M. J. “SAM” KING, 79, of Clive, died Wednesday, March 5, at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines. A celebration of life for M.J. “SAM” KING will be held on Monday, March 10 at 3:00 p.m. at the Woodlands Creek Active Retirement Community Clubhouse, 12605 Woodlands Parkway, in Clive, IA, followed by visitation with family and friends.

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The family requests that any memorial contributions be made in Sam’s name to the Raccoon Valley Animal Sanctuary, P.O. Box 38, Boone, IA 50036 or the Animal Rescue League of Iowa, at www.arl-iowa.org. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

M. J. “SAM” KING is survived by:

Husband: Wayne King of Clive

Daughters: Carla (Patrick) McGinnis of Taos, NM, Michele Perdue of Cumming

Brother: Lester Wheatley (Elleen) of Elk Horn

2 Grandchildren