Brendan Bernard Mahoney
December 30, 2010
Brendan Bernard Mahoney, 32, died on December 30, 2010, in Des Moines. An Irish style celebration of life will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2011, at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines; visitation from 3 to 8 p.m., with the celebration at 6:30 p.m. Interment will be on Wednesday, January 5, 2011, at St. Patrick’s Cemetery in Georgetown, IA at 12:00 noon.
Brendan was born on July 17, 1978 in Des Moines to loving parents Bernard and Barbara Mahoney. He grew up in Beaverdale and Johnston and graduated from Johnston High School in 1997. Brendan and his brother Shawn were precarious and competitive in their adventures of life together. On these adventures Bernie and Barb guided and instilled them with the core values of life and family.
Summer vacations and fishing trips in northern Minnesota were a staple of Brendan’s youth. Trips to Georgetown and Melrose, IA taught Brendan to embrace his Irish heritage.
As an adult, Brendan was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating and four-wheeling. Brendan spent time at his family’s homestead in Georgetown, IA known to his family as “down home.” Brendan was well known and loved in the area and contributed both time and funds to the restoration efforts of St. Patrick’s Church in Georgetown, IA.
Brendan owned and operated several successful businesses including Mahoney Contracting. He was a hardworking, fun loving Irish man who truly valued his family and friendships. His mischievous smile lit up every room and he brought joy and laughter to everyone he met.
He is survived by his parents; brother, Shawn; niece, Anna Grace; nephew, Bentlee; maternal grandmother, June Utley; aunt, Becky Olson; goddaughter, Charlotte Carmichael; and girlfriend, Diana Connolly. Brendan will be forever missed by his aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Paul and Frances Mahoney and his grandfather, Dude Olson.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Brendan Mahoney memorial fund at Veridian Credit Union.
Online condolences may be made at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Emilie Heles
01/06/2011
Dear Shawn and family
I am so very sorry for your loss!! May the memories and love that you all shared live within you all and help find some comfort. May God be with you during this time and always!! God Bless you all!!
Debbie Storey-Larson
01/05/2011
There are no words to express the devastating loss and saddness to lose someone so young and full of life... He was loved by so many and will be missed so much...I never had the pleasure of meeting him but I know how much he meant to my neices Andrea and Nicole and my Great Neices Lilly,Charlotte and Tess...HE WAS TRULY A BLESSING TO EVERY LIFE HE TOUCHED... And everyone who Loved him will be blessed and better because of his Love for his friends and family...May we all find comfort in the ever lasting arms of Our Father in Heaven...
Brock Norton
01/05/2011
To the Mahoney Family,
I can't put my own grief into words, so I can't fathom the grief that you are feeling. The void left in our hearts by his passing will never be filled. Hopefully the prayers for you from the countless number of people whose lives that Brendan touched will assuage your bereavement.
Brendan was the type of person that you wanted to be around and more importantly he was the type of person that you could count on. I will miss him dearly.
My condolensces,
Brock Norton
Clive Iowa
Tina Rivera Thacker
01/04/2011
Barb Bernie My Heartfelt Sympathy,Iam so sorry for your loss,My prayers go out to you
Carolyn Suggett
01/04/2011
Dear Barb and Family,
I want to extend my sincere condolences on the passing of Brendan. You are in my prayers.
Tish & Sonny
01/04/2011
We are with you in Spirit & only wish we could be part of the stories & celebration of Brendan's life. So many people have written notes, called, sent cards, etc., which shows you what a difference in life he has made for so many. I know Anna was so proud of her Uncle Brendan, and he was a great family friend to Bobbie as well. We were lucky to have known him through Anna. RIP ---
Shellie Benson
01/04/2011
It's been a few years since I had the opportunity to work with Brendan at Wells Fargo but I can tell you he left his indelible mark on me and everyone he worked with at the Help Desk. I always enjoyed hearing his funny stories of adventure with family and friends as he told them with that big smile only he could give. With deep sympathy I feel for those close to Brendan and hope that the warmth of happy memories with him will be with you always as a comforting hug.
God Speed
Ed Wegele
01/04/2011
To the family of Brendan:
He had a good heart and a zeal for life. His smile and humor are some of the blessings he has left with me and many others. It was truly an honor to know him. I have many stories of our crazy days working together at Iguana Jake's. I pray that you are comforted by the many who come and share their memories of Brendan. I also pray that in time the pain you feel now can be replaced by all of the wonderful memories and joys Brendan brought to each one of you. I am sorry for your loss and know many celebrate the life of Brendan and were blessed to have him in all of our lives. My prayers are for you in this season of mourning.
Rev. Ed Wegele
Seminole, Texas
Lisa Wilkes-Barber
01/04/2011
Such a pleasure to be related to you...your wonderful sense of humor and great smile will be missed forever...A true loss to our family. Love you Brendan! Keep an eyes on our family from above. Onward Lisa (cousin)
Danielle Mincks (Willey)
01/04/2011
My thoughts and prayers are with the Mahoney family. I can't begin to imagine the loss you may feel. Shawn- may you find happiness in the fond memories of you and Brendan together.
Bridget (Nichols) Jablonski
01/03/2011
Dear Mahoney family,
I am so sorry to hear of this tragic loss. My brother and I spent part of our childhood growing up with Shawn and Brendan in the old Johnston neighborhood. Although I did not know Brendan well, I do remember baseball games at the neighborhood park with the boys when we were young and I remember Brendan most for his infection smile. Shawn, having a brother the same age and in the same class as Brendan, I can not even begin to imagine the loss and pain you must be feeling at this time. My heart just sank, as I thought of you when I heard the news. I will continue to keep your family in my thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.
Debbie MacLeod
01/03/2011
Mahoney Family, you have my deepest deepest heartfelt sympathy right now. I know all of your hearts are braking and you feel your sorrow will never end. May God be with you and put his arms around you and comfort you always. May the memories of Brenden keep you going in the days to come, until you meet again. They say the loss of a child is a parents deepest pain, I cannot even imagine. I didn't know Brenden as well as many who are leaving messages here and on facebook. But I did meet him once at a Beaverdale neighborhood party at the Biondi's. And just meeting him once was all it took to know he was a super super great guy. He obviously was an Angel here on earth and he has now earned his wings and has gone home to be with Jesus.
God Bless you all and may he keep you in his loving arms through this heart breaking time.
Debbie MacLeod
Des Moines, Iowa
Mary Kay Romanelli
01/03/2011
Dear Bernie and Barb,
I am so saddened and distressed at the loss of your darling son! I am praying for all of your family.
May God Bless You and hold you in His hands in the coming days as you deal with your saddness and grief.
My heartfelt Sympathy to you both...you were just like a big brother to me Bernie and I'll never forget you. You'll be in my prayers everyday.
Sincerely,
Mary Romanelli
(George Romanelli's sister)
Kelly (Highland) Gressman
01/03/2011
I remember Brendan ALWAYS following Shawn around the neighborhood in Johnston, he just wanted to be with his big brother all the time. To the Mahoney family, my thoughts and prayers are with you.....Shawn, I wish I were there to give you a giant hug...I am so sorry bud.
John Molloy & family
01/03/2011
Our family's sadness can not be expressed in words. We will be forever enriched by knowing Brendan Mahoney.
"To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die."
John Molloy and family