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.
Amanda Pooch-Jorgensen
06/10/2011
Dear Hickman Family,
Andrew will definitely be missed, he was a beautiful soul and had a huge heart for people. You are in my families thoughts and prayers.
With many prayers and Blessings,
Paul, Amanda (Pooch), Logan, and Kadyn Jorgensen
Tom, Margaret, Drew Evans
06/10/2011
We are so saddened to hear of your loss. We will always remember Andrew as a happy, smiling young man. We cannot imagine the weight of your grief but pray that God's love and the strength of his spirit will carry you through. Thoughts and prayers to all of you!
Tom, Margaret and Drew Evans
Karen and Jim Butler
06/10/2011
Dear Leslie and Ron and extended family, Jim and I are so very sorry for
your loss of Andrew. Our hearts and prayers go out to you. We understand
what you are going through and our wish for you is to let all of us love you
through this. God has wrapped his arms around all of you to comfort you.
Again, you have our deepest sympathy. Jim and Karen Butler
Renee Eggers
06/10/2011
Ron and Lesly -
So sorry to hear about your loss. I'm thinking of you and praying for strength to help you get through this difficult time.
Nancy & Bill Sanderson
06/10/2011
Lesly, Ron, Aaron, Kelty, Grant & other family,
We are so sad to hear about Andrew. Our hearts go out to you. We will keep you in our prayers.
Nancy & Bill
Tom, Margaret and Drew Evans
06/09/2011
We are truly saddened to hear of Andrew's passing. We will always remember Jim as a happy, smiling young man. We pray that you can find comfort in God's love and strength in his spirit with you through this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers to all of you.
Stacie and Tom Inman
06/09/2011
We are keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn the loss of
a special young man.
Bill & Diane
06/09/2011
Dear Hickmans:
Our hearts go out to all of you since hearing of Andrew's passing. A big heartfelt hug goes out to you and may the angels also surround you in your grief. If only words could comfort you but you have many wonderful memories of Andrew that will never go away. May you find comfort in knowing you have friends who care. Will continue to pray for each of you during this time. With deepest sympathy, Bill & Di
Molly Rosenboom
06/09/2011
Lesli, Ron and Aaron-
I can not even find the words to express how sorry I am for your loss. Andrew was an amazingly strong, unique and thoughtful young man. I will think of him everytime I look up the hill in the backyard of my mom's house.I will miss my old neighbor boy. I am praying for all of you.
Larry & Linda niles
06/09/2011
Ron, Lesly, & Family - Our deepest sympathy to you on the loss of your son. You will be in our thoughts and prayers and can only hope that the wonderful memories that you have of Andrew will help you through this difficult time.
Larry & Linda Niles
Brenda Reeves
06/09/2011
I am so sorry to hear this sad news. Andrew's smile is the thing that I will remember. I can see it now. Your family is in my prayers.
Doug and Sherry Nelson
06/09/2011
You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Carrie & Nick Alig
06/09/2011
Kelty and the Hickman family,
Deepest sympathy to you and every life Andrew has touched. It's truly difficult to have any words that can do much for consoling, our hearts go out to you! Knowing this is a very difficult time, you have our utmost empathy. You're in our thoughts and prayers, truly sorry for your loss.
Much love,
Carrie & Nick
Dean and Denise Christensen
06/09/2011
You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
Margaret & Rick Gebel
06/09/2011
So sorry to hear of your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.