Kenneth Harrier

Kenneth “Ken” E. Harrier, 80, passed away on November 7, 2022, at MercyOne Medical Center. He was born in Des Moines, Iowa on June 19, 1942, to Charles and Ruth Harrier

Ken married the love of his life, Rose on October 14, 1963. He was a very talented carpenter and could take any house and turn it into a masterpiece. Ken retired in 2004.

Ken was an avid motorcycle fan, especially Harley Davidson. He owned the one in his photo for 40 years. He enjoyed doing yard work and driving his golf cart around the yard. Ken was a mentor to most everyone he knew.

Ken was a member of the Moingona Masonic Lodge #633 since 2002, Scottish Rite, and the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine in Altoona for almost 20 years as well. He was involved in several clubs at the Za-Ga-Zig Shrine including Sandrunners and Trikes.

Ken is survived by his loving wife, Rose Harrier; children, Ken (Rona) Harrier, Jr. and Carol Harrier; grandchild, Harley Ray Kenneth Bryan; siblings, Diana Cannavo, Joy Garrison, Marie Archer, Ruthann Archer, and Mike Harrier; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Charles “Buddy” Harrier, Jr.

Services will be at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines. Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m., on Thursday, November 17, 2022 with a funeral service at 12:00 p.m. on Friday, November 18, 2022. Burial will be at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Ken.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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