Aaron Bjork
April 04, 2020
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Service Details
Aaron Kenneth Bjork was born May 14, 1998 in Des Moines, Iowa. He attended Southeast Polk High School through 10th grade, and graduated from Saydel High School in 2016. Aaron loved to talk, always had a smile, and made friends easily. If someone was a stranger to him, it did not stay that way long. He would call his family every day to check in. Aaron worked as an electrician for Vision Electric, and part-time with his dad at Iowa Home Pros. Aaron loved the outdoors. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, playing baseball, jet skiing, fishing, and jet boating on the river.
Aaron passed away tragically due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident on Saturday, April 4, 2020.
He will be forever loved and missed by his mother, Kennette Brady; his father, Robert (Stacy) Bjork; his brothers, Nick Bjork, Dalton Timmons, and Devon Timmons; paternal grandmother, Curdonna Bjork; maternal grandfather, Kenneth Brady; aunts and uncles, Shawna (Pat) Astor, Pooh (Rick) Carr, Tammy (Karl) Webb, Kenneth Walte, and Dearld Walte; and many great-aunts, great-uncles, cousins, countless friends and their families.
Aaron was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Robert F. Bjork; maternal grandmother, Sharon Brady; uncle, Eddie Walte; and cousin, Scotty Belcher.
There will be a public visitation from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. All are welcome, but please be aware that due to Covid-19, Hamilton’s is adhering to the 10-person-or-less rule and will ask guest to rotate out of the funeral home to allow others to enter.
A private service for family will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 10, 2020 at the Hamilton’s Funeral Home. The service will be followed by a procession to Rising Sun Cemetery. Friends and extended family are welcome to participate in the procession, but please be aware that only immediate family will be allowed at the graveside for the committal service. Guests are welcome to stay in their cars at the cemetery. The family invites people to bring a balloon to release after the graveside service.
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. All are welcome!
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Aaron.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Steve & Kerri Martin & boys
04/14/2020
Kennette, Nick, & family- We are SO very sorry for your loss. We have some great memories from the baseball fields with Aaron. Kennette you were such a proud mom of your boys my heart breaks for you. Please know you & your entire family are in our thoughts & prayers.
Tanya and Tyler Hogate
04/12/2020
Kennette, Nick and family, we are so sorry to hear about your loss. Aaron brought so much joy and smiles to people's faces. I will always remember how kind he was and all the good times we had at the ball field. I pray for peace and comfort to all of you during this time.
Darwin Mckee
04/11/2020
God Speed Mr.
Port & Starboard
Thanks for the backup support
when we took down the bad guy
a few years ago.
Your step Grand Pappy Mac
Clifford Shady
04/09/2020
O don't know you folks but wanted to express to you that very sorry for your loss of your son and brother. May God comfort your soewer sand heal your pain. Rest in peace
Angie Pettinger & Conner Pettinger
04/09/2020
He had the best smile and you couldn't help but love that about him. So sorry for your loss, it is a terrible tragedy. It did bring back some good baseball memories thinking of him. Those were some good times. Keep those thoughts when thinking of him.
Lori Anderson
04/08/2020
I am so very sorry for your loss. My thoughts, & prayers are with you & your entire family.
Jason and Kim Kono
04/08/2020
Kennette, Nick and family:
We are so sorry for your loss. Aarons contagious smile will always be remembered. We have a lot of fond memories from all our time spent together at the baseball fields. We are praying for strength, comfort and peace for all of you during this very difficult time.
Jeff, Tricia, and Tyler McCarty
04/08/2020
Kennette and Nick,
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. We have such fond memories of coaching little league and the ballfield days when the boys were young. Our hearts are with you during this difficult time. Many prayers for your family.
Sam and Karen Ubaldo
04/08/2020
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this difficult time.
An alumni of Saydel
04/08/2020
So sorry for his loss. May you realize that love is eternal and to complete what he couldn't finish on his bucket list.
Penney Smith
04/08/2020
Enjoyed having Aaron walk the halls of Saydel ~ he was truly one of the nicest students - always with a smile that lit up the classrooms. Im am so sorry for your loss. ??
My prayers are with your entire family.
Scott and Glenda Gregory
04/08/2020
Kennette and Nick,
We are so very sorry for your loss. Every time I think of Aaron or hear his name, I see that big smile he always had and his ability to make everyone laugh!
Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you!
Brenda P
04/07/2020
So sorry to hear this. My thoughts are with you and your family Bob
Carol and Tony Rivas
04/07/2020
Curdonna and family, We are so sorry for your loss. Condolences to you and your family. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Gwen and Terry Parks
04/07/2020
We are so very sorry for your tragic loss. When I think of Aaron I always remember his big smile and personality. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.