Joseph David Borchardt
February 23, 2017
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Joseph David Borchardt, age 38, passed away suddenly on February 23, 2017. Joe was an Air Force veteran and started his military career as a loadmaster. He later completed pilot training to become a pilot on a C-130 cargo plane. He bravely served our country for 12 years and was deployed to many countries including Kosovo, Iraq and Afghanistan following 9/11/01.
Joe dearly loved his son, John (age 10) and cherished the time they spent together. Joe also loved the outdoors and adventure. Hiking, camping, fishing, and scuba diving were just a few of his hobbies. The family farm in northern Missouri held a special place in Joe’s heart. Riding on the tractor at a young age with his Grandpa Joe and helping out his Uncle Jack with work on the farm helped foster this love of family tradition and helped anchor him to his roots.
He was very involved with River of Life Church and was an active participant in Celebrate Recovery at Lutheran Church of Hope. Joe spent many hours volunteering and helping those who were less fortunate than himself and had recently gone on a mission trip.
He is survived by his son, John Borchardt; parents, W. David Borchardt and Mary Wells Borchardt; sisters, Amy (John) Borchardt Vieth and Emily (Chad) Borchardt Ermis; 5 nieces and a nephew, Julia, William, Elizabeth, Felicity, Sydney, Allison; and a large loving extended family. Joe was preceded in death by his grandparents.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 4, 2017 at 12:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines. A reception will follow.
Memorials may be directed to the family for his son’s education or to Johnston River of Life Church. Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
The family would like to extend a special thanks to all the staff and personnel at the VA Medical Center for the care they provided to Joseph.
Joe was a kind, smart, dedicated son, brother and father who made us all proud. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
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Evangelist Tawana Brown
03/30/2017
I am so sorry to hear about Brother Joe passing. I just found out yesterday! He was a member of our Eagles Prayer Ministry and lived in my building. The last time I saw him when he came to Prayer he looked so good and had a glow! Lord Jesus, I Speak Peace to My Brother Family and love ones! You will be missed My Brother!
Chris Brown
03/30/2017
You were a sweet man. The Eagles Prayer Ministry cherished our Friday evenings with you. God has called you to heaven my brother. Be at peace! - your brother in Christ!
Jill I Schaffner
03/05/2017
Amy, my heart aches for you and your family. Please know we are all praying for your healing and peace through this hard time. Jill
Aaron Grice
03/05/2017
I meet Joe in the dorms at Dyess before I came in the service.i thought the world of him. I was stationed with him after I joined and was luckly enough to call him my friend. We had a lot of fun motorcycle rides together, camping trips and deployments. I will always miss my friend.
Linda Kielsmeier
03/04/2017
So sorry for your loss of your wonderful son, Joe. I thank Joe for his twelve years of service in the Air Force protecting our country. God bless Joe and his family.
Meagan Spinks
03/04/2017
Borchardt Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Joe was loved and respected by so many people, including myself. I'm praying for strength for you all today and after.
Ty Little
03/03/2017
I flew with Joe several times. He was a true professional and loved his job. Some of my fondest memories of flying were with him. We would land from a 12 hour day and he would go back to the hotel and do homework. Truely a dedicated individual. RIP Joe.
Justin Jones
03/03/2017
Joe,
I remember working with you before you went off to pilot training and when you got back home. I knew you were going to do very well and have a good time doing it. I enjoyed watching you succeed and really miss flying with you. You were talented bud. You may not know it, but taught me life lessons that I will always cherish and hold close. This hurt. Until we meet again my friend.... Tailwinds!
Dawn Lopinot
03/03/2017
Dear Amy and family,
We just wanted to let you know that your friends and fellow therapists are thinking about you and sending prayers and hugs during this difficult time. We will be here with open arms upon your return to work.
Ned Maybee
03/02/2017
To Joe's family and friends; my deepest condolences and sincerest prayers for healing go out to you.
I served with Joe in the 40th Airlift Squadron at Dyess AFB.
It was an HONOR serving with Joe. There are not enough words to describe Joe's sincere love of country and his fellow service members.
He had a sense of humor second to none, and was always one of the first to volunteer to help anyone out.
May he Rest In Peace.
Fly high, Brother Joe, and watch over the rest of us until we are reunited.
You were an inspiration to many. Love ya brother.
Brian Humecki
03/02/2017
My heart goes out to the Borchardt family. Joe was great human being and outstanding Loadmaster. It was an honor and privilege to work and fly with him. The skies will never be the same without him!
Jen (Leiknes) Brandt
03/01/2017
David, Mary, Amy and Emily I am so sorry for your loss. I can't even imagine what you are going through. Joey was a great guy and will be missed by so many. I remember all the fun we had growing up on 109th street. Prayers to you all.
Sarah (McKiness) Kehlenbeck
03/01/2017
Mary and Dave, Emily and Amy, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine the pain you must feel, but hope that the love of family and friends helps you through the days ahead. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Thom Maxwell
03/01/2017
Joe was one of my first Airmen that I had the honor to supervise and work with when we were Loadmasters at Dyess AFB, TX. He was always ready with a joke or smile to make the crew or anyone laugh. I am honored to have served our country along side Joe for those years. Rest easy Airman.
Allen and Gail Zagoren
03/01/2017
Dear Dave and Mary,
Allen and I send our deepest condolences to you and your family. We cannot begin to know the pain you are in but only hope that someday you'll be able to smile when you think of Joe. You are in our thoughts and prayers <3