The Life of BRIAN VICTOR ANANT
Brian Anant, 58, passed away on February 16, 2016, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, IA. He was born in New Delhi, India, on August 15, 1957, to Victor and Daphne Anant.
Brian was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He had a passion for helping others which led him to the airline industry when he was 17 years old. Brian proudly worked for United Airlines for many years and was the true essence of customer service. He also pastored at Gospel Assembly in Mumbai, India, for 8 years, and was a faithful member of Gospel Assembly Church in Des Moines.
Brian is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elizabeth; children, Michael (Farah) Anant and Sarah (Waqar) Shaikh; grandchildren, Ethan, Nicolas, and Landon; sister, Aura Ardesher; mother-in-law, Philomena Swain; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016, at Gospel Assembly Church, 7135 Meredith Drive in Urbandale, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening at the church from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Gospel Assembly Church in loving memory of Brian.
Brian was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He had a passion for helping others which led him to the airline industry when he was 17 years old. Brian proudly worked for United Airlines for many years and was the true essence of customer service. He also pastored at Gospel Assembly in Mumbai, India, for 8 years, and was a faithful member of Gospel Assembly Church in Des Moines.
Brian is survived by his wife of 36 years, Elizabeth; children, Michael (Farah) Anant and Sarah (Waqar) Shaikh; grandchildren, Ethan, Nicolas, and Landon; sister, Aura Ardesher; mother-in-law, Philomena Swain; as well as many other loving relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, February 19, 2016, at Gospel Assembly Church, 7135 Meredith Drive in Urbandale, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday evening at the church from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Gospel Assembly Church in loving memory of Brian.