Ronald Halbrook

CARNEY IA- Ron Halbrook 84, passed away April 25th 2023 at Taylor House in Des Moines. A private extended family interment will be at Oralabor Cemetery in Ankeny at 2:00 p.m., on 5-13-23. A Celebration of life will be held May 13th at 3:00 pm at Vittoria Lodge, 7200 NW 2nd Ave., Ankeny, IA for all Family & Friends.

Ron was born September 18th 1938 to Arthur & Jensina Halbrook. He grew up in Ankeny. In High School he met his future wife Beverly Medici. They married & moved to Carney and remained there, building their life together. They raised four children and enjoyed their 14 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren and 5 great great-grandchildren.

He enjoyed NASCAR races with family & friends, restoring classis cars, 50’s music along with Old Time Country. Most of all, he enjoyed time with his family.

He was Owner/Operator of Ron’s Electric & Plumbing for 48 years before retiring. Over the years he was everyone’s “Go to Person” for all kinds of advice. He was always there for people in need. Always responding with “No Problem”

He was preceded in death by his parents, Sisters: Maxine Porter, Lenora Righi & Marlene Samuelson along with Brother: Richard Halbrook.

He is survived by Linda Halbrook, Janice Shanks & Bryce Halbrook.
He will be greatly missed by Family & Friends!

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be directed to Smile Train, Hope Ministries or Taylor House.

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