1912
Gladys
2013
Gladys L. Williams
April 15, 1912 — February 16, 2013
Gladys L. Williams, age 100, of East Moline, died Saturday, February 16, 2013 at Illini Restorative Care Center, Silvis.
Private family services will be held at a later date and burial will be at Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Esterdahl Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gladys was born April 15, 1912 in Whiting, Kansas, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Arthur) Wasson. She married Howard Williams in February, 1935 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1968. She then married Gordon Oliver in 1978 in Windsor, Ontario. He preceded her in death.
Gladys was a member of First Baptist Church in Moline. She loved to travel and spend winters in Florida. Gladys was very active well into her 90's.
SURVIVORS
Sons Jim (Judy) Williams Geneseo, IL
Rev. Dr. Lawrence (Rev. Dr. Jeri) Williams Pennsylvania
Son-in-law James Welch Hoyt Lakes, MN
17 Grandchildren, 36 Great Grandchildren, 21 Great, Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dolores Welch; and brothers Harold and Frank Wasson.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Private family services will be held at a later date and burial will be at Moline Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association. Esterdahl Mortuary is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gladys was born April 15, 1912 in Whiting, Kansas, the daughter of Ernest and Margaret (Arthur) Wasson. She married Howard Williams in February, 1935 in Shawnee, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on February 28, 1968. She then married Gordon Oliver in 1978 in Windsor, Ontario. He preceded her in death.
Gladys was a member of First Baptist Church in Moline. She loved to travel and spend winters in Florida. Gladys was very active well into her 90's.
SURVIVORS
Sons Jim (Judy) Williams Geneseo, IL
Rev. Dr. Lawrence (Rev. Dr. Jeri) Williams Pennsylvania
Son-in-law James Welch Hoyt Lakes, MN
17 Grandchildren, 36 Great Grandchildren, 21 Great, Great Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dolores Welch; and brothers Harold and Frank Wasson.
Online condolences may be expressed to the family by visiting her obituary at www.esterdahl.com.
Interment Details
Moline Memorial Park
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