Alan H. Pond, 79, of Swisher, Iowa, passed away peacefully at his home Saturday, November 3, 2018. Visitation: 4 - 7 p.m. Wednesday, November 7, 2018, at Murdoch-Linwood Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Private Family burial: Anderson Cemetery, Swisher.
Alan was born February 3, 1939, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Clarence and Bernice Pond. Alan was married for 55 wonderful years to Celia Pond. To this union four children were born, Mark "Bubba" (Kim) Pond of Watauga, Texas, Mary (Mike) Schutte of Janesville, Wisconsin, Mike Pond of Swisher and Joe (Kelly) Pond of Swisher. Alan was blessed with ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Alan cherished family, friends, the Iowa Hawkeyes and spending winters in Texas and Mesa, Arizona with Celia. He enjoyed spending time with his siblings camping and fishing in Prairie Du Chien, Wisconsin. Alan was an original true Ford enthusiast. He was employed at ADM Corn Sweeteners for 33 and a half years.
Alan's family wishes to extend our sincerest gratitude to Dr. Samuel Wood and all at Hall-Perrine Cancer Center and Unity Point Hospice, especially Suzanne and Angie.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials be directed to Unity Point Hospice in Alan's name.
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