Michael McCourt
December 06, 2014
Michael McCourt, 81, passed away on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. He was born on April 12, 1933 in Glendale, California to Dewey and Pat (Corlett) McCourt.
Michael grew up in the South Bay area graduating from Redondo Beach Union High School. He served in the Army from 1953-1955, stationed in Korea. Returning to the USA, he married the love of his life, Janet Browne in North Redondo, CA. He and his family moved to Chicago where he attended the Moody Bible Institute graduating in 1959. He earned his Bachelor’s degree in Christian Education at Westmont College in Santa Barbara. He relocated to Seattle, worked at ACME Personnel Service, was transferred to Des Moines in 1973. He retired in 1998 from the National Council on Compensation Insurance. Michael was a loving family man who lived his faith in God. His joys in life were family, church and serving people. He was especially known for telling dumb jokes.
Michael is survived by his loving wife of 59 years, Janet; children: Gail (Don) Gunstone of Gresham, OR, daughter-in-law, Rhonda McCourt of Pleasant Hill, IA, Glenna (Mike) Bleadorn of New Berlin, WI, Jeffrey (Peggy) McCourt of Plymouth, MN, Georgene (Dennis) White of Polk City, IA, Carolyn (Jeff) Anderson of Cantabria, Spain; brother: Brian McCourt of San Diego, CA; sister: Sharon Hamilton of Carlsbad, CA; 23 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Jonathan, a granddaughter, Katelyn and a great granddaughter, Keilah.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2014 at First Federated Church, 4801 Franklin Avenue, Des Moines. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, Des Moines, IA. A private family graveside service will be held at Highland Memory Gardens in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be made to the First Federated Church short term mission projects or Mercy Hospice Johnston.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Paul and Marlene Clark
12/12/2014
I miss my little chats with Mike when he was doing Cindy's yard work. We're thinking of you in your sorrow, and hoping these words may be a comfort to you now. "Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. Matt.11:28
Sandra and Sue send their sympathy also.
Bill Roland
12/11/2014
Sorry to hear of Mikes passing. I always enjoyed talking with him. He always had a few jokes too.
Fred Hartman
12/10/2014
Mike was a wonderful and kind man,a great father. Great family who made us feel welcomed in their home. May God comfort you all.
Cliff and Debbie Blumenthal
12/10/2014
My sister in law, Gail is a true testament of the kind of parents Jan and Mike were. Mike was outgoing, sincerely interested in you, and told jokes that I didn't understand but he made me laugh just by how he was telling them. As you learn to live without him, may you find comfort that he is up there in heaven making everyone laugh!
Ron and Denise Hicks
12/09/2014
We first met McCourts when my brother, Don, was "courting" Miss Gail. Mike was always smiling, telling jokes and asking how our families were doing. He and Jan live their strong faith. His life touching ours, no matter how little, was a blessing to our family. We continue to lift all of you up to our Lord Jesus Christ, as you celebrate Mike's life! Loves
Brenda Harstine
12/09/2014
Glenna and family, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss and will be praying that you will experience the peace of Christ which goes beyond our understanding. Your father must have been a wonderful man. I'm thankful that you have the hope of seeing him again! With love, Brenda Harstine