James “Jimmy” R. Reinier

James Raymond Reinier, age 57, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Thursday, March 19, 2020 at Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines.

Jimmy was born March 23, 1962 in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended East High School in Des Moines. He loved his family above all else and enjoyed spending as much time with them as possible. Jimmy was a handyman and a jack-of-all-trades in the auto industry. He loved fixing cars and trucks and would help anyone in need.

He is survived by his wife, Michelle; parents, Phil and Pat Reinier, and Diane DeLong; children, Heather (Ryan) Gulbranson, Samantha Reinier, Josh Turner, Sarah (Chris) Dellaca, James Reinier Jr., Taylor Turner, and Misty (John) Uribe; twelve grandchildren: Ryan, Dylan, Nicole, Naylan, Maria, Parker, Bryant, Alivia, Mackenzie, Addy, Elliott, and Adrien; five siblings; life-long friend, Dennis Reid; and numerous nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.

Jimmy was preceded in death by his son, Ryan Kent; siblings, Phillip and Kippy; and his grandchildren, Cheyanne and Eric.

There will be a visitation from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Thursday, March 26, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, IA 50309.

A very special thank you to Becky Nissen for helping Jimmy during his time of need.

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