Wesley T. Jarnagin
January 24, 2014
Wesley T. Jarnagin, 91, passed away on January 24, 2014. Visitation will be on Wednesday, January 29, 2014 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Thursday, January 30 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary of Nazareth Catholic Church, 4600 Meredith Dr., Des Moines, IA. Burial will be at Glendale Cemetery.
Wesley was born on February 13, 1922 to Margaret (Redling) and John W. Jarnagin. He joined the U.S. Marines after high school. He has been the owner of Wes Jarnagin Painting for over 60 years. Wes loved the outdoors and was an avid fisherman and hunter.
He will be greatly missed by his wife of 66 years, Patricia; sons, W. Dennis (Londa Anne) Jarnagin, Mark (Dorothy Jean) Jarnagin, William (Linda) Jarnagin; grandchildren, Virginia, David, Jenelle, Elaine, Joanna, Robert and Daniel; and five great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Mercy Hospice in Johnston or to Hope Ministries. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Ken and Carol Andresen
02/04/2014
Our deepest sympathy to you and your family. How fortunate you are to have had 66 years with Wes. God's blessings and our love. You are in our prayers.
Paul Bisanti
01/30/2014
Dear Wes,
I cannot thank you enough for all that you have done and for the person that you are. You were a great role model for many. I remember many, many good times. You are in heaven now, please pray for us on earth. You will never be forgotten and always remembered in our prayers.
Bob Loeffler
01/29/2014
my condolences to Pat,Dennis,Mark and Bill. Wes was a great boss, I really looked up to him and will never forget him. I miss you guys, it`s been a long time.
Tammy Hofbauer
01/29/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Wes was a good man.
Ken Cosgrove
01/29/2014
A good man. A credit to the construction business where he was known for keeping his word. And he was the most fun guy I know to have on a fishing trip(it helped that his wife would make some pork chops and gravy to get the fish trip started).
Deb Ashby
01/29/2014
Dear Pat, Dennis, Bill, Mark and family: My sincere sympathies to all of you. Wes was such a wonderful, funny person who I enjoyed getting to know while working for him these last 4+ years. And boy, did he like the chocolate I put in the candy dish every day. love and prayers to you all. Isaiah 57:15" I dwell on a high and holy place and also with the contrite and lowly of spirit in order to revive the spirit of the lowly."
Jason and Mary Ritchie
01/29/2014
Dear Dennis, Mrs. Jarnagin, and family,
We were so sorry to hear about the passing of Wes. Please know that our sympathies, love and prayers are with you all.
With much love,
Jason, Mary and kids
"The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart...." Psalm 34:18
Bob Willson
01/28/2014
Wes was like a second father to me. I grew up around Wes on the weekends. He helped teach me the value of hard and honest work. I have valued that throughout my life. There are many good Wes stories that we will all still enjoy for many years. Prayers to the family from Jenna, Jared and myself.
Pat McLaughlin McClimon
01/28/2014
My sympathies to Pat and the family - especially my nephews, Bob and Dan. May Wes rest in peace!
Larry Beem
01/28/2014
So sorry to hear of your loss. During my time working for Wes, I learned more about my trade than any other time in my career. He truly cared about the men that worked for him, and they all had a lot of respect for Wes. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Kemp Huebner
01/27/2014
My sympathies to Pat, Dennis, Mark and Bill. Wes has always been so good to me. I will miss him greatly. It was so much fun playing softball on the teams he sponsored. God Bless!
Kemp
Don & Becky Williams
01/26/2014
Pat & family,
Our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Don has wonderful memories of his time working with Wes. Wes was a family man and a man of honor. Loved the recipes Pat shared with us. We love you both and will miss Wes.
Don & Becky
jim & pat mccormick
01/26/2014
Pat: we were sorry to hear of Wes's passing. He was indeed a great guy. we shared many a "laugh" together! Our condolances to you and your family during this difficult time.
Becky and Chuck Keeling
01/25/2014
We are sorry for your loss. Wes, was such a great person, He will live on in our memories forever.
Love and God bless, Becky, Chuck and family.