John Bandstra

John Allen Bandstra, 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Friday, November 22, 2013, at Bright Kavanagh House.

John was born December 13, 1936, in Taintor, Iowa, to Paul and Mildred Bandstra. He earned his Master’s Degree and enjoyed a long career as a psychiatric social worker. He retired from the Area Agency on Aging and volunteered for Vietnam Impact. John enjoyed many hobbies including reading and working with stained glass. He loved nature and horses. John was an avid Hawkeye fan and like watching Giants baseball.

John was a people person. He was a humble man with a strong faith. He will be deeply missed.

John is survived by his wife Sheila; sons, Scott (Laura) Bandstra, Mike (Sonni) Bandstra and Rusty (Lisa) Fisher; daughter, Kimberly Bandstra; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and siblings, Andy (Connie) Bandstra, Jeanne (Alan) Wells, George (Mary Lou) Bandstra, Mary (Mark) DeJong and Stuart (Karen) Bandstra.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Gloria Bandstra.

Services will be held at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. There will be a visitation from 4:00 to 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 26, 2013, followed by a memorial service at 5:00 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Opportunity Living in Lake City, Iowa, or to HCI Care Services Bright Kavanagh.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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