Jerry Pike
March 11, 2012
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Jerry Lee Pike, (Mr. Bass Man), 84, passed away at Mercy Hospital on March 11.
Jerry was born on January 1, 1928, to James and Ruth Pike. He graduated from East High School in 1946. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during WWII. He was a long standing member of the Barbershop Society (SPEBSQSA) in Des Moines, and Joplin, MO. Jerry sang in numerous quartets including the Hawkeye Four and the Jax of Harmony which won the 1972 Central States District Championship. He also directed the men's and women's chorus and was a vocal coach throughout the years. He was a long time member of the Za-Ga-Zig Noble Chords.
Over the years, Jerry worked in office management and retired after owning a flower shop in Joplin, MO.
Jerry is survived by his wife of 61 years, Darlene; sons, Gary (Jane), Chris (Cheri); brother, James; and grandchildren, Matt (Darla), Nathan (Megan), Jacob and Renee; great-grandchildren include Addi, Mason, Peyton and Carson.
Jerry was preceded in death by his son, Craig; granddaughter, Stephanie, and sister, Patsy Mitchell.
Visitation will be held Wednesday, March 14, 2012, from 5 to 7 p.m. at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue. Funeral Services will be held at the funeral home on March 15 at 10 a.m.
Memorial Contributions can be made in Jerry's name to: Harmony Foundation, 110 7th Ave. N., Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37203.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
loretta pike
03/15/2012
the family and i would like to send our condolences to you and yours we are sorry for your loss.
loretta pike
bobbie pike
chris pike
robert pike jr
Carroll Bennett
03/15/2012
I'm sorry to learn of Jerry's passing, but elated that he had some many years of life and opportunities to enrich the lives of others.
I primarily knew Jerry when I was at DMACC in the late 1960's and early 1970's. At that time we were a very small college and had limited visiblity of reputation with the Des Moines businss community. Jerry was kind enough to get me involved in the National Office Management ASsocation organization, introduce me to business leaders, and set up receptions at the college where they could meet prospective students.
I"m sure the reputaiton of the college for the quality of students would have been achive over the long run, but Jerry gave us a jump start. He was always encouraging me to do more.
I know there are many others who Jery helped in a variety of ways. In this instance his support was a direct benfit the the business community, who had a supply of well trained employees, and to all the students who gained meaingful employmnet and good life.
I mourn his passing.
Carroll Bennett, former VP DMACC (retired)
Billye and Steve Swift
03/14/2012
Mrs. Pike we are so saddened to read of Mr. Pikes death. We both thought he was such a nice man. Our thoughts are with you. Steve and Billye