Jerald Hardcastle
February 28, 2013
Jerald “Jerry” William Hardcastle, 73, died Thursday, February 28, 2013 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center. A memorial visitation will begin at 5 p.m. with a time of sharing from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Jerry was born January 13, 1940 in Waterloo to Ward and Evelyn Hardcastle. He attended Cedar Falls High School and graduated with his bachelors degree from Upper Iowa University. He married the love of his life, Jane Hardcastle(Dieken) with whom he had three children. They divorced in 1990. He spent 30 years as a District Sales Manager for Family Record Plan before working the past 10 years at the PX of Camp Dodge. He loved being a dad to his three kids and had a passion for photography. An avid outdoorsman, he especially enjoyed boating, fishing and camping. He was a huge fan of music, whether live or from his wide collection of jazz and big band albums. The sounds of Frank Sinatra could usually be heard coming from The Cabin on a daily basis. Anybody Jerry met was an immediate friend for life. He was quick with a smile, a laugh, and a joke to win you over.
Jerry is survived by his children, Elizabeth Hardcastle, Missy (Jeff) Krile, Judd (Jennifer) Hardcastle and grandchildren Allison, Jack, Maggie, Koby, Grace and Raef, all of West Des Moines. Jerry also leaves behind his beloved long- legged basset hound, Cassie.
Memorial donations can be made in lieu of flowers to The Animal Rescue League of Iowa, 5452 NE 22nd Street, Des Moines, IA. 50315 and/or Iowa Soldiers c/o Captain Dale Hight, Family Readiness, JFHQ, A-1, Room 1867105 NW 70th Ave. , Johnston, IA. 50131, in memory of Jerry Hardcastle.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Margaret
03/04/2013
To the Family of Jerry Hardcastle, I am so sorry for your loss! May you have strength and be at peace as you go through these next days, weeks and months. I work at Camp Dodge and have known Jerry for many years. He was funny, always helpful and kind. What a wonderful Man, we will miss him.
Jay Nelson
03/04/2013
Liz, Missy & Judd,
Jerry was a friend that I will always remember from our college days!
He was the best salesman that I have ever been around. His good looks, humor and interest in his prospect gave him a great chance of getting the sale. I have many great stories of our being together and I will never forget them! I loved Jerry very much and my heart is heavy with his passing.
Dale Hight
03/04/2013
I am sorry for your loss. He was well known and liked where he worked at by all of the Soldiers that walked in the PX. He is missed.
Dave Patterson
03/03/2013
Hey Elizabeth,
Your Dad clearly made a significant positive impact on many family members and friends throughout his life. What more can one ask...good for him!
Take care,
Dave
Stephanie Ganske
03/03/2013
Dear Liz,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your father. I know how close you were and I'm sure it's been very difficult.
I want you to know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Please let me know if you need anything at all. Take care.
Love, Stephanie Ganske
Ronnie Lee Vandiver
03/02/2013
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your dad. You are in my prayers.
Julie Roach-Lindeman (Your Little Diva)
03/02/2013
I am very sorry for your loss. My favorite memories of Jerry was when he still worked at the PX and when ever we would go in he would give us free ice cream and talk about how you were doing. Love you....julie
Karen Ramsey
03/02/2013
Thoughts and prayers are with the
family of Jerry.
He was a wonderful person and a
fellow AAFES retiree.
Karen Ramsey
Juli Steppuhn-Henderson
03/02/2013
E - I am so very sorry for your loss. You have been an amazing caregiver and the kind if daughter every father would want. Always there and always giving... Remember all the good moments and know that he is very proud of who you are. Although I had not had the pleasure of meeting him - I know that so many were touched by the times they have shared with your dad. He will always be remembered. Love ya Friend.... Juli
Little E
03/02/2013
I'm very sorry that you lost your dad. My favorite memory of Jerry was going over to his house eating tapioca and playing with Cassie #1. I will pray for your family. lots of love little E
Tom and Judi Roach
03/01/2013
Our prayers are with you and your family. I still remember sitting at breakfast at the old waveland cafe with Elizabeth, Denise, Jerald and myself laughing and eating good food. Didn't get to know E's dad that well, but knew he was very special the first time I met him. He will be missed.
Love you E and God bless
Tom and Judi Roach
Dillard
03/01/2013
Liz, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope you are able to celebrate your relationship with your Dad and keep the memories close to your heart. Your relationship with him is something we can all learn from; thank you for sharing. If there is anything I can do, please let me know. I love ya' girl!
Denise Roach
03/01/2013
My dear friend E - I do not have words to express how terrible I feel for you right now. You did absolutely everything possible and it was simply his time to go even though it hurts like hell right now. I am so honored that you chose to share your dad in my life with the girls for the Sunday breakfast club. I know you get this but your father loved you so much and the amount of time you spent with him, and the relationship you had is something every girl dreams of. You were (and are) the best daughter ever.
I love you so much Sistor and I am just so sorry for this loss. Always here for you.
Your Sistor