The Life of RONALD W HOLMES
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.