James "Buddy" Kindhart
April 17, 2014
James “Buddy” Kindhart, 55, went home to be with his Heavenly Father after a courageous battle of cancer on Thursday, April 17, 2014 while surrounded by his loving family and friends. He was born April 17, 1959 to James and Mildred Kindhart in Des Moines, Iowa.
James loved spending time with his family. He had many hobbies and took pride in building model cars and was a collector of guns and knives. James enjoyed fishing and tinkering around with his truck.
He is survived by his loving wife, Tonya; children, Amanda (Carlton) Bishop, Tabetha (Juan) Delos Reyes, Tonja Grijalva, and Neil (Morgan) Kindhart; step-children, Amanda and Ryan Faux; grandchildren, CJ, Brandon, Conner, and Aaliyah Bishop, Jose, Miguel, Alejandro, and Marco Delos Reyes, Enrique, Amber and Elio; sister, Susan (Jeff) Jayne; brother, Gary Kindhart.
James was preceded in death by his parents, James and Mildred Kindhart; and his brother, Michael Kindhart.
Visitation will be held from 4 to 8 p.m., Monday, April 21, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street in Des Moines.
Memorial Contributions may be made to the family in loving memory of James.
On-line condolences to www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
larry goodwin
10/23/2022
i was james best freind growing up an gary an bill i sure would like to know were he was buried i know he got cremated so am i , we had a lot of fun an if we though we were in troble we would hide behind my moms house goodwin.larry@yahoo.com gary get ahold of me ok wish i would have known about james l miss you alot.
larry goodwin
02/08/2021
you guys i forgot i'm so sorry about my freind my best freind probly first james was thats forsure we grew up together i went to co to drive simis lost track of him an gary an bill my very close freinds ill never forget; gary if you need to get ahold of me email me goodwin.larry@yahoo.com larry feb 8th 2021 ihla said mike just found out i'm so sorry i wasent there;''.
larry goodwin
02/08/2021
everyone who knows or knew me i just found out this day feb 8th 2021 a long time late ive been looking for you boys for ever james last time i heard about you was from laurie she said you had kids not sure were you was sure miss you james alot,cant find gary again or bill last say gary when he worked for hyvee but i remember all the times we had together getting into trouble ect; even when you didnt have breaks on your 65 chevy we all stuck our feet out drugg them till it come to a stope boy the the things we did you had a lot of kids kathy an i have 3 boys an 13 grand babys an 2 more coming fob 8th 2021 gary if you ever get on here email me.
Jason Maranville
12/08/2015
James, you and I were friends for a long time. I will miss hanging out with you. Playing guitars. Going to Hobby Haven. I am sorry if I was the reason for our disconnect. Mary and I had a daughter in 2008. And got married in 2012. Rest in peace. My friend.
Tabetha Delosreyes
04/17/2015
Dear Daddy happy birthday. I love you so much. I miss u sosososo much. Your grandkids Jose Miguel Alejandro and Marcos miss you and love u to. LOVE YOU
Tabetha Delosreyes
04/09/2015
Hi daddy I miss you so so much I think about u every day. I love u so much.
Daleena Pray
01/22/2015
I just found this. I am so sorry that his life was cut short. Such an expressive and full of life type of man. I remember the last time I saw him, I was fortunate enough to have a warm hug. Many precious memories with the t-girls and Amanda. Sorry for this loss.
TONYA KINDHART
06/15/2014
HAPPY FATHERS DAY HONEY!! YOU WERE ALWAYS A GREAT DAD AND STEP-DAD. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH.HAVE A GREAT DAY BABY HUGS& KISSES. I LOVE YOU ALWAYS. LOVE YOUR WIFE TONYA KINDHART
Ryan aka Rubix
05/26/2014
Hey dad. Its been a month and nine days since you have passed through the golden gates of heaven to see your Lord. I have felt the need to write to share to you and everybody else that i may have burnt down the bridge of trust but i have not forgotten to change my ways. In all the time that has passed i still remember to this day thy God and thee will always come into me and you forever and ever. In all that i do and learn from its in respect of you. Have fun and dance and just be good to your mom and dad as i will do the same. I love you.
Tonya Kindhart "James wife"
05/26/2014
James my wonderful husband. I love you very much honey.It is memorial day and I just had to write.I miss you so much. You meant the world to me ever since we got together. You still mean the world to me. We have two anneversaries one is 12/16/11 The day we got together and the other is 04/05/14 The most beautiful day "We got married" Thank You very much for making me your wife and a "Kindhart" That means the world to me. Im whole now. I love you honey (Husband) R.I.P. I Love you 4 - ever love your wife Tonya Kindhart
Tonja Grijalva
04/30/2014
I love you so much I know you are wathing over me all the time I miss you so much Love you Daddy
tonja grijalva
04/25/2014
Hi Dad I miss you and love you so much you will always be in my heart
Sherman Jett
04/24/2014
James was a great guy, he was a great person to be around James will be truly missed
Joshua
04/21/2014
So sorry to hear about James passing your in my prayers Mandy
tina gardner
04/21/2014
James nice knowing you .you touch all our hearts god bless you may you rips tina gardner Nancy brown and all the employee s from caseys 1938