Ronald Holmes
October 21, 2011
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Ronald W. Holmes, Des Moines, 60, passed away unexpectedly Friday, October 21, 2011, while enjoying his yearly visit to Wyoming with good friends.
Ronald was a 1970 graduate of North High School in Des Moines. He retired in 2009 with 37 years of dedicated service to Qwest. Ronald enjoyed and loved the great outdoors, outings with family and friends, and good conversation. He thoroughly enjoyed his three grandchildren, Owen and Gwen Briggs, and Paige Holmes.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Shirley; his daughter, Amanda (Matthew) Briggs; his son, Vincent Holmes (Christine); his brother, Donald (Lorinda) Holmes; his sister, Linda (James) Drescher; as well as many loving nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Richard and Frances Holmes.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m., Wednesday, October 26, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, October 25 at the funeral home.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Megan (Lindsey) Keenan
10/27/2011
Holmes Family,
I am sending many healing prayers your way. I went to school with Vincent and Amanda. I am sorry to hear of your loss and hope that you can find peace.
God Bless you all,
Megan
Patty Jewett Smith
10/26/2011
Shirley,
I am Nancy and Richards eldest daughter. I realize just how difficult a time this is for you. There are no words that can express the pain I feel for you, although I do know exactly how you feel. Having been there myself, it is a comradery that we now share. If ever you need to "vent" or just talk or reminice about how or what you are feeling, I would love it if you could or would with me. I want to do all I can to help you through this time. I may not be of much help other than an ear to listen, or eyes to read... but always know that you can say anything and I will understand. Ron was a true champion of men, a devoted family man, true friend to all he knew, especially to my grandmother Aliene. He was so special to Katie and Tanner Fisher, my niece and nephew in law... and a grandfather figure to their children. He was ever so loving, kind, generous and adventuresome. My husband also enjoyed hunting and fishing, all kinds of outdoor life as long as he was able, so I can feel for Ron's love of it. My personal email is pattysmith7794@gmail.com, if you should ever need or want to corrospond. I would consider it an honor!
On my husbands memorial slip given to the public at his service he wanted a saying he had heard on it... hopefully it will feel appropriate to in this case as well... it meant the world to him, I hope it canhelp you and your children as well... it is as follows;
Remember me with smiles and laughter
For that is how I will remember you all
If you can only remember me with tears
Then do not remember me at all
Roger, loved this , and I made his wish come true by having it printed on his memorial slip... I hope it can help you as well.
With Love and Prayer, Patty Jewett Smith
Jerry Uhlman
10/25/2011
Our deepest sympathy to Shirley, Amanda, Vincent, brother Don and sister Linda and the Holmes family for your lose. Ron was a great guy and I feel lucky to have known and worked with him over so many years. We will all miss his laugh and that always present grin. Jerry and Cindy Uhlman
Terry Henson
10/25/2011
Shirley, Its been a long time but I have thought of you often. I am so sorry for your loss.
Ed Cox
10/25/2011
Ronald Holmes family
I am sorry for your loss.I enjoyed working with Ron for many years.
He was such a positive person to be around.He will be missed.
Ed Cox
Marshalltown,Iowa
Kim Malone Gravitt
10/25/2011
My deepest sympathy to you and your family on the loss of your husband. (NHS Class of 1972 Classmate)
Darcy Raddle
10/25/2011
Shirley, I am so sorry to hear of your husbands sudden death. May God bring you faith in the days ahead to be strong. May your wonderful family memories get you through this sad time. My prayers are being sent your way. Darcy Raddle (CWG)
Mary Tomlinson Morlan
10/25/2011
Shirley, I am sorry to hear about Ron. My condolences to you and your family. (NHS 1972 classmate)
Doug and Janice Gunder
10/24/2011
Dear Shirley, Amanda, Vincent and families,
We are so saddened to hear about Ron! Our sincere thoughts are with you, but cannot imagine the depths of your grief.
We are here to help in any way.
Blessings to you,
Doug and Janice Gunder
Nelson & Karen Pearce
10/24/2011
We extend our deep sympathy to the entire Holmes family. Ron was a tremendous help to us at Berwick Church when we were going through flood renovations as well as building the deck in his mother's memory. Nelson & Karen Pearce
Debbie Ensley
10/24/2011
Shirley, I was so sorry to hear about Ron. My thoughts and Prayers are with you and the kids. I'm sorry I will not be able to be there for you because I am down in Phoenix AZ. visiting Jennifer. Love Debbie