James Douglas Hansen, Jr.

James Douglas Hansen, Jr, 40, lost his battle with alcoholism on August 10th, 2021, at Mercy One Medical Center in Des Moines, Iowa. James was born on January 15th, 1981, at Lutheran Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a lifelong resident of Des Moines, graduating from East High School in 1999. He worked at Corell Contractor, Inc. for 15 years as a heavy equipment operator. James was an outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling and camping with friends and family. James was a loyal friend who would give you the shirt off of his back. He frequently spent his free time helping anyone who asked with anything they needed. His favorite things to do were working on construction projects and automotive repair. His greatest love was for his son, Caleb.

He is survived by his son, Caleb Hansen, 12. Caleb’s mother, Kris Alvarez. His sisters: Jeany (Raymundo) Beltran, Kellaney (Shawn) Coffman and Jodie (Jenny Ballew) Hansen. His nephews and nieces: Manny (Racheal) Guadron, Steve Beltran, Sam Beltran, Cecil Coffman, Misty Zobel and Sami Coffman.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Joni K. Hansen (8/31/1955-8/13/2020) and his stepfather, James W. Barker (11/25/1956-5/27/2009).

A celebration of life for James will be held at a future date.

Memorial contributions can be made at https://gofund.me/9432da3b

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Renee Glendy (Bernhardt)

08/14/2021

My first memories of James are intertwined with my first year at Adventureland. He made working there fun. He'd do anything to make people laugh. That summer was the most memorable summer of my teenage years. We weren't close these last 15 or so years but to know that I'll never talk to him again hurts more than I can say. My deepest condolences to you, Jodie and family.

Jodie

08/14/2021

I miss you so much. I wish this awful disease didnt take you. You had so much to live for 💔. Ill love you forever.