"Alex, My husband and I were friends of your Mom and Dad's many years ago. I am sorry to hear of his death. We were newlyweds together, the 4 of us,and spent many evenings in one of our homes,sharing dinner, playing cards, watching tv and laughing a lot. We were pregnant at the same time and Sharon and I even made our doctor appts at the same time so I could drive her(I had a car!). Your Dad and I both liked to cook so we had some great meals. Sharon and I were both from Arizona so we became great friends and if I am not mistaken(my memory is going!) Greg and my husband, Brad met when they worked together. I just wanted to write a note to you and let you know what great parents you had...30 yrs later and I still think of them with a smile. That's a great tribute to them. We moved back to Phoenix 28 yrs ago and I just heard about his death, otherwise I would have contacted you sooner. God Bless you. "
In loving memory of
Gregory Smith Wakefield
February 23, 1947 - March 2, 2010
Gregory Smith Wakefield, 63, of Middletown, died at 8:33 a.m. Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Blair House in Burlington.
Born February 23, 1947 in Burlington, he was the son of John B. and S. Lyn Smith Wakefield. On January 22, 1977 he married Sharon R. Donnelly in Yuma, Arizona. She preceded him in death on April 20, 1979.
Mr. Wakefield was a 1966 graduate of Danville High School and attended Southeastern Community College. He worked in the metalworking department of Federal Mogul for 10 years.
Mr. Wakefield was of the Christian faith and active in the Danville-Middletown Community Fund and assistant scout master for Troop 70 of Middletown. He was an excellent cook, mechanic and artisan of stained glass and leather craft. He had an interest in motorsports and crewed for Larry Beck's super modified race team that raced at 34 Raceway and Donnellson Dirt Track from 1987 - 1990.
Survivors include one son, Alex Clayton Wakefield of Burlington and three sisters, Denys Ackerman of Burlington, Dawn Hales of Mediapolis and Jan Worden of Burlington.
His wife and parents preceded him in death.
The celebration of life service for Mr. Wakefield will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 6th, in Lunning Chapel. The family will receive friends for one hour prior to the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials have been established for Hospice of Central Iowa and Bill Hicks Foundation for Wildlife.
Tributes
"Alex, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. My sympathies are with you and your family."
"To Greg's family, Greg was a great classmate of DHS class of '66. I(Brenda) remember him well as a classmate at Middletown Elementary also.He was always so kind, and a great sense of humor. Words are so inadequate at this time. May God's love and grace be sufficient to meet your daily need for strength as you mourn. With sincere and heartfelt sumpathy. Herb & Brenda Grinstead (DHS class of '66)"