Duane J. St. Cyr
May 28, 2014
Duane J. St. Cyr, 66, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2014 at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines from respiratory failure. He was born March 2, 1948 to Florence and Alex St. Cyr in Escanaba, Michigan.
Duane is a graduate of Holy Name High School. In 1971, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from California College of Mortuary Science. By the age of 26 years, he was the owner and operator of Conrad and Comer Mortuary in Oxnard, California. He was a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus and involved in numerous other service organizations in Ventura County, California. Duane later moved to the Midwest and began a career in sales that spanned 25 years.
His hobbies included spending time on Lake Michigan, golfing, fishing in Canada, and enjoying his grandchildren. Duane also had a lifelong love for animals.
He is survived by his wife Mary of 46 years; his daughters, Kim (Dave) Crowell and Kerry (Kevin) Harrington; his grandchildren: Taylor and Hailey Crowell, and Charlie and Piper Harrington; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother Don; and sisters: Lou, Tess, and Joanette.
A visitation will be held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Friday, May 30, 2014 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines. A funeral mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 31, 2014 at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, 1230 Merle Hay Road in Des Moines. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Animal Rescue League (ARL) or St. Theresa’s Catholic Church.
A private family inurnment will be held at a later date at Ivy Lawn Cemetery in Ventura, California.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Kayla Boesch-Mohart
06/01/2014
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I have so many great memories Duane growing up! Thinking of all you.
The Williams Family
06/01/2014
Our thoughts are with you and your family Kim...
April
06/01/2014
My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. You will surely be missed.
Marty Mitchell
05/30/2014
Thinking of all of you at this time- I always liked Duane and enjoyed his words of wisdom. That guy always looked sharp as a tack no matter when you'd see him.
David and Kathy Cortner
05/30/2014
During the 8 years I was on the staff at Hamilton's I came to appreciate Duane as a person and respect his business skills. Our sympathy to you as a family.
The Schicker Family
05/30/2014
Our condolence to Kim and Family for your loss. You are in our thoughts.
Chuck & Linda Wolski
05/30/2014
Our sympathy to Mary and family. We had the best of times just doing our job as Batesville Reps and Duane was one of the best. Always a class act and he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Phil Gunderson
05/30/2014
My sympathies to Mary and the entire family. I credit Duane for a lifetime of sayings and stories for all occasions. Duane was a mentor and a friend who embodied funeral service excellence and a love for life and his family.
Karl Dobmeier
05/30/2014
Very sorry to learn of Duane's passing. When I think of all the funny quotes from Duane and the all the laughing we did as part of the BCC Midwest Sales Group, can't help but smile. Our sympathy to Mary and Family. Duane will be missed. Karl & Diane
Bret Drewelow
05/29/2014
Mary and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I will always have very fond memories of the time I spent with Duane in Iowa as part of the team.
The Duvall Family
05/29/2014
To Kim and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Our thoughts are with all of you.
Lincoln Mason
05/29/2014
I have a lot of respect for Duane and know my father thought the world of him. My deepest sympathies to Mary and his daughters.