Bijan Zarghami
January 22, 2013
Bijan Zarghami was born May 26, 1928, in Savadkooh, Iran, to Alboghasem and Shahbanu Zarghami. He passed away at Bright Kavanagh Hospice House in Des Moines on January 22, 2013.
Bijan married Bulghese Moghimi in Babol, Iran. He worked for the National Iranian Weather Bureau for 30 years. In retirement he planted and nurtured a beautiful citrus orchard in Jonade, Iran.
Bijan first traveled to the United States in 1987, where he since resided in Marshalltown, IA, Ames, IA, St. Cloud, MN, and Pleasant Hill, IA.
He was a generous man who deeply loved his family, people, and travel; with a kind and generous spirit felt by many. He will be sorely missed by his loved ones, but will remain forever in their hearts.
Bijan is survived by his son, Ali (Kathleen) of Pleasant Hill; daughter, Fati Zarghami of St. Cloud, MN; son of the heart, Khosrow Khojasteh of Urbandale; grandsons, Audel (Tasha) Zarghami of West Des Moines, Bijhan Zarghami of Pleasant Hill, Jafar Azmayesh of Chicago, IL, and Davod Zarghami of Burnsville, MN; brothers, Feridoon, Merdad, and Merzad; and his sisters, Minu and Mehri, all of Iran. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Roham (Davod) Zarghami; sister, Mina Zarghami; and his son-in-law, Abdulah Azmayesh.
A remembrance service will be held at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, January 26, 2013, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. Visitation will begin ½ hour prior to the service. Refreshments will follow the service at the funeral home. Burial will take place at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City, IA, Saturday afternoon.
In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to your local public library.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Mrs. Imani and Reza Imani
01/27/2013
Dear Fati, we were very sorry to hear the sad news about Mr. Zarghami and please accept our condolences. We wish you and your family strength and courage in these difficult and trying times and we hope to see you in happier days.
Ali and Salma Tabatabaei
01/25/2013
Khaleh Fati va Jafar azizeman
Dar ghametoon ma ra sharik bedoonin,rooheshoon shad.He will be missed, and we all adored Aghayeh Zarghami,he was our Grandfather too.May he rest in peace.
Cia and Judy Hojati
01/25/2013
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."-Matthew 5:4
Dearest Ali & Kathy, Fati & Jafar, Audel, Bijan and Davood,
'Agha' as we all lovingly addressed him was a well respected, kindhearted, and generous man. I know this first hand and personally as I was a target of his kindness and generosity. I will never forget and will always cherish the fond memories of accompanying Agha to Iran two years ago.
Most Respectfully,
Cia & Judy
Sophie and Bijan Azmayesh
01/25/2013
Ameh jan, Jafar joon, va azizan Ali, Kathleen, Audel, Bijan and Davood,
az raftan babajoon Aghaye Zarghami, narahat shodam vali zood chehram baz shod chon har dafe ke be fefreshoon boodam ya hastam marde ghavi, mohkam, khandan, mosbat va por energy mibinam va khoshhall mishodam. In khaterehaye man hamishe khanhand mand va in khandeha va energyha dar hameye shomaha ham vojood darand va be in tartib babajoon ra dar kenar var doroone khod khahid dasht.
Kheyli miboosametoon va tasliat migam.
Sophie, Lila, Kianoush, Bijan
Amir & Shima Azmayesh
01/25/2013
Rooheshan shad va yadeshan gerami. Khatere ma por az labkhand shirin va neshat o tavan faravan oost va hamingoone baghi khahad mand. Ba shoma va dar kenar shoma-eem.
Khatereh & Ali
01/24/2013
Dear Fati,
We are so sorry to hear about your beloved father. We can't begin to imagine how difficult this time must be for you and your family. Although, we met him just for a couple of time but it was enough to leave such a positive impression on us. He was a kind, helpful, caring, and great man who will be greatly missed.
It would be our pleasure to help you in any way possible.
Ali & Jan Shemirani
01/24/2013
Dear Ali,
We are so sorry to hear the sad news. I met your father once, and he left a very lasting impression. Please accept our deepest and sincerest condolences. You and your family will be in our thoughts.
Olya and Johanshir Golchin
01/24/2013
Dearest Fati,
You know how deeply we loved Mr. Zarghami, although not so much by expression, but through our thoughts and remembrance. The words can not show our sadness for knowing he is not with us. All we can say to you Fati jan, Ali and Kathy and their entire family, and in particular Jafar, that Aghayeh Zarghami's memory will always be cherished by all who were touched by his love and humanity. He always remain in our hearts: Your brother and sister by old and lasting friendship.
Azmayesh, Lavassani, Tabatabai, Moazzeni, Bigdeli,
01/24/2013
Bijan Zarghami was a brave man and a devoted father, who took life's challenges with strength and an always helpful attitude.
We are all honoured to have known him and we wish Ali (Kathleen, Audel, Bijan, Davood), Fati and Jafar the courage to go through the sorrow of his loss. We will always rememeber Bijan Zarghami.
Jane Minnema and Chuck Ryan
01/24/2013
Dear Fati, May your wonderfully rich memories of your father and the closeness of your family support you through your loss. We send our best thoughts and warm hugs to you and your entire family. Jane and Chuck
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Amir and Jolyne Ghanatabadi
01/24/2013
Dear Ali, Fati and family. We are so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. When we were in Iowa we always enjoyed the time we spent with him and your family. May the wonderful memories you have of your father provide comfort during this time.
Amir and Jolyne
Farshid Moghimi
01/24/2013
Dear Ali, Fati, Kathy, Adel ( his wife), Bijan, Jafar, Davoud
I am very sad to hear this news. I am sharing with you my sorrow for loosing Bijan Khan.
My pleasant memories from childhood are always includes Zarghami's family. I can not imagine Zarghami's family without head of the family Bijan khan.
He showed so much kindness when I lost my father (I was 10 or 11 years old). I always admired his dedications to his family, children and friends.
The last time that I talked to him (2 weeks ago), he asked to visit him during summer. I am so sorry that we lost him so soon.
I am sure Ali and Fati can testify that without his continuous support and dedications they could not be in the same positions as they are now.
I understand that we lost him the same day that we lost Davoud (Roham) and Abdulah Azmayesh many years ago.
Unfortunately, I can not be present at Bijan's service this Saturday, but my heart and mind will be with you for this sad occasion.
Love
Farshid
Sid Hosseini
01/23/2013
I loved him and respected him a lot. I am very sad and sorry. He took a great care for his extended family even after his retirement from his first job. I don't think I would have been capable of doing what he did during 1980's. Always thoughtfull, considerate and giving. He has left a lasting impression on me as a family man including raising excellent children. I am honored that he shared some of his inner thoughts with me. Sid Hosseini
Ismael Hossein-zadeh
01/23/2013
Dear Ali, Fati and family,
I was sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved father. I wish I could do or say something that would dull your pain, but I guess only the passage of time may do that. In the meantime, please do not hesitate to let me know if I can be of any assistance.
Thinking of you in this time of distress,
Ismael