Christopher James Monsma
June 04, 2012
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Christopher James Monsma, 32, passed away on June 3, 2012. A celebration of life will be held on Friday, June 8, 2012 at 2:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines.
Chris was born November 27, 1979 and raised in Des Moines, IA. He graduated from Roosevelt High School in 1998 and was active in both Roosevelt Soccer and Iowa United Soccer Club. After high school, Chris moved to Santa Barbara, CA for 10 years, working with numerous successful start-up companies. In 2011 he returned to Des Moines and was as an employee of Vital Support Solutions.
Chris loved his dogs, Kingsley and Lola. He also enjoyed working with any and all technology related items and was the on-call professional for numerous friends and family.
He will be greatly missed by his brother, Ryan Monsma; and his nieces, Madeline and Reagan Monsma. Chris was preceded in death by his mother, Janice Monsma; and his grandmother, Mary Kopecky.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be directed to the Animal Rescue League. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Catherine McKee
02/02/2013
Ryan, words can not express how sorry I am to hear about Chris. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Margaret Fogarty
06/10/2012
It seems impossible that I never met Chris, but his passing has left a void in the hearts and lives of so many. My wish is that Chris' friends and family find strength, comfort and peace at this difficult time.
Dan Forde
06/08/2012
Chris - I will always remember your smile and laugh. I have MANY good memories with you and with only that I could have more of them. I hope you found peace.
Brian Godwin
06/08/2012
Ryan- I'm sending my thoughts and prayers your way.
chris and ashley hayman
06/08/2012
Christopher J.,
I have missed you a long time. I had hoped that some day i would see you with a smile on your face and a full heart. I feel so guilty that a time came where i could not see past your heartache and thought it would be easier without you in my life. Ashley and i will always remember the weeknights you spent with us talking and eating and laughing. We had thought of you as family and i know you felt the same. Something in your heart went wrong somewhere and we lost you.
I still miss those easy nights with you...even now that is what i remember.
My heart is broken again, Chris. I am so sorry i could not help you. This was a permanent solution to a temporary problem. I am truly sad.
Rob Lynda Lauren Ava Owen
06/08/2012
Uncle Ryan...I first met C-bass in 2008. I had been living in the States for eight years and Rob, after seeing I could just about cope with you without needing to up my medication felt it would be the right time to meet your younger brother.
I realized quite a few things that day. First of all there could actually be two Monsma brothers. Secondly the world did not throw itself into some kind of cosmic melt down when you were both within the same vicinity of each other and last but no means least Chris bought me the most beautiful wine glasses.
The first time he met me he bought me something really lovely. I'm just saying that Ryan because you have only giving me stress and grey hair.
I loved listening to the pair of you tell stories of your childhood, and was equally in awe of your teenage wrongdoings.
Chris, I could tell was very like you. He was caring, sensitive very funny and a loyal friend.
It's really hard losing someone as you know all too well. Different people bring out different qualities within us and when a loved one passes so does that part of us and we have to adapt and learn to live without.
That is when we all come in Ryan, your friends. We are here today as you celebrate Chris and his life. But also after. On those days when you are full of loss, anger or emptiness we will help you through.
We will laugh with you as you reminisces and sit with you in silence when words are unable to convey. Grief shows us how much we really love a person by how sadly they are missed. Chris will always be in our hearts Ryan and we are sending all our love to you.
"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal"
Brandi Augustine
06/08/2012
Chris will be in my heart and my families heart....forever. The eight months that Chris and I were together, there were a lot of happy times and those are the memories I will keep with me. Ryan, my thoughts and prayers go out to you.
Mark Lane
06/08/2012
I did not know Chris, but know his father, Denny. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time. Reading all the messages I can tell he was a great person and will be missed. May God Bless Chris' soul and family. I know his father is truley hurting and his grandmother.
Mark Lane
Lindsay Eller Kavet
06/07/2012
Ryan, I'm so sorry to hear about Chris. My thoughts are with you.
The Steenrod Family
06/07/2012
Ryan,
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Erin Tuel
06/07/2012
Ryan,
I am incredibly sorry for your loss. Chris sent me the nicest email when my brother passed away and I will always remember him for that act of kindness and compassion. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Nicole Johnson Constantinou
06/07/2012
Ryan, I am so sorry for your loss.
Barb Madden-Bittle
06/07/2012
Ryan...I am a former neighbor on North Waterbury Rd. You and Chris were just little boys when we moved in 1983. I am deeply saddened about your brother, but overwhelmed about your mother, I didn't know she too died. I want to see you and visit with you. However, we leave for CO for the summer...we are gone for the week end which is why I cannot come to the visitation on Friday. I will be in WDM at 225-1290 or 515-490-8245 on Monday and Tuesday...6/11-12. Please call me...could we have coffee or lunch? You and your family were very important to our family. Too much to share here. Or email me.
Ronny Schmidt
06/07/2012
Gone but never forgotten my friend - we had great times @ Roosevelt and shortly after in Europe - this is really surreal. Ryan I am feeling with you and your family. R.I.P. Chris !!!
Ron-O
Cindy Scieszinski
06/06/2012
I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. Take care.