Brian D. Halferty
February 12, 2011
Brian Dean Halferty, 56, died at Broadlawns Hospital on Saturday, February 12, 2011. He was born April 2, 1954, to Robert and Erdene Halferty in Des Moines.
Brian was a member of Phi Mu Alpha Music Fraternity and Alpha Kappa Psi Professional Business Fraternity. He was a long time and active member of First Federated Church, and also sang with the Pride of Iowa Barbershop Quartet.
Brian worked at Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa, and most recently owned Halferty Tax Service in Altoona.
Brian is survived by his father, Robert Halferty of Vancouver, WA; sister, Suzanne Rardin of Colorado; and a host of other family and beloved friends.
Funeral services will be held 6 p.m., Thursday, February 24, 2011, at First Federated Church, 4801 Franklin Avenue, with visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will be held 10 a.m. Friday at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Hamilton’s Funeral Home is handling arrangements.
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Alice Johnson Draper
02/23/2011
The picture of Brian was just how he always appeared when I took care of him at home or hospital. He had such a positive view of his situation. Only later did I realize that his mom was an instructor at the nursing school I attended. I am sorry for your loss of such an independent guy.
Lynn Gladfelder McGregor
02/21/2011
I am so sorry to hear about you losing Brian. I remember him for his love of music and life. And his bicycle! He was so much fun when he teased us.
Please send me an e-mail at lynn79g@aol.com or I am on facebook. I would love to hear from you!
Connie Sharpnack Capehart
02/21/2011
To the family and Friends of Brian Halferty,
I would like to express my condolences for the loss of a
great person. Brian and I went to East High school and he
was at our last reunion and had a wonderful time. He will be missed by all
who knew him. He probably organizing a barbershop quartet in heaven
and singing to all
Ernie and Pat Fisher
02/21/2011
We got to know Brian through the DM Cycle Club in the 1970's. Later we all went to the same church - First Federated. We would see him from time to time there and kept up with his health problems through the years.
Brian has been a good friend. He always had an encouraging word even when he was struggling with his own physical ailments. We have never heard him complain about anything. We will miss his presence in our lives, but rejoice that he is now whole with no physical restraints. Praise The Lord!
We regret that we will not be able to attend Brian's funeral as we are wintering in Tucson.
May God be with you at this difficult time,
Christie Prine/Rushing
02/21/2011
Such a wonderful person Brian was, so 'down to earth' and meaningful in all ways. So glad to have known him. I didn't know he sang with 'Iowa Barbershop Quartet'. How Beautiful.
Jo Ann Burg
02/21/2011
To the Family and Friends,
I think Brian was a roommate of my father, Carroll Meimann, at Manor Care in 2007. He couldn't have been a greater roommate! Dad had fallen in the bathroom and Brian called the nurses for help. My father was recovering from a stroke and couldn't do a lot. Brian helped him with his call light, TV and even told Dad what was good to eat. My dad never forgot what Brian did for him, when he had so many medical issues himself.
We had some issues with the nursing staff and Brian informed us that Dad wasn't being treated right in many cases. Thank God for Brian! Dad has now had another stroke and isn't good. I told him about Brian's passing and Dad said he would never forget him.
Who knows, they may meet again!
Barbara Reynolds
02/21/2011
I want to extend my sympathy to Brians family. I worked with his mother at Hilltop Medical Clinic many years ago. Hopefully peace will find you.
Bill Roland
02/18/2011
Brian will be missed in our Homebuilders sunday school class. Even though he had some physical challenges, Brian still lived life to the best he could. I look forward to the day when we all get to heaven. What a great reunion it will be with our loved ones and our Lord.
Juanita Lovick Washington
02/16/2011
Bonnie Lou called to tell me she had seen the notice in the Des Moines Register. Please accept my sympathy. I am thinking about and praying for you. Love to all, Juanita