Dirk Reynolds
August 07, 2011
Dirk Mathias Reynolds, 25, passed away at his home August 7, 2011. He was born August 18, 1985 in Ames, Iowa, to Kim and Tari Reynolds. He graduated from Waukee High School and played soccer and hockey. He loved music and attended many concerts. He will be remembered for his big heart and free spirit.
Dirk is survived by his parents; brothers, J.J. (Jessica) Reynolds and Austin Shetler; grandparents, Bea Reynolds and Skip and Jill Speece; three nieces; and a host of aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandmother, Maradell Thomas; grandfather, Arvin Reynolds; and uncle, Steven Reynolds.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Friday, August 12, 2011, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of Dirk.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Chelsea
05/28/2014
I miss him dearly.....with my whole heart. I owe him my appreciation for the simple things in life. I will never forget him.
Gary Hayek
09/01/2011
I wish to express my sincere sympathy to the family of Dirk Reynolds.
I regret that my expression of sympathy is so belated but I only learned about Dirk's passing today.
I wish to express a special message of sympathy to his grandmother, Bea Reynolds, who I have known and respected for a number of years.
As a way of identifying myself, Bea and I have served with the Beginning Experience of Des Moines team for about a decade.
Again I extend my sympathy and ask for the Lord to extend his peace to everyone.
Gary Hayek
Ottumwa, Iowa
crystal canakes
08/22/2011
Dirk was a great guy! It is sad to see him go! He had such a great personality and was a great guy! He will always be remembered! My heart goes to the family!
hannah kirby
08/12/2011
I will always remember the amazing memories Dirk and I had since I met and became close to him over the years..especially coming out to spend time with Teri and Dirk in Kentucky..that was a big turning point in my life as well as his. You are an amazing mom to have raised such an amazing son. He will never be forgotten. I regret being in Colorado and not in Iowa during this time of sorrow. Much love DIrk!
Lisa
08/12/2011
JJ, Jess and family,
It's so hard knowing what you are going through. I cannot find words to express my sympathy. My heart is with you and your family during this painful time. Although it will never stop hurting, you will someday find some comfort in memories you've made, those will never go away. There is nothing that compares to what you have with a sibling. Sending all my love and hoping that your heart finds peace. I'm so sorry JJ....
Julie Jepson
08/11/2011
Tari and Family:
I am soooo sorry to hear Dirk has passed away. Our family has such fond memories of Dirk here at our house. He was always, so polite, kind, with a smile on his face always. My son, Jack, and Dirk spent time together, mostly at your house when I think back Tari in Waukee. For awhile there, a Saturday didn't go by when Jack said, Mom can you take me to Dirk's. Jack was lucky to have been a friend of Dirks!!!! I remember the time Tari when you took Jack with you and Dirk to Colorado on vacation. Again, how lucky Jack was to be with Dirk on this vacation. Thank you Tari!!!. They called me from the top of a mountain in Colorado - there was excitement in Jack's voice, thanks to you and Dirk. My tears and heartache I feel. I can't imagine. My prayers with are with your family, May God Bless you!!
Julie, Jack and Hannah Jepson
Laura Bailey
08/10/2011
Kim, Tari, J.J, Austin, My heart goes out to you and your family. I know what it's like to lose a child. I am truely sorry for your loss. R.I.P Dirk.
Dee Douglas
08/11/2011
I'm so very, very sorry for your loss. There just are not words I can say to take away your pain, though I very much wish that I could. Know I love you and am praying for you and your family, Tari.
Janice
08/11/2011
Dirk was a great guy. Always sweet and polite to me. I wish he could of had more time here to explore the world. He will be missed greatly by his family and friends, God rest your soul Dirk, it was a tough road.
Nick Meurer
08/10/2011
To JJ, Jessica and the rest of the family of Dirk -
I cannot sympathize with you all enough. My heart goes out to all of you and especially to JJ, who I know Dirk admired and looked up to. Dirk was such a fantastic guy and he will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. Please know that you are all in my thoughts.
Much love,
Nick
Misty (Cowdin) Oliver
08/10/2011
Wish we could be there for you in your time of need but we will most definately be there with you in spirit.
~Misty Aaron Christopher & Lance Oliver
Mary McFarland
08/10/2011
My thoughts and prays are with you and your family, I didnt know Dirk long i met him while he was working at Aramark. He was always very nice and always greeted me with a smile i know he will be missed by many. God Bless
Kim DeFord and family
08/10/2011
My thoughts, prayers, and hugs are with all of you as you say good-bye to Dirk. I wish i could be there as you go through this sad time in your lives. I only met Dirk a few times, but he always had a warm smile on his face and a "hello" to go with it. I will never forget that smile. It is memories like those that will get you through the sad moments. May God be with each of you during this difficult time.
debi pepper
08/09/2011
I worked with Dirk in ankeny.I am so sorry for your loss. He was very young. May he find peace as he leaves this world to meet God.
Nancy Bisbey
08/09/2011
My love and prayers are with you. It was unfortunate that I was unable to meet Dirk, I hear he was quite the character! Would have loved to have the honor. Tari and I have been friends since JR high school, and she was always talking about her children. JJ..we still need to meet!
Losing a child has got to be the hardest thing in the world. I am so sorry you all are going through this terrible loss, the pain will lesson as years pass, but it is so hard right now.
you will be in prayers and thoughts through this tragic time.
RIP Dirk, wish I had been able to give you hugs.... We would have been great friends!
Love always
Nancy Bisbey