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
tonya kindhart
04/20/2014
james (baby doll) this is your wife tonya. i love you so much. we have been through so much together in so little time. we only were married two weeks honey. it has been well worth it. thank you so much for making me your wife and a kindhart. i am going to miss you very much honey. r.i.p babe. until we meet again. i love you.
amanda
04/20/2014
Dear dad,
I miss you so so much I know.your happy and free now I wish you could have stayed a little longer its not fair cancer took you away from us r.i.p dad we love you
Ella Gwartney
04/19/2014
My dear Buddy may you rest in peace, your with all the other angels my heart is breaking right now for you, tell we meet again your aunt Ella
Darla
04/19/2014
I'm saddened to hear that Jim has passed away.... He was a kind and sincere Man.... To the family my thoughts and prayers are with you...I pray that the lord gives you strength.... Rest in Peace Jim..
sandy jacobs
04/19/2014
I was sadden to hear of Jim's passing. To his family " I hope the lord comforts you during this loss " Jim was a very nice man. And I always knew him to be a kind and gentle soul. REST IN PEACE JIM..
tina gardner
04/18/2014
James im so sad today.I hoped and prayed this day would never come.I dont know what to do with out u.I never got the chance to tell u im so sorry.u have been a big part in my life and my boys.u was allways been thier. For us.and I wasnt thier for u.if I could take everything back I would.I will never say good by.so dont make me now.im trying to be strong for the boys.but im not.this wasnt spost to happen. Thier is so much I need to say.but not this way.we love u. And its going to be so hard with out u .thanks for everything u have done for us.see u someday.love u .tina and devan adam and family joe and family.
Kimberly Clark-Savoie
04/18/2014
I'm very saddened to hear of James " Buddy's " passing . It's been many years since I've seen him . You will be very missed cuz .To his daughters Amanda , Tabitha & Tonja if any of you need help with anything please don't hesitate to ask... R.I.P Buddy fly with the angels. Love your cousin