Gerald Alexander
August 16, 2016
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Gerald Alexander
Des Moines
Gerald Alexander, 82, passed away Tuesday, August 16, 2016 at Panora Specialty Care in Panora, Iowa.
He was born December 21, 1933 in Pocahontas, Iowa to Martin and Lucille (Shors) Alexander. Gerald’s greatest joy in life was tormenting his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He enjoyed watching classic TV shows and old westerns, preferably while drinking a Miller High-Life beer. His favorite place to go was AmVets Post 2 and hang out with his friends. He liked spending time fishing and could burn anything perfectly on the grill.
Gerald is survived by his wife of 59 years, Ellen; daughters, Peggy Alexander, Patricia Barnard, and Barbara (John) Gill; grandchildren, Tim (Arianne) Barnard, Susan Barnard (Jason Archer), Byron Barnard, Shannon (Jon) Selby, Samantha Gill (Dylan Schulte), and Alec Gill; and great-grandchildren, Halle Barnard, Natalie and Keegan Barnard, and Gerrin Selby. Gerald is also survived by his brother, Gene Alexander; sister-in-law, Diane Zinn; brother-in-law, Roger (Vicky) Garrett; aunts, Cathie Shors and Ruby Alexander; and many nieces, nephews, other extended family, and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Martin and Lucille Alexander; his in-laws, William and Laura Garrett; brothers-in-law, Rick Garrett and Bill Zinn; and sisters-in-law, Marilyn Garrett and Doris Alexander.
Celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, September 10, 2016 at Iowa Veterans Cemetery, 34024 Veterans Memorial Drive, Adel, Iowa. Following services family wishes to invite you to join them for a luncheon held at AmVets Post 2 at 12:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family and or AmVets Post 2.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mike Rote
09/12/2016
I just learned of Jerry"s passing on 9/11. He was a great person and a very friendly person. I always enjoyed our conversations at AmVets. I am sorry for the loss of Jerry and he will be missed. God bless
Virgil Hillman
09/10/2016
I worked at Armstrong Tire and was in the accounting department and Jerry worked in data processing. One of the stories that he told was when he went deer hunting he tried jumping this creek and was not very successful and about broke ever tooth he had. Sorry about your loss. God bless.
pfl
08/24/2016
My condolences to the family on the passing away of your loved one. True comfort comes in knowing that God does not cause our death. Hebrews 2:14 tells us the source of death. May you be comforted in knowing that God (Psalms 83:18) hates death and promises to eliminate death forever and bring the dead back to life on a cleansed earth. (Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 21:3,4; Acts 24:15)