Gary Lee Brandt
December 17, 2011
Gary Lee Brandt, 54, passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2011. Visitation will be Thursday, December 22 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. The funeral service will be Friday, December 23 at 1:00 p.m. at Valley Junction Church of God, 317 Elm St. in West Des Moines.
Gary was born June 7, 1957 in Des Moines to Harold and Louise Brandt. He graduated from Urbandale High School and then attended mechanical school. After school he started his own business in residential construction. He worked for many years as a locator of utility lines. He educated his family with the location of all the lines, and was the go to person for directions around Des Moines. Gary was a family man with a wonderful sense of humor. He was quick to tell a story or bring a smile to those around him. He always put his family and friends first and sacrificed much for them. Gary enjoyed many interests; baking, canning, gardening, landscaping, wrenching, fishing, collecting flashlights, and he treasured his Harley. He was a member of the Christian Motorcycle Association, Valley Junction Church of God, and volunteered for various organizations including Toys for Tots.
He will be greatly missed by his wife, Becca Brandt; mother, Louise Swift; daughter, Jessica (Derek) Canute; son, Shawn (Julie) Nordgren; step-sons, Chad Carlson and Jesse Ramey; grandchildren, Skylar, Noah and Zachary Nordgren and Bradley Carlson; his brother, Larry (Polly) Brandt; step-brother, Keith (Helen) Thorpe; and step-sister, Kay (John) Krueger. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold; uncle, Bob Stephenson; aunt, Lucille Stephenson; and his ex-father-in-law, Duane Carlson.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Contributions will then be forwarded to the Valley Junction Church of God and the Christian Motorcycle Association. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dennis & Dawn Larson
12/28/2011
Becca & family,
We are sorry of learning of Gary's passing after his funeral. We are very saddened to hear of Gary's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. We ran into Gary at WalMart I believe in September or maybe even August. He seemed very good and we had no idea that he was suffering from cancer. He talked about the home he was renting and he was looking forward to you, Becca, being back with him soon. He said he went every weekend to see you.
If you need an ear, please feel free to contact us. Our email is dddbs@netins.net
Gods Blessings & love be with you,
The Larson family
jim midthun
12/23/2011
Back in high school we were best of freinds. It was the best time of our lives, football games, vidio games, bike riding and also girls.Alot of rode trips to missouri and other places. Then twenty years later to find out he was a grooms msn for my best freind. He was awesome person
Marlette Squier
12/23/2011
To the Family of Gary, and especially Louise, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart truly hurts for you. I have wonderful, endearing memories of Gary when we would meet up at the hospital, nursing home, and Louise's apartment to visit Louise. He was a good son and a good Christian. May you all feel God's love and wisdom now and in the coming months as you let go of Gary, who is now in God's loving arms.
Peg and Jim Herman
12/19/2011
We are so sad to learn of the news of Gary. Our hearts go out to your family. May your memories of Gary live on forever in your hearts. Please know that we have been thinking of you and keeping you all in our prayers.
I pray God will be by your side helping you through these difficult days. May He comfort and keep you in His loving care.
Our Love,
Peg and Jim Herman (Polly Brandt's sister)