Raymond W. Lincoln

INTERMENT: Glenwood Cemetery, Glenwood, Iowa

Memorials may be made to the Pacific Junction United Methodist Church, Pacific Junction, Iowa

Raymond W. Lincoln; 85, of Glenwood, Iowa formerly of Pacific Junction, Iowa entered into eternal rest on January 17, 2005 in Omaha, NE. He was born Oct. 13, 1919 in Pacific Junction, Iowa to Marcus de Lafayette & Georgia (Curtis) Lincoln.

Raymond graduated from Pacific Junction High School. He faithfully served his country during WWII in the Army and was the recipient of a purple heart. Raymond was united in marriage to Betty Julian Doan on March 7, 1949 in Council Bluffs, Iowa. They made their home in Pacific Junction where Raymond farmed for many years. He was also employed as a mechanic for International Harvester, Boyle’s Farm Equipment and the State Highway Commission. He loved farming, his horses and working on tractors. Spending time with his family and grandchildren was something Raymond always enjoyed. His family will always remember his characteristic chuckle.

Raymond was preceded in death by his parents, wife Betty on March 14, 2000, brothers Earl Lincoln and Ralph (Pat) Lincoln and sister: Esther Lemonds. He is survived by his children: Steve & wife Kathie Lincoln of Council Bluffs, Iowa; Douglas Lincoln of Pacific Junction, Iowa; Julie & husband Joe Belt of Glenwood, Iowa; 5 Grandchildren: Jennifer Lincoln, Ryan Lincoln, Brent Lincoln, Lisa Taylor and Amy Reafleng; 3 sisters: Margaret Mintle of Glenwood, Iowa; Helen Wingfield of Pacific Junction, Iowa; Vera Smith of Firestone, CO; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends.

Visitation:Wednesday, January 19, 2005
7:00 PM
212 South Locust – P.O. Box 10
Glenwood, IA51534

Service:Thursday, January 20, 2005
11:00 AM
212 South Locust – P.O. Box 10
Glenwood, IA51534