Hancock County Journal-Pilot
Carthage, Illinois
Wednesday
July 19, 2006DR. WILLIAM VANCE
June 8, 1926 -- July 11, 2006
Dr. William A. Vance, 80, of Hamilton, died Tuesday, July 11, 2006, at his home in Hamilton.
He was born on June 8, 1926, in Carthage, a son of W. A. and Lydia Akers Vance. He married Leora M. Worrell on June 10, 1973.
He is survived by his wife, Leora of Hamilton; one daughter, Aimee Vance (Dennis) Woodworth of Mendon; six sons, Ronald (Jody) Vance of San Diego, Calif., John (Diane) Vance of Keokuk, Iowa, Donald Vance of Davenport, Iowa, Laurant "Lonnie" Vance of Iowa City, Iowa, Rodney (Kathy) Vance of Iowa City and David Vance of Florida; 14 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Maxine Lasswell; and two brothers, Sherman Vance and Dr. Thomas Vance.
He graduated from Palmer College of Chiropractic on Feb. 26, 1953. He began his practice in Keokuk on March 10, 1953, and served the tri-state area until his retirement. He loved chiropractic and enjoyed seeing people get well. His favorite slogan regarding chiropractic is "It Works!" He was a charter member of the American Chiropractic Association and a charter member of the Chiropractic Society of Iowa. He was a veteran of WW II, serving in the Army Air Force. He was a member of Hamilton V.F.W. Post #5256 and Keokuk American Legion Post. He was a 50 year member of Denver Lodge #464, Denver, Gate City Chapter #7, Royal Arch Masons, Damancers Commandery #5 Knights Templain, Apolla Council of Keokuk, Valley of Quincy Consistory, KAABA Shrine of Davenport, Iowa, Order of Eastern Star and served as District Deputy Grand Master of the 7th Western District of the State of Illinois in 1982 and 1983. He was awarded the York Rite Cross of Honor in 1953. He was also a member of the Past Masters and Past Commanders of the York Rite, State of Iowa. Recently, he received an award for 50 years of loyal service from the Quincy Consistory. He served as captain of the Keokuk Chief Patrol for the Keokuk Shriners.
Masonic funeral services were held July 15, at Lamporte Funeral Home in Carthage, the Denver Masonic Lodge officiated. Burial was in Harmony Cemetery at rural Carthage with full military services at the graveside.
Memorials in memory of Dr. William A. Vance may be made to Denver Masonic Lodge #464 A.F. & A.M.
Lamporte Funeral Home of Carthage is in charge of arrangements.
HCJP 7-19-06
William A. Vance
