Don "Charlie" Shutt
May 26, 2016
Don Charles Shutt, 69, died on Thursday, May 26, 2016 in Des Moines. He was born in Des Moines, on December 3, 1946, to Donald and Virginia (McKeehan) Shutt.
He enjoyed watching all sports especially Iowa and Iowa State football and basketball. Don worked in the poultry department at Hy-Line (now Pioneer) in Johnston.
Don is survived by his longtime companion of 49 years, Kenneth Cockerham, numerous loving cousins, extended family and beloved friends. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 1, 2016 at 10:00 a.m., at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 31, 2016 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, Iowa.
Memorial contributions may be directed to ARL.
On line condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
kenneth cockerham
06/01/2016
Charlie, u know that u will be the love of my life
Stephanie waheed
05/30/2016
My heart just breaks. I'm sorry so for your loss, he will be truly missed. I loved the times when he would come into the office, we would laugh so much! I'm really going to miss him..what a honor it was to meet him and I feel like I have been blessed to have known him..
Alice
05/29/2016
Charlie was our neighbor when we lived on 44th. st. Many good, loving memories of our childhood and our mutual love of animals. My deepest sympathy.
Judi Johnston nessa
05/28/2016
Kenny I am so sorry to hear about the accident that took Charlie's life. He was a lucky man to have you in his life for 49 years. My thoughts and heart will be with you during this very hard time.??