"Dear Kay and Patrick: So sorry to read of your loss. We have lost touch with your family since the boys got older, but we sure enjoyed the years we had; Les working with Bill and playing bridge together. We remember how happy Bill was to have his son. Our son Joel and family live in Wellsville, Ks., which is very close to Lawrence. Maybe we will see Patrick at the Kansas vs Southern Miss. game.(Les's alma mater). With Sincere Sympathy, Marlene and Lester Kavan "
In loving memory of
William "Bill" K. Naughton
June 5, 1923 - July 23, 2009
William K. Naughton age 86, of Ames died Thursday, July 23 at Abington on Grand in Ames, Iowa. A visitation will be 4:00 - 7:00 PM Sunday, July 26th at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames, with a 4:00 PM Rosary and a 7:00PM Vigil Service. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10:30 AM Monday, July 27, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Ames with Burial at St. Peter and Paul Cemetery in rural in Gilbert.
William K. Naughton was born June 5, 1923 in Sioux City, the son of John M. and Florence (Davenport) Naughton. He graduated from West Des Moines Dowling Catholic High School. He then graduated from Loras College in Dubuque. He was then inducted in to the US Navy during WW II and the Korean Conflict. William married Kathleen Baldus on December 28, 1966 at St. Theresa's Catholic Church in Des Moines. He was employed as a Field Agent for the Internal Revenue Service in Des Moines until he retired. He then sold Real Estate for Iowa Reality. In 1989 Bill and Kathleen moved to Belle Vista, AR and lived there until 2005 when they returned to Ames.
Bill was a member of St. Cecilia Catholic Church. The Knights of Columbus where he held a fourth degree. Bill was an avid golfer, Hawkeye Fan and Notre Dame Football Fan.
Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Naughton of Ames, Son, Patrick J. Naughton of Lawrence, KS, Brother, Jim Naughton of Mc Clean, VA, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his Parents, and Infant brother, and Brothers, Jack and Gordon.
Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family.
Tributes
"Dear Kay and Patrick, I am sorry to hear of your loss. I will keep you in my prayers. I fondly remember Wednesday nights and babysitting Patrick while you and Bill bowled. With sincere sorry, Mary Tiedeman (Mary O'Hara)"
"I am sorry to hear of Bills passing. I worked with Kay for a long time but have lost touch this last year.My thoughts and prayers are with you"
"Coach Pat, Sorry to hear of your Dad's passing. I'm sure he had a wonderful life, and I know he was very proud of you and your accomplishments. Please continue your efforts as a teacher and coach. No life can be better. Your KU friend always, Coach Bob Lockwood "
"Pat, I am sorry to hear of your father's passing. He was a great man. I enjoyed very much talking with him when I gave you a ride to Dowling your freshman year. He always had a story to tell of his life and how hard work will always pay off. You and your mother will be in my families prayer during this time. "
"Bill and I worked at IRS for many years. He was a true friend and a person you could trust and admire. I want to offer my thoughts and prayers to his wife and family. My Mass this day will be offered for him."