George McAninch
May 16, 2014
George McAninch, 61, passed away Friday, May 16, 2014 at Regency Care Center.
George was born April 26, 1953 in Des Moines. He worked for McAninch Construction until his retirement. George enjoyed nature, hunting and fishing. He was a very social person, loved to talk and was generous to a fault. George never knew a stranger and everyone was a friend. He was great with kids and known to all as “uncle Merle”. George had a little knowledge about a lot of things and loved to share it.
George is survived by his daughters, Dawn (Chris) Ray and Amy (Elek) Richmond; grandsons, Deven Taylor, Elek and Heath Richmond; mother, Beverly Peck; brothers, Gary (Lisa), Mike (Becky) and Tony (Robin) McAninch; sisters, Sharon McAninch and Cindy Myers; and a host of extended family and beloved friends. He was preceded in death by wife, Susanne McGuire McAninch; father, George McAninch; and his brother, Dale McAninch.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, May 23, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be directed to the Animal Rescue League.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Priscilla Thomas Lafferty
05/19/2014
George was an outstanding man with a heart of gold. I have so many memories of our youth and growing up- He taught me how to drive a 3 speed- that was a challenge( for him).
Mike Crivaro
05/18/2014
I knew George for along time. He will be missed by everyone.