Kent Cherry
April 06, 2013
Kent Cherry, beloved husband, father, son, grandfather, brother, and friend passed away April 6, 2013. Kent was a lifelong southsider, born May 24, 1956, to Edward and Coralie Cherry. Kent graduated from Lincoln High School. He enjoyed camping, hunting, boating at Lake Rathbun, trips to Florida, and most of all loved spending time with his family. Kent had a huge heart, always lending a helping hand. Kent worked at M.D. Eggers Construction with his lifelong friend, Mark Eggers. His many skills ranged from being a boat mechanic to a pilot and a computer whiz. Kent was proud to be an Eagle Scout and a former member of the Civil Air Patrol.
Kent is survived by loving wife, Julie; daughters, Allison (Brent Olsen) Cherry and Andrea Cherry; grandchildren, Madison Cherry and Ryne Olsen; mother, Coralie Cherry; brothers, Scyler (Joan), Craig (Marsha), and Aaron (Jen); sisters, Marcia (Dr. Bernie Heilicser), Sheila (Steve Van Wyk), and Lisa (Gary Oja); many nieces and nephews; and his loving pets, Dodger and Piper. Kent was preceded in death by his father, Edward Cherry, and both sets of grandparents.
A Celebration of Kent’s life will be held 10 a.m., Tuesday, April 9, 2013, at Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church, 6205 SW 9th Street. A visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday, at the church.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boy Scouts of America, Hospice of Central Iowa, or Fort Des Moines United Methodist Church.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sharon Moore
04/10/2013
Julie - my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Maureen Baer
04/10/2013
Julie - my condolences to you and your daughters. My prayers are with you.
Randall Perkins
04/10/2013
My condolences on your loss.
Alex Atha
04/09/2013
My sweet and dear Julie. I just returned to town and found out about Kent. I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your husband and best friend. I pray that our dear Lord holds you tightly throughout this difficult. My deepest condolences go out to you, your girls, your grandchildren and all of Kent's family. Love, Alex
Greg Moon
04/09/2013
The Cherry Family, I am so sorry for the loss of Kent. He was a good man.
Shirley Johnston
04/09/2013
Julie,
I am so very sorry for your loss of your wonderful lifelong companion. May the wonderful memories be a comfort to you. Kent touched so many, many lives. May God enfold you and yours in his loving embrace and give you peace and comfort in the days, weeks and months ahead. Know that you have many people who care for you and that you are in my thoughts and prayers today and always. I am so grateful to have had all the wonderful family times together with you and your family. You will always be so very special to me. I am sorry that I am unable to be with you and your family today.
Love,
Shirley
Lynn Olds
04/09/2013
To Julie and all the Cherry Family, I am so sorry for the loss of your husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend. It is at times like this that we must remember that God is at the center of all things. He is Good! And Loving, and He will bring you through this with his Grace.God Bless you all. My prayer is that you all find peace and understanding in this most painful time. Love, Lynn and Chris Olds (Joans Sister)
Alyssa Pollard
04/09/2013
Julie,
Sorry to hear about the loss of your best friend, soul mate and wonderful husband. My deepest thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. My God help you and your family through this tough time.
Tierney Hamm (Chaplin)
04/09/2013
The Cherry Family, I am sorry to hear about your loss. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. I will always remember when growing up and going on camping trips and Adventureland when growing up with Andrea. He will be missed by many.
Marty and Sarah Dudley
04/08/2013
There is nothing we can say that will make this time any easier for you. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. We could not have asked for a better neighbor and he surely will be missed.
Dick Kelch
04/08/2013
Sheila, I was saddened to hear and read of your brother's passing. May God wrap his comforting arms around you and your entire family.
Gary & Sheryl Ponce
04/08/2013
Julie, so sorry to hear this. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and all of the Cherry family.
Brad Martin
04/08/2013
My deepest condolences to Kent's family for your loss - so sad to hear this news today. My family was next-door neighbors to the Cherry family, and I have nothing but warm memories of those days so long ago. My thoughts are with you.
Brandon Butters
04/08/2013
I am sorry to hear of the passing of Kent. I enjoyed flying with Kent when I was a cadet in Civil Air Patrol. He was very patient and an excellent teacher.
Shellie Reitzel (Swan)
04/08/2013
Julie, My heart goes out to you and your girls. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Life gets too complicated and too busy, but I have always held close the memories of you and your beautiful spirit. I wish that I could be present with you during this difficult time. Julie, I am so sorry for your loss!