Patrick A. Cord

Patrick Arthur Cord, age 81, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, August 18, 2024 with his loving wife, Helen, of 44 years by his side.

Patrick was born March 4, 1943, in Des Moines, Iowa to Harrison and Mary (Becker) Cord. He was a graduate of Lincoln High School. He had been a resident of Iowa for most of his life, living the last two years in Paducah, Kentucky. Patrick bought a farm in Missouri and loved working on the farm with his cattle and animals. He worked as a train engineer for 37 years for Union Pacific Railroad prior to his retirement. He loved to fly airplanes, having earned his Private Pilot License and his Commercial Pilot License. He enjoyed fishing in Canada and Minnesota, and hunting. Patrick was a former member of Disciples of Christ in Woodward, Iowa.

Patrick is survived by his wife, Helen (Johnson) Cord; daughters, Sondra, Roxanne, Donna, and Kristina; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and his siblings, Michael (Sherri) and Judith.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Harrison and Mary Cord; and his sister, Martha Jean.

Services will be held on Monday, August 26, 2024. Visitation will be from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, IA 50309. A graveside service will follow at 11:30 a.m. at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3601 E Court Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50317.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be directed to the American Heart Association.

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