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.
Katie Pullen
11/07/2011
Maura, Graham and Bryn,
I am so saddened by your loss. I am sending hugs your way. I distinctly remember Graham's first day of day care. He was so full of smiles and looked so much like Grant! It was a true honor to know your family and to see the fight that all of you possess. Even though some of that fight was for the Hawks :) it was an honor to see Graham grow up into a fine boy and to see the love you and Grant have for your family. Grant was a wonderful father and I know that he will be truly missed.
Love,
Katie
Jason Clark
11/07/2011
Maura,
I was so sorry to hear about Grant. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jason
Duane and Linda Jensen
11/07/2011
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. May God give your strength and hope
during this most difficult time.
Our love,
Duane and Linda Jensen
(Parents of Jason Jensen, Grant's golf team mate at Valley H.S.)
Stephanie Walser
11/07/2011
I work with Valerie and never had the opportunity to meet Grant, but from reading the thoughts of others, I missed out meeting a wonderful person who enjoyed life to its fullest! Valerie you and your family are in my prayers.
Gwen Vogel
11/07/2011
It is with tears in my eyes that I read of Grant's passing. I remember Maura & Grant fondly from Pi Phi events and can very clearly recall moments of observing Maura and Grant's deep and heartwarming love at chapter events. Take courage and strength in knowing that everyone who met Grant experienced him as a exceptional human being and gentle soul. with sympathy, gwen vogel (denver, co)
Brian and Megan Blackwood
11/07/2011
The best Best Man anyone could ever ask for.
With our deepest sympathy, Woody and Megan
Sarah Duncan Knight
11/07/2011
Maura-
I am so saddened to hear of Grants passing. Please know that you and your entire family are in my prayers. I pray that the memories of Grant will help you in the healing process. All my love and prayers. Duncan
Angie Dehmer
11/07/2011
Sending my deepest sympathies to his family and friends. May you find some peace in knowing that he is with God now and will always be with you in spirit. Again, my heart aches for you and prays for you.
Catherine Drexler
11/07/2011
Our heartfelt condolences to Maura and the Kenworthy and Koenig families. Mere words cannot express the grief we feel in our hearts over Grant's passing. Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, and may God surround you with peace and comfort during this difficult time.
Eric and Cathy Drexler
Sarah Cutwright
11/07/2011
Maura,
I am so, so sorry for your loss - it's hard to even begin to say the right thing here, but please know my husband and I are thinking of you. Hug your babies, and all you have to do today is put one foot in front of the other.
Sarah and Caleb Cutwright, Isaac Cutwright's mom & dad
sandra zukauska
11/07/2011
i am so sorry to hear of grants passing
he was a very courageous young man
he handled his illness with dignity and grace
i know he will be greatly missed
you are all in my prayers
i am so very sorry for your loss
sandy z
Rebecca Azzone
11/07/2011
Dear Maura,
Please accept our heartfelt sympathy in your time of
great sorrow. Only those who have lost a husband can
know the depths of your feelings.
Sincerely,
Ron and Becca
Lisa
11/07/2011
I am so sorry to hear about Grant! i worked with him at HNI, he was always so knowledgable and helpful and pleasant! i had no idea he was will. My prayers are with his family & friends!
Doug Drake
11/07/2011
Sincere condolences to both the Koenig and Kenworthy families.May your faith sustain you at this terrible time.
Doug Drake
DMGCC starter
Patrick and Sarah Tierney
11/07/2011
To know Grant is to know a great friend. The courage he faced his cancer with is an inspiration. He will not be forgotten. We feel so thankful to have known Grant and to be a part of Maura and Graham's life as well. We look forward to the same with Bryn. Grant was truly an amazing person with an amazing wife and kids. With time we hope the happy memories fill the hole his passing has left behind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today and always.