John "Jack" McKowen
April 20, 2016
John (Jack) McKowen, 63, passed away on Wednesday, April 20, at Taylor House-Unity Point in Des Moines. He was born in Knoxville, IA on October 11, 1952, to Viola and John McKowen.
Jack enjoyed playing ping pong, backgammon, horse racing and spending time with his daughter and grandchildren. He was a Cement Mason.
Jack is survived by his daughter; Michelle (Joe) Corbin; grandchildren, Madison, Isabella and Sophia; sisters, Jeannie Visser, Mary Ann Chapler and Donna Lutz; as well as a host of other beloved family and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at 12:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 27, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens. There will be a visitation held on Tuesday, April 26 at the funeral home from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Jack.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Judy
04/27/2016
I can't find the words to say what you mean to me. No one ever forgets their first true love. You always had a place in my heart and even though you are now in heaven you will always remain in my heart. I am sorry I am out of town and cannot be there to say good bye. I will miss you so very much. Rest in peace my special man. I will CHERISH you always. ??
Lynda Baldacci Shields
04/25/2016
I still can't believe this. Such a wonderful, fun loving, hard-working friend, and Classmate. I always enjoyed being around you then and recently at our class functions. It just won't be the same not having your gorgeous, mischievous smile and laugh around. You have definitely left a void in all of our hearts. Fly high my friend and as you watch over your daughter and family from above, don't forget the Class of '70...because we will never forget you. Love you Jack !
Michelle Corbin
04/24/2016
Dad,
You were not only a great father, but one of my best friends. We shared so many fun times together and you meant so much to me. I don't think I'll ever get over your loss, but I know you'll be watching over my family every day. I hope you are not suffering any longer, and feeling amazing in God's kingdom, surrounded by your family & friends. I can't wait to be reunited with you someday. I love you more than you'll ever know.
Love,
Your Little Girl
Bob Nading
04/24/2016
Like many of Jack's friends, thinking about Jack's family and hoping they find the strength to endure the changes you will most certainly experience from this very sad and way too early loss.
Judy (Miller) Bruce
04/24/2016
The last time I saw you was at Now or Later Restaurant where I work and I served you your favorite Chicken Parm, I knew something was wrong. You had that look in your eye. After your meal you asked if I had a few minutes that you needed to talk to me. Like so many times before. I asked what was wrong and you had a tear in your eye. You made me promise that I would not tell anyone. So, I promised. That was when you gave me a great big hug and told me you had Stage 4 Liver Cancer. Together we cried. I told you how much I loved having you as a special friend. Today, I remember the gang at school, parties and your gleam in your eye with that special Jack smile. I just want to tell your daughter and family how we graduated together, went to DMACC together and that we went together and you picked me up every single day for 2 1/2 years and then we graduated as the first class with a Associate Arts Degree. Then as the years went by we would somehow run into each other and laugh and talk about the good old times. I will miss running into you and sharing those special to times. You will be missed by so many but especially me. Good Bye my Friend. Love and will miss you.