary (Alan) Raymer all of Mt. Pleasant, IA. Also surviving is one sister Martha (Don) Whaley of Mt. Pleasant, IA; eleven grandchildren, Ben, Chad, Christie, Corey, Ashley, Tiffany, Kelsey, Daniel, Matt, Jill and Chris; three great-grandchildren, Alex, John and Luke; along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Edmond "Bill" Calhoun.
Tributes
"Thinking of you."
"Marilyn & family, Martha & Don, Even though it's been many years since I've seen Vic, I have fond memories of his kindness and humor. He was always glad to see you and I'll always remember him waving to me while working on a roof in town. My prayers are with all of you."
"To Dave and Calhoun Familt i am sorry to hear of Vics passing he was a good man and will be missed.y sincere condolences."
"Dear Calhoun family. Sorry to hear about your loss. We're thinking of you during this difficult time. Vic was a good man and will be missed."
"Dear Marilyn & Family, Sorry to hear about Vic. Can remember when you and Vic got married. We've thought of you guys often. Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Love, Sondra & Lynn"
"Martha, Don and the Calhoun Family; Our thoughts and prayers are with you. It is hard to let a loved one go, but we have to remind ourselves that God had plans for Vic. It sounds like he had alot of stories to tell. Share and have people to share his stories with the family. Hold on to those memories. God Bless. Peace Be With The Family. John, Rachael, Craig, Sharon, Carson, :}, John, Graig (Sprout), Lisa, :} and Christopher Stauffer"
"Dear Marilyn and Family, Vic was a good fellow. The few times I got to set and visit with him, he always had a fine story to tell. The story was interesting and with a lot of humor. He will be missed. Kathleen and I send our thoughts and prayers for you and the family."
"To the Calhoun family. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Sorry for your loss. Cyndi Custer"