James Gasser
October 27, 2021
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James Gasser, 65, died unexpectedly but peacefully at his home on October 27, 2021. Services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, IA on Monday, November 8, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. with visitation one hour prior.
James was born on December 14, 1955 in Des Moines, IA and was a proud Roosevelt High School graduate. He worked for Pepsi-Co as a forklift operator his entire career. In his free time, Jim cherished his time in the great outdoors hunting and fishing. He was an avid traveler and enjoyed 22 trips to Las Vegas. He also treasured coin collecting and watching old western movies.
He will be greatly missed by his son, Jake (Mary) Anderson; daughter, Heather Anderson; his sister, Marty; grandson, Dylan Herrick; and Diva his Australian shepherd.
Memorials may be directed to the family and condolences expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Mark Gregory
11/08/2021
Jim and I met when we were 13 when I moved into the neighborhood. We attended Franklin Jr High and Roosevelt High together. During our senior year we worked for Jim's dad at Pidgeon's Furniture warehouse. In our younger days we rode our Honda dirt bikes in what is now Saylorville Lake before it was filled. We hunted together, worker on his house, and just hung out. After 53 years of Jim's friendship it is difficult to believe he is gone. My deepest condolence's to everyone Jim leaves behind. We will all miss you buddy, happy trails.
Brian Cumpton
11/05/2021
I wanted to express my sympathy to Gasser's family. We worked opposite shifts, but ran the same line for a few years before he retired, so I got to know him well and loved his many stories, his sense of humor and have missed him since he retired from Pepsi. He loved talking about his family, especially his grandson and showing his collections. May he rest in peace. He will be missed.