Alexander Scott Yeager
September 08, 2020
Alexander Scott Yeager, 17, died from complications associated with Wolf-Hirschhorn Syndrome (4p-) on September 8, 2020. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA with visitation on Wednesday, September 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. and the memorial service on Thursday, September 17 at 10:00 a.m.
Alex attended Norwalk High School and enjoyed bowling and walks in his wheelchair. He loved throwing his pillow pets, swinging in his swing donated by Make-a-Wish, and ringing bells.
Alex is survived by his parents, George and Valerie; his sisters, Taylor and Charlotte; grandparents, George and Ronda Yeager, Kathy and Steve Weeks; great-grandparents, Norma and Martin Stevenson and Floyd Eklov; uncles, Rob Eklov and Cody (Whitney) Eklov; aunt, Amy Yeager; cousins, Kristen, Caleb, Paige, Addison, Zoey, Eanna and Jameson; and a host of other loving family members.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Robert Eklov; and great-grandparents, Dennis Howard, Darlene Eklov, Ronald and Jacqueline Weston, and Donald and Bertha Yeager.
Memorial may be directed to the family and condolences expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Jack and Mary Lou Coady
09/12/2020
Dear George, Valerie and family,
we are saddened to hear of the loss of your beloved Alex. Please know that we are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. May the caring support of family and friends bring peace and comfort in all the days ahead.
Karine maxwell
09/10/2020
So sorry for your loss and may his memory be a blessing to you in the days ahead.
Amy W.
09/09/2020
Sending my love and prayers to you and your entire family. Alex is loved deeply and will be missed by all who were blessed to know him. Please know that I am here for you and the girls if you need anything. Love and hugs to you all.
Kathy Snyder
09/09/2020
So Sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Kathy from Prarie Meadows.
Sandi Lint
09/09/2020
GEORGE AND VAL so so sorry. Pray that your faith will give you the strength needed to get thru this loss. ALEX was a strong and loving boy who will stay in our hearts forever. Know my thouhts and prayers are with you. Love you always. Aunt Sandra LInt.
Nate Lair
09/09/2020
Love you and miss you Mr. Alex. I am honored to have been your friend and enjoyed our countless hours together these past almost 13 years! Go find the biggest playmat you can and toss as many pillow pets as you can. Feel free to visit Paxton and I in spirit anytime, Goober ?.
Squeek
09/09/2020
love to all -the pain of the loss of a child is unbearable ~~you will cry so much and years later still--sending you love, peace and comfort and a hug