Tomas Jay Monk

Tomas Jay Monk, 67, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2016 at Mercy Hospital in Des Moines.

Tom was born September 17, 1948 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Ellis and Geraldine (Cocking) Monk.

He enjoyed golfing, fishing, traveling, spending time with his family, being outdoors, and spending time with his granddaughters.

Tom is survived by his daughters, Nickalena (Tom) Bedwell and Alexandria Monk; his son, Derik Doherty; his granddaughters, Haylee and Jaydalynn Bedwell; siblings, Randy Monk and Dee (Alan) Westphal; mother, Jerry Monk; 2 nephews, and 5 nieces.

He was preceded in death by his father, Ellis Monk and his sister Terry Barr.

Visitation will be held from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., Sunday, March 13 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, March 14, also at Hamilton’s, with burial to follow at Altoona Cemetery. Celebration of life will be held at Legends Bar and Grill at Copper Creek in Pleasant Hill following the burial.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the Southeast Polk Dollars for Scholars.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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