George Mickesh
August 02, 2014
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George F. Mickesh, 90, passed away peacefully with family by his side on Saturday, August 2, 2014.
George was born October 26, 1923 in Des Moines to George and Alta Mickesh. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1941, and shortly thereafter, he served his country for six and a half years by enlisting in the U.S. Navy during WWII.
George was a State Farm Insurance Agent on the Southside of Des Moines for 37 years, until his retirement in 1993. His pastimes were many, but his favorites were golfing, fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with family and friends. He was a member of Wakonda Christian Church for over 20 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Clarence Mickesh; and his sister, Dolores Mickesh Smith. George is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Sandra Mickesh; brother, Joe Mickesh; children, Christine Mickesh Dunham (Mike), Patricia Mickesh and Sheri Neet; step-children, Elizabeth Jackson Wesley (Wes), Jeffrey Jackson (Wendi), Patricia Jackson and Daniel Jackson (Stacey); five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, August 8, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue followed by burial at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. An informal time of visitation will take place one hour prior to the service Friday at the funeral home to share memories of George.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Alzheimer’s Association.
A special thanks to all the caregivers at the Carlisle Care Center for their kindness, compassion and loving care over the past two and a half years and St. Jude Hospice for the past three days.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Patriica & Shravani Jackson
08/11/2014
Mom, I wanted to share this during the funeral service but felt it was too long - so I'm sharing it here...love you so much and Georgie will always be a part of the fabric of our family.
"When I think of George - we call him Georgie - it makes me smile.
He didn't waste words or try too hard to get people to understand his point of view, he just was who he was. And who he was was a tender-hearted father, husband, grandpa and great-grandfather, wrapped in a solid, sturdy man. His voice could be grufff, but his gentleness was never far from the surface.
If you asked John Wayne what a man really is, he might say that a man means what he says, walks with dignity and doesn't give up without a decent fight. But for me, the daughter of Georgie's wife - my Mom Sandy - the measure of a man - her man - is the joy he brings to her life, the genuine love he shows and her ability to rest in his love.
I've watched Mom as she has loved Georgie - and as she continued to desire to be with him, regardless of of his health, taking care of his physical needs, but I noticed something else: Mom would bring cookies, sweets, blankets and new pajamas - she was always thinking of what else Georgie might need, and quielty but powerfully took care of him.
I was so glad that my daughter (8 years old now) was able to witness this kind of caregiving and selflessness. When I asked Mom how she could work so hard and do so much, her answer was simple: "I'm still in love with George". To see your mother happily loving her husband is one of the best gifts in the world - and I think it tells us something about the kind of man Georgie has been to all of us.
Thank you George - we love you and will miss you - you'll always be in our hearts."
Sam & Linda Leo
08/09/2014
Sandy, we are so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of meeting you and George when you gave me the opportunity to work on your house. Thank you for your hospitality and God bless.
Kay Hohler
08/06/2014
My sympathy to you,Sandy, and also to the rest of your family... I remember when I met George at the office on SW 9th when you were working for him... I told you then what a nice guy I thought he was and also very handsome... You will all be in my prayers
Roberta Nelson
08/05/2014
To the family of mr Mickesh my prayers and sympathy are with you all at this sad time. Wefirst met Mr Mickesh when our daughter was old enough to drive, and was given a discount on car insurance if she was a good student, which she was, so we joined State Farm and have been with their insurance for over 49 years.