James Matthew Lansing
February 08, 2017
- Share:
-
-
-
Service Details
James Matthew Lansing
Of Des Moines, Iowa
James Lansing, age 51, passed away on February 8, 2017. He was born on May 22, 1965.
James graduated from Roosevelt High School and attended Drake University. He remained a life-long Des Moines resident and worked for Nationwide. James loved to volunteer at Camp Hertko Hollow, a camp for diabetic children. He was very social and loved surrounding himself around friends and family, especially his nieces and nephew.
Those left to cherish his memory include his partner of 30 years, Joe Reynolds; mother, Barbara Lansing; brother, Tom (Lisa) Lansing; nieces and nephew, Melinda (Josh), Tommy (Ramolaa), and Amanda; and many friends and extended family.
James was preceded in death by his father, Guy “Paul” Lansing.
Celebration of Life will be held at 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., Saturday, February 18, 2017, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Memorials may be directed to Camp Hertko Hollow in memory of James.
Condolences may be expressed at: HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Rob and Becky Musselman
02/15/2017
We were shocked and saddened when Joe called to tell us of Jim's passing. We've known Jim for over thirty years. Our deepest sympathies go out to Joe and all of Jim's family. Rest in peace Jim. We shall miss you.
June Johnson
02/15/2017
Jim was such a generous spirit, always willing to help out even though he had his own health challenges. He will be greatly missed, especially by those of us in the Camp Hertko Hollow family.
Tony Knifong
02/15/2017
Jim was such a nice and caring man. He will be deeply missed. Thinking of you and wishing you peace and comfort as you remember Jim.
Paul Taylor
02/13/2017
There are people with whom I grew up in Grinnell, went to church, Jr. HS, High School, even colllege, for years whom I've forgotten, but when Vicki Hertko posted "Jim Lansing", there was no forgetting from me. We were campers, then counselors, at Camp for one week/year. Great kid. Great man. My thoughts will be with his family, both immediate and Camp-related, for some time to come.
Paul Taylor
San Ramon, CA.
Kim Schade
02/12/2017
Jim will be missed by everyone that he has touched in his life!!! My heart breaks for Jim's family!! What a kind and caring person!!
Michael Miller Gribble
02/11/2017
I am just in shock to hear of Jims passing. He was always a kind and gentle person to me every time our paths crossed. My heart goes out to Joe for they always were together and seemed inseparable. To all of Jim's family. I send my condolences. Jim was a genuinely kind and sweet man. I will miss our talks we had when we saw each other. Rest in Peace Jim. You are going to be missed!
Henry
02/11/2017
He was such a nice and pleasant guy to talk to. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Brian Ohrberg & Greg Chamberlin
02/10/2017
Jim will be missed and our thoughts and love go out to Joe and Family and we will miss him very much
Mike Wilson
02/10/2017
A big loss for our community. My deepest condolences go out to his family. Will always remember our occasional chats about favorite books.
Nancy stouffer
02/10/2017
To Jim's family and friends and to Joe who took such good care of him. I am at a loss for words. Prayer of comfort and guidance from above. I had worked side by side with Jim at Diamond Crystal for several years. He could always put a a smile on my face. I loved him like a brother. This is such a shock to us all. Rest In Peace Jim. We will miss you.