"Coach Duvall will definitely be missed. I had the privlidge of having him coach a team I played on back 1994. He had been retired for some time, but chose to step up and coach our team when our previous coach left to take a new job. His attention to detail and knowledge of basketball was fantastic as was his passon for teaching youth. I consider myself lucky for getting to share that short time with him."
In loving memory of
George Richard Duvall
July 27, 1927 - July 11, 2013
George Duvall, age 85, of Des Moines formerly of Ames died Thursday July 11th at Mercy Medical Center in Des Moines. A gathering of friends and family will be 3:00- 5:00 p.m. July 14th, 2013 with a time of sharing at 4:00 p.m. at Iowa Hall of Pride 330 Park Street Des Moines, Iowa. Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care is assisting the family in these arrangements.
George was born on July 27, 1927 in Ames, the son of Volney C. and Lucille (Finch) Duvall. He graduated from Ames High School in 1946 and was a member of the 1945 Ames High State Championship Basketball Team. He was inducted into the United States Army in 1946. He graduated from University of Utah with a Bachelors Degree. George married Theone DuPre on September 15, 1951. He received his Master's Degree from ISU in 1969. George was a math teacher and coached basketball, football and golf in the Iowa communities of New Market, Stratford, Belle Plaine, Algona, Independence, and returning to Ames. At Independence, he coached the 1964 State Boys Golf Champions Team. At Ames, he coached basketball and golf squads competed in the state basketball tournaments 5 times in 9 years; 1966 fourth place, 1967, state runner up, 1969 first round, 1970 third place, 1973 state championship and in golf 1968 state championship, and 1971 runner up. Retiring from coaching in 1973 he continued to teach until 1990. He was involved in the Iowa State Education Association serving as State President in 1978-1979 and again in 1980-1982 and also worked with performance learning systems as an instructor. He served on the Iowa High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame Committee, selected to the Iowa High School Basketball Hall of Fame in 1982, The Ames High School Little Cyclone Hall of Fames in 1994 and the Independence Hall of Fame in 1994. He and Theone moved to Des Moines in 1997. He held a lifelong interest in playing golf and bridge, and thoroughly enjoyed watching all sports especially basketball, baseball and football.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Theone Mary Duvall, who took care of him like no other could. Sons; Ben Duvall of Fredericksburg, VA and his daughters Jenny Jenkins and Katie Brown and Max Duvall of Davenport and his wife Lauri and their daughter Michaela.
George was especially proud of his granddaughter Michaela for her accomplishments in gymnastics, volleyball, and track. His often stated goal the past 18 years was to see Michaela graduate from high school and she did on June 2, 2013.
Memorials may be directed to Ames High School Athletic Department.
On line condolences may be directed to www.grandonfuneralandcrematincare.com
Tributes
"Dear Theone, Our sympathy to you and your family. He will be missed by so many that looked up to him all these years. We pray that you may feel God's love and strength. George and Jan Beran "
"Theone and family, I will remember George as a great coach and teacher. My deepest sympathy. "
"George was a great guy and I have many fond memories from so many years of friendship. My deepest sympathy."
"Theone, Ben and Max, i have such fond memories of George,as a teacher and throughmyfrirndship with Max. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. George will be mussed"
"Theone and family. Sorry to hear about George. If you recall, I attended New Market High School when George first coached there. My sympathy to you and your family."
"He will be missed"
"Dear Theone and family, Our thoughts are with you during this time. We want you to know that we sincerely appreciated all that George did in support of ISEA. He was a model of inspiration for Iowa teachers. Thank you for sharing him with us!"