James M. "Jim" Hanrahan
September 05, 2013
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James Michael Hanrahan of Des Moines passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at Bright Kavanagh House. Jim was born to Michael and Dorothy (Wright) Hanrahan on March 2, 1958, in Des Moines.
Jim graduated from Lincoln High School and loved watching auto races. He worked for many years as a forklift operator for Donnelly.
Those left to celebrate Jim’s life are his mother, Dorothy, and his uncles, Melvin Wright and Norman “John” Wright.
He was preceded in death by his father.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., on Tuesday, September 10, 2013, at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Jim’s family.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Sara Calland
09/09/2013
I am so sorry for your loss. He was not only my dad's (Brian Calland) best friend, but also a second father to me. He will be greatly missed.
Nancy (Peer) and Leota Schnoor
09/09/2013
We are so sorry for your loss. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. I can remember all the fun times we had so many years ago.
Laurie (Larson) Jenkins
09/08/2013
I meant to say "over 40 years ago", not 50! years ago. Sorry!
Laurie (Larson) Jenkins
09/08/2013
Mrs. Hanrahan - It hardly seems possible that it has been so long, but over 50 years ago James was my very first boyfriend and, in fact, was the very first boy I ever kissed. You and/or his dad used to drive him over to my house in Beaverdale nearly every week-end. He gave me the most beautiful little diamond "promise" ring . . . which I managed to keep hidden from my parents, (they liked James just fine, but didn't approve of a "promise" ring for a 14 year old!), for the 8 or 9 months we were "going together". I have nothing but fond memories of my first "puppy" love. He was a nice, sweet boy and I remember my mom remarking on how polite he was. You obviously raised him well! I'm so sorry that his life here on earth has been cut so short and my thoughts and prayers will be with you and his loved ones.