Douglas Grant Kenworthy
November 05, 2011
Grant Kenworthy, 35, passed away on Saturday, November 5, surrounded by family and friends. Grant grew up in West Des Moines and graduated from Valley HS in 1994. He went on to Illinois State and the University of Iowa where he played on the golf teams. After graduation he married Maura Koenig and they moved to Florida for Maura’s graduate school. They then returned to Iowa City where Grant earned his MBA. He was employed by Allsteel and HON Industries in Muscatine.
Grant was an excellent athlete and loved almost every sport, especially if the Hawkeyes were playing. He also loved woodworking and traveling the world from the mountains of Switzerland to the Great Barrier Reef. Grant was a truly amazing father who cherished spending time with his son and daughter. He loved playing football with his son and molding him into a fervent Hawkeye fan. He often took morning walks with his son, reminding him to appreciate the day and look around and notice the scenery. The birth of his daughter in April brought great joy to his life.
He leaves his loving wife and 2 children: Graham (5) and Bryn (6 mo.); his parents, Barb and Bill Kenworthy; his grandmother, Jo Dunkerson; his sister, Valerie Kenworthy Ingamells and her husband, Ben. He is also survived by his parents–in-law, Beth and Bill Koenig; sister-in-law, Kit Ziebell and her husband, Brian; brother-in-law, Paul Koenig and his wife, Lisa, and their 3 daughters, Sophie, Tess and Maisie; and many aunts, uncles, and devoted friends, and grandmother-in-law, Margaret Buchanan. He was preceded in death by his sister, Kelly Kenworthy.
The family would like to thank his oncologist, Dr. Mohammed Milhem, and the team at the University of Iowa, who valiantly fought the battle with Grant.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at Plymouth Congregational Church, 4126 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, with burial to follow at Resthaven Cemetery in West Des Moines. Family will greet friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be directed to Holden Comprehensive Care Center, University of Iowa Foundation, One West Park Road, P.O. Box 4550, Iowa City, Iowa 52244-4550 or Plymouth Congregational Church, 4126 Ingersoll Avenue, Des Moines, 50312.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Douglas B. Ingamells
11/17/2023
I am doing this at school I am grants nephew I wish i could of meet him and let him teach me golf R.I.P Grant
-Blake ingmells
Jennifer Franson Hopper
11/15/2011
Maura,
My heart is filled with sadness hearing about Grant.
I know you are in the thought of many and you are
in my prayers as well.
Sincerely,
Jenni Franson-Hopper
Julie Taylor
11/14/2011
I worked briefly with Grant at Allsteel. He was a great person and a vaulable team member at work. I know he will be truly missed. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Julie Taylor
Fran Lukkarinen
11/12/2011
Dear Barb and Bill, We cannot begin to tell you how sorry we were to learn of Grant's death. You may not even remember us but Grant played Little League baseball with out son Ray. He was already a wonderful athelete then. Reading about his life makes us realize what a fine man he grew up to be. The world is a much colder and darker place because of his loss. May you gain the strength you need from your memories and knowing that others care and have you in their thoughts and prayers. Our sincere sympathy, Dave and Fran Lukkarinen
Alyssa Newell Granquist
11/10/2011
My deepest sympathy for you and your family. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers and wish you the most loving memories of Grant!
Danielle Kelsay
11/10/2011
Maura - You, Graham and Bryn are in my thoughts and prayers. It is my hope that Grant's love can continue to surround and comfort you, even as you miss his physical presence. Dani
Sara Mason Jennings
11/10/2011
Grant and I went to Hawthorne Elementary/4th grade together. My deepest sempathy goes out to your family during this time of sorrow.
Vivek Chaudhri
11/10/2011
I went to business school with Grant and will always remember him as a calm, friendly, intelligent and funny guy. Whenever I think of him, I see a smiling and positive face!! He could so easily connect with people and make you feel confortable within minutes ... My thoughts and prayers are always with his family.
Lee & Jolene Norviel
11/09/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of Grant.
Mark and Laura Marsot
11/09/2011
Bill and Barb,
We are so sorry for your loss. Grant was such a good kid. We remember the boys and tennis. Having had children the same ages and same time in Keokuk makes this especially sad for us. We remember you all so well. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly,
Laura and Mark
Travis, Leah, and Megan
Joy Jairl
11/09/2011
Hello,
I want to express my sincere sympathy to your family on the loss of Grant. I babysat he and Valerie when you all lived here in Keokuk and they were such good kids. It sounds like he grew in to a fine young man, husband, and father. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers on his loss~
Marilyn and Clare Russie
11/09/2011
Barbara, Valerie and all the family,
We are so sorry to hear about Grant. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Ryan Ruffcorn
11/09/2011
Grant was a childhood friend of mine in Keokuk. I will always cherish the fun times we had as young kids. I can still remember going over to his house on King St and playing basketball in the front drive, football in the side yard and playing pool and video games in the basement. Truly a wonderful person. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.
Jane Reardon
11/09/2011
I worked with Grant just briefly on a project with HON. I knew him as an insightful and passionate person. I know he will be missed by many. His family is in our prayers.
Jane Reardon
formerly from People Design
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Carmen Sander
11/09/2011
Grant was a remarkable human being smart, kind, and funny. He was a proud father and had so much love for his family. I am grateful that I had a chance to work with him and get to know him. He touched so many lives within the Allsteel family and we will never forget him.
My heart goes out to Maura, his kids and both families and friends. Keep the memories close to your heart and know that he is watching over you. My thoughts and prayers will be with all of you as you are going through this difficult time.
Carmen Sander