Ronald McCarty
March 18, 2014
Ronald McCarty, 83, was born November 16, 1930, in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Levern and Clara McCarty. He passed away March 18, 2014, at the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines.
Ronald attended Grandview College where he played basketball. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the VFW Post 9662. Ronald enjoyed model trains and fishing, but his greatest passion was golfing. He was also a devoted fan of the Iowa Hawkeyes.
Ronald is survived by his son, Kelly (Julie) McCarty of Clive; daughter, Kathy McCarty (Georg Silva) of Plymouth, MA; and his grandchildren, Callen and Corey. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay McCarty.
The family will receive visitors from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at Pine Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to VFW Post 9662 in loving memory of Ronald.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Dan Fliger
03/28/2014
To Ron's Family and Friends. I am sorry to hear of your loss. Ron was an old friend from the Ankeny Golf & Country Club days. We enjoyed many rounds of golf and lots of laughs especially at the 19th hole. Thank you Ron for your service to America. And thanks for being a good friend. Dan Fliger
Stephaney and Neil Abilon
03/24/2014
To the McCarty family We are sorry for your loss and sending immense love to you. May you find comfort, grace and support surrounded by friends and loved ones. Kathy, I am thinking of you every moment. Our deepest condolences.
Janie Olivares
03/24/2014
Although I never met him, His Monte Cristo Country Club family have shared great stories about him.
My sympathies to your family.
Gary Johnson
03/23/2014
We are sadden to hear of your fathers's passing, as you may know from his Monte Cristo family he was missed when he moved away, and like by all that new him. We all enjoyed his company and his passion for golf. Our thoughts are with you all... Gary & Kayte
Cris Garza
03/23/2014
Deepest condolences to Ron's family. Ron and I played golf together at Monte Cristo Golf Course in Edinburg, TX. My wife and I really enjoyed his company and really missed him when he went back home to Iowa.
Sharon Bellville
03/23/2014
Kelly, Kathy and families. I am very sorry for your loss. I remember your dad so well. The days of caddying for my dad. He was always laughing with my dad. Hold on to those good memories. I will be thinking of you. Sharon Bellville
marilyn erickson
03/23/2014
to Kelly and Kathy and families. I am sorry about the loss of your father.
Paul & Joan Regan
03/23/2014
Sending our deepest sympathies to the McCarty family. Ron was one of the best neighbours. His passion for golf was truly unique. The stories we could tell you on Ron's golfing !! Absolutely hilarious. One day his golf ball went in the water and followed by his golf club. Cost him 100 dollars to get someone to retrieve the club out of the pond. Another time his ball went out of bounds and his club went in the tree. "Here, you can have that SOB too" were his exact words, We loved him dearly and we missed him when he moved away, but life goes on. Ron, you just stay out of trouble up there in heaven! It was a pleasure knowing you. I am glad I got to golf with you in the scramble all those times. It was a blast. Monte Cristo has never been the same since you left. Joan Regan
Jim&Ginny Macri
03/22/2014
To: Ron's children. Your dad and grandfather was great and humble man. He will be missed greatly from his prior resistance, monte cristo golf & country club, Edinburg, tx
Julie Augspurger
03/22/2014
Kelly, We are so sorry on the loss of your father. We are thinking of you and your family.
Love,
Steve, Julie, Claire and Katie
Bernie & Janice Pehl
03/22/2014
Dear Kelly and Family... We are saddened to hear of your loss. We have fond memories of your Dad from our Saydel Sports days. Our sympathies, thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of sadness, memories and celebration of his life well lived.
Wishing you many Blessings.
Bernie and Janice