Gerald "Bud" Berry
February 16, 2017
Gerald Berry, 84, passed away on February 16, 2017, at Valley View Village in Des Moines. He was born February 1, 1933, to James and Mabel Berry.
Bud served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was united in marriage to Shirley Vernon on March 16, 1956. He retired from Armstrong Tire after 32 years. Bud was a member of the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, Eastgate Masonic Lodge, and lifelong member of the American Legion.
In his retirement, Bud found great joy in tinkering. One of his granddaughter’s said it best, “If grandpa couldn’t fix it, it couldn’t be fixed.”
Bud is survived by his loving wife, Shirley; children, Rick (Jill) Berry and Pam (John) Carver; grandchildren, Rachel Berry, Adam (Tabitha) Carver, and Emily Carver; great-grandson, Asher Berry; siblings, Delores Aswegan, Phyllis (Slim) Allen, Harold (Donna) Berry, and Charlotte Cook; as well as many nieces, nephews, extended relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Private graveside services will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.
Celebration of Life for friends and family will take place from 3:30 – 6:00 pm on Friday, February 24, 2017 at Noah’s Ark, 2400 Ingersoll Ave., Des Moines, IA 50312.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Shriner’s Hospital for Children in Bud’s memory.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Lisa Formaro & Scott Formaro (kids of Tom &Bonnie
06/15/2017
Shirley, Rick & Pam
I am so sorry for the late condolences. I was out to the Shrine not long ago and asked about Bud, as I always do. When they told me he had passed, I could not believe it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you .
Scott and I have a lot of fond memories of Bud growing up. We both learned to Snowmobile with our dad (Tom) and Bud. Dad & Bud hanging out in our garage always tinkering with something. Bud took Scott through the Masons & into the Za Ga Zig Shrine.
Diana Waters
02/22/2017
Shirley, Rick, Pam and families, I am so sorry for your loss.
Chris and Wayne Wenzel
02/20/2017
We are so sorry for your loss
larry and mary coleman
02/20/2017
Rick.Pam and Shirley
We are so sorry for your loss. We thought so much of Bud. Larry enjoyed his company at coffee . He will be very missed.
Carol and Brian Schulz
02/20/2017
Pam and Rick, we are so sorry for your loss. Bud was a super guy, His grand-daughter was right, he was able to fix anything and everything and if he couldn't, it was not fixable! All the beautiful memories of growing up next door to you all are the best, the camping, boating, snowmobiling, concerts in the garage, the list goes on and on. I am so glad I will always have these memories. he will be greatly missed. Heaven received a wonderful man.
Vicky Simbro
02/19/2017
Rick, Pam, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know from your stories about how you enjoyed going to the Iowa games together! He will be missed by many.
I will keep you and the family in prayers.
Laura Childs (Overholser)
02/19/2017
My thoughts and prayers for your loss. He was such an amazing man. I'm sure mom and him are stirring up trouble in heaven. There are so many fond memories of him.
He will be missed.
Rus Rupe
02/19/2017
So sorry for your loss. Bud was always fun to be around. I still remember going snowmobiling him & him helping me out with seats & a trunk lid for my 63 Chevy. A very nice man. Will be truly missed by many.
Bill & Sharon Slagle
02/18/2017
So sorry for you lost. Bill enjoyed having coffee with Bud.