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.
Kristin (Shuda) Dacey
06/09/2011
Hickman's,
I was so sorry to hear the sad news about Andrew. I'll never forget the fun we all had dancing around the living room years ago - doing the sprinkler, filling the grocery cart, roger rabbit, ...
Sending lots of prayers and hoping the happy memories can carry you through this difficult time.
Love,
Shuda (aka Kristin Dacey)
Beth and Greg Langford
06/09/2011
Andrew was a joy to have as a neighbor. His happy sense of humor entertained us many times. One look at his smile, and you couldn't help but offer him an entire pop machine loaded with root beer. My girls really enjoyed babysitting the boys and I dare you to find a more compassionate person to animals, which warmed my heart to the core. He was a very respectful young man and I totally enjoyed his company. I will add another prayer for the shining star that our community will no longer enjoy. My heartfelt condolences go out to all of you but especially Lesly. Dear, nothing breaks like the heart of a mother that loses a child. I pray you will find comfort to be able to carry on. Lean on Ron, he is a rock. Love those "poopies" and thank you for thinking of the animals in this terribly sad time by having memorials sent to them.
Sheehan McAuley
06/09/2011
Rog, Les, Kelt, Grant, Aaron & all of the family,
My heart goes out to you at this time. My deepest thoughts & prayers are with you as you mourn the loss of Andrew. I'll never forget the special times at your home including seeing Andrew & Aaron running around, playing & laughing. I'm thinking of you & here for you.
You are always in my heart...You are my family.
I will light a candle for you & Andrew.
Deepest sympathy.
I love you!
Sheehan
Mark DeVary
06/09/2011
My prayers are you the entire family! Long time freinds with all you guys and Andrew was no different always with a smile and great personality! I enjoyed so much watching him grow up from my time with his mom as my 8th grade teacher to working with him at HyVee. He will be deeply missed! If there is anything I can do for any one of you please let me know! Big hug to all the family during this hard time!
Love,
Mark DeVary
Estherville
Becca Howard-Bates
06/09/2011
So sorry to hear about the loss. Me and many classmates were just shocked about hearing the news. We were all remembering the many great times we had with him growing up and his bubbly personality. I got to know him so well being neighbors for so long. He will be missed by so many and I am thinking about him and the family.