Robert Edward Mahaffey
September 07, 2014
Robert Edward Mahaffey, 90, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, September 12, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. at St. Augustin Catholic Church, 545 42nd Street, Des Moines, Iowa with visitation one hour prior. Burial will be at Iowa Veterans Cemetery.
Bob was born in Marshalltown, Iowa on June 14, 1924 to Marie and Merle Mahaffey. He graduated from Saint Mary’s High School in Marshalltown, Iowa. He later served in the U.S. Army during WWII and was stationed in the South Pacific. After the war he was united in marriage to Sarah Giarratano, they were blessed with three children
Bob is survived by his children, Robert (Jan) Mahaffey, Patricia (Roger) Jones, and Jan (Les) Hansen; 5 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren; and his brother, James Mahaffey.
Bob worked in the trucking industry as a salesman for Yellow Freight Systems and retired from H & W Motor Express.
Bob loved many family events and enjoyed playing golf as well as an occasional gambling venture. He had many friends and will be greatly missed.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be expressed online at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Nancy Mahaffey Cochran
11/28/2014
I wish I could have visited with Uncle Bob in late July when I drove through Des Moines. The timing of my trip didn't work out. My dad, his brother Jim, misses him and has really been down since he passed away. To my cousins out there.....sending love and sympathy to you during this tough time.
George & Barbara Miller
09/11/2014
We'll never forget our friendship with Bob. So very sorry for the loss of a really great gentleman. George & Barbara
Beth and Lew Rydzewski
09/11/2014
To Jan and Bob and all of the Mahaffey family - so sorry for the loss of your Dad - you are in our prayers.
Helene Schemmel Edel
09/11/2014
This condolence comes from a Marshalltown friend of the Mahaffey family..I remember Bob as a charming and friendly young man. We lived in the same neighborhood and I was a good pal of his twin sisters, Jane and Joan. He is part of my happy memories of days gone by.
Trish Hayden
09/10/2014
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with Jan and Bob and the entire Mahaffey family.
Bill and Rosemary Ralston
09/10/2014
Sending our deepest condolences to your family. We know that Bob will be missed by all. Keep your memories close. With our love to each of you.
Laura Langford
09/09/2014
My dad, Jim Mahaffey, told me yesterday of the news. My dad and I offer our condolences to all of Uncle Bob's family. Although we had not seen him for many years, we will fondly remember the good times we had on our summer vacations visiting Iowa and the family. Uncle Bob and my dad were able to reconnect several years ago and I know it was very special to my dad to be able to talk to him. My dad will really miss their talks.
Lauren
09/08/2014
To my Grandpa, You will forever be in my heart and the hearts of my children. I will miss you terribly. Thank you for being such a loving and wonderful man. I love you