Brian Anant
February 16, 2016
Brian Anant, 58, passed away on February 16, 2016, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. He was born in New Delhi, India, on August 15, 1957, to Victor and Daphne Anant.
Brian was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He had a passion for helping others which led him to the airline industry when he was 17 years old. Brian proudly worked for United Airlines for many years and was the true essence of customer service. He also pastored at Gospel Assembly in Mumbai, India, for 8 years, and was a faithful member of Gospel Assembly Church in Des Moines.
Brian is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elizabeth; children, Michael (Farah) Anant and Sarah (Waqar) Shaikh; grandchildren, Ethan, Nicolas, and Landon; sister, Aura Ardesher; mother-in-law, Philomena Swain; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016, at Gospel Assembly Church, 7135 Meredith Drive in Urbandale, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening at the church from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Gospel Assembly Church in loving memory of Brian.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Olavo Sodder
08/15/2021
Its been a bunch of years that Brian passed, and I never knew, however thought of him today as its his birthday!!
I then googled and saw this sad news indeed.
We worked together with Lufthansa in Mumbai many many moons ago!!
Brian was truly an Enormously hard worker and gifted person
Rest In Peace dear friend
Lynn
02/22/2016
Elizabeth and children,
My thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Lynn Room 8 Mercy Hospice
Vicky Kephart
02/20/2016
I worked with brain at the Airport he always had a smile. Just by looking at Brian you could tell he loved his job and loved helping people he would crack that smile of his and you just knew he would do anything he could to make sure the passenger was happy Brian will be missed but my friend you are in a better place no hurt no pain God Bless.
Marissa Dietzenbach
02/20/2016
My thoughts and prayers are with the family. I had the pleasure of knowing Brian while working at the airport. He always brought a smile to my face.
Karen Donahue
02/19/2016
I worked at the airport with Brian for many years, he was a kind helpful soul and will be missed. Prayers to his family.
Matt & Tiff Hartquist
02/19/2016
A wonderful example of human kindness, Brian will always be remembered, with a smile, as a gentle, Christian man. To Elizabeth, Michael, Sarah, and the rest of Brian's family, please know we share your sorrow and hope that our love and condolences can provide some comfort to you at this time.
Bonnie Speicher
02/19/2016
I knew Brian from the airport and he always had a smile on his face and was always most helpful. Even though, we all at
times, would have lines stretching through out the terminal, he was always calm. My thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time of sorrow.
Bill & Suzy Bentley
02/18/2016
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Anant family. Our comfort is in the knowing we'll see him again. He will be sorely missed.
Joe Katich
02/18/2016
I knew Brian from the airport and he was one of the most helpful people that was at the counter. He would always ask about family and others. He always had a smile and a laugh in a business that leaves people stressed and short with others. He is in our prayers along with your family.
Azeeman Kempadoo
02/18/2016
Sorry to know that you have passed on to receive your reward. May God grant you rest.
My sincere condolences to the Family.
Dwayne & Jane Murray
02/17/2016
So very sorry to hear of Bro. Brain's passing. He was a precious man of God and he will be greatly missed. Sis. Elizabeth, Sarah, Michael and the whole family are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you much!!!