Brian Glen Meyer

Brian Meyer, 47, passed away from an aneurysm on May 1, 2019. Funeral services will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 8, 2019, at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave. in Des Moines. Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Tuesday, May 7, from 3-8 p.m.

Brian was born in Denison, Iowa, on January 24, 1972. Brian grew up on his grandparents' farm south of Westside and graduated from AR-WE-VA High School in 1990. Brian received training as an EMT at Mercy School of Health Sciences and attended Vatterott College, earning a degree in Computer Aided Drafting & Design in 2003.

Brian enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, boating, and actively supported the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center. He excelled in cooking, barbecuing, and was well-known for his snack mixes and specialty chicken. Brian received numerous first-place awards for his homemade garden salsa.

Brian was very proud of his work as Project Manager at GMT (Granite, Marble & Tile Solutions) in Ankeny. He was a member of the Iowa Home Builder's Association and served as chairperson of the Home & Remodeling Show Committee.

Brian is survived by his mother, Gail Meyer; friend, Scott Welch; aunts, Janet (Richard) Janning and Karen (Kim) Skadeland; five cousins, Tami, Tracy, Kevin, Nicholas, and Brenda; great-aunts, Helen Haase and Norma Wittmaack; many extended relatives and friends. He is also survived by his work family at GMT; his pets, Jasmin, Stewie, Junior, and Jake.

Brian was preceded in death by his grandparents, Glen and Deloris Meyer, beloved cats, Taz and Shadow, and his fishing/hunting buddy, Russ Norm.

Memorial contributions will be received by the family in loving memory of Brian.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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