Andrew Robert Hickman
June 08, 2011
Andrew Robert Hickman, 23, passed away at his home on June 8, 2011. Services will be on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at 10:30 a.m. at Lutheran Church of Hope on Jordan Creek Parkway in West Des Moines. Family will greet friends after the service. Burial will be at Ankeny Memorial Gardens.
Andrew was born on February 10, 1988 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He grew up in Estherville, Iowa and graduated from Estherville Lincoln Central High School and then attended Iowa Central Community College. Andrew was employed at the Ankeny Diner in Ankeny where he was a chef; he loved to cook for others. He also enjoyed Frisbee golf and playing his guitar in jam sessions with his brother, Aaron, and friends. Andrew also loved animals, most of all his own cats.
He will be greatly missed by his parents, Ron and Lesly Hickman of Ankeny; sister, Kelty (Brian) Rome of Forest Lake, MN; brothers, Aaron Hickman of Ankeny and Grant (Christy) Hickman of West Des Moines; nephews, Everett and Dominic Hickman and Cael and Devin Rome; grandparents, Kathy and Les Kehn of Savage, MN; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League. Online condolences to the family may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Judy Grethen
06/10/2011
Lesly and Ron,
I am SO SORRY for the loss of your precious Andrew! A parent should NEVER have to bury a child!! I am at a loss for words... but please know that my heart feels sick for what you must be going through. I pray you will be able to get through this and enjoy life again someday. Ron, please give Lesly a hug for me and stay close beside her!!
Judy
Sandy Anderson
06/10/2011
To the Hickman family
You are in our prayers at this difficult time. Our sympathy and love to your family
Neil and Sandy Anderson
Clarks Grove.
Brent & Sandy Kasson
06/10/2011
We want to express our sincere sympathy and may it bring comfort to know that our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Vicky (Laffey) Jensen
06/10/2011
Hickman family....I am deeply sorry for your loss. I remember Andrew when he came into our 8th grade classroom with Lesly after he got out of school. He was such a sweet little boy who grew into a very nice, funny young man. My thoughts and prayers will be with you all in this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Vicky
Amy Howard
06/10/2011
To all of your family you have my deepest sympathy. I hope you can find some comfort knowing how great of a person Andrew was. Although we had not spoken for many years I always had hoped to run into him someday in the future. He was so bright and artistic.
One memory I have of him was when he adopted the "Hickman" name. We kept saying how cool it was that now we both had the same "A.H." initials. I will never forget Andrew.
Stay strong.
Amy
April Nauss
06/10/2011
Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Andrew was an amazing soul; always good for a laugh and making people smile. There are no words to describe this loss. He will be missed by so many, but will continue to be loved by all. I wish you nothing but the best in your long journey that has begun. Take care of yourselves and know that others surround and support you during this difficult time.
With love,
April Nauss
Judy and Dave Gosch
06/10/2011
So Sorry to hear of your loss ! Our thoughts and prayers are with you !
Melanie Bandow
06/10/2011
I am very sorry for your loss. Andrew was a great friend to everyone. I have many memories I can look back to when I remember such an outgoing, friendly person. You are all in my thoughts.
The Warriors
06/10/2011
Although my family's time in Estherville spanned only a few years, the memories from our time there are filled with memories of Andrew. In these memories there is always sweetness and laughter. There's also the sound of Andrew's guitar lifting into the evening air. Of going to my back door and seeing Andrew in a circle around the fire pit, jamming with my sons and the rest of their friends.
Memories of his boyish charm and his uncanny humor. Of how easy it was for Andrew to make other people feel special with his smile or his gift of giving old people like me cool nicknames (see below).
I cherish dearly the memories of seeing him and his skating buddies flying from ledges, sliding down hand rails, trying to nail that most dangerous of tricks--filmed on videos that even the best producers might envy. Anyone blessed enough to have known Andrew knew that he had a gift. He LOVED with utter genuineness.
Words can't express our sorrow. Our hearts hurt to think of him being gone. Please know that our family has your family in our hearts and prayers.
May God hold you all close and know that Andrew will be missed.
Darla Warrior a.k.a D-Mons
Kyle Warrior, a.k.a, K-Swiss
Grandma Norma, a.k.a, G-Norms
Myles Warrior
Matthew Warrior
McKeelan Warrior, Keel Dog
Tamarac, Florida, former residents of Estherville.
David & Patricia Kimmel - Adel, IA
06/10/2011
Hickman Family-
Our thoughts and prayers go out to your entire family and to Andrew's friends. Our son, Nick "Red" Adams is a friend of Andrew's. Nick would always have good and/or funny things to say about Andrew -- how comical he is -- what a great friend he is -- all the crazy times they would have hanging out with Bacon at Bigfoot Tattoo...
Your son will always be LOVED and cherished by his friends - they will miss him dearly.
Steve & Mary Bandow
06/10/2011
Just wanted you to know how very sorry we are for your loss.
Steve was telling me that when he was working on your home Andrew used to come around and visit with him. Steve enjoyed their visits and said he thought Andrew was a nice young man.
We will be keeping your family in our thoughts and prayers.
Mel and Cathy Wishman
06/10/2011
Our thoughts and prayers are with all your family in this time of sadness. We will treasure the memories we have of Andrew.
Deb and Steve Satern
06/10/2011
Dear Lesly, Ron, and family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be praying that God will comfort you in the days ahead.
Deb and Steve
Kristin Johnson
06/10/2011
My heart goes out to his entire family, and to all who were blessed enough to know Andrew. He was a remarkable young man, and will be missed by many! Many prayers for all as you go through this incredibly difficult and sad time.
Terri Jensen Hanson and Family
06/10/2011
Lesly and Family, My thoughts and PRAYERS are with you during this time. Lean on Jesus and the many friends and famiy who care!