Gordon Harvey Heldenbrand

Gordon Harvey Heldenbrand, 73, passed away March 20, 2016 at his home. Services will be held Tuesday, March 29, 2016 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA with visitation from 11 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and the service at 1:00 p.m. Burial will be at Chapel Hill Cemetery at 2:00 p.m.

Gordon was born October 3, 1942 to Elizabeth (Phoenix) and Elmer James Heldenbrand in Des Moines, IA. He worked for the United States Postal Service rising through the ranks until his retirement in 1997. Gordon was a man of many interests. He loved to travel and was always seeking a new adventure. He was an avid music fan and collected instruments. Though he didn’t play them all, he found a common interest with his grandson, Michael who could. However, Gordon was a talented drummer who loved to play along to songs, especially Neil Diamond. Gordon also enjoyed reading, golfing, bowling and cheering his beloved Hawkeyes.

He is survived by his son, Jim (Becky) Heldenbrand; daughter, Tamie (Fred) Gedden; grandchildren, Jeremy, Andy, Joe, Jessica, Zachary and Michael; great-granddaughters, Arianna, Talena and Paisley; his brother, Jim (Martha) Heldenbrand; his exchange student “son”, Elio Palacios; many other family members and friends; and his loving dog, Henry. Gordon was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Joyce Porter; and his son, Brian.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family.

Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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