Brandon Townsley
September 16, 2011
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Brandon Wayne Townsley, 26, died Friday, September 16, 2011, from injuries sustained in a tragic accident. He was born on June 13, 1985, in Des Moines to Donald and Robin Townsley.
Brandon was a loving father and will be greatly missed.
Brandon is survived by his wife, Lacey; step-daughter, Deserayee Kimball; daughter, Shawnna Townsley; son, AJ Townsley; mother, Robin (Satnam) Malhi; father, Don (Kari) Townsley; sisters, Chrishell Townsley, Cheyenne Malhi, Shawneca Townsley, Lara Townsley, Marissa Townsley, and Alexis Townsley; step-brothers, Eli and Sam Canfield; grandma, June Golay; grandpa, Don Townsley; step-grandparents, John and Connie Biersma; great-grandma, Agnes Hall; nephew, Kaydin Townsley; special friend, Amy Yossett; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by grandfather, Jerry D. Golay; and grandmother, Deloris Townsley.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m., Thursday, September 22, 2011, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines, with burial to follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. The family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m., Wednesday, September 21 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be given to the Brandon Townsley Benefit Account at any Veridian Credit Union in loving memory of Brandon.
Online condolences may be made to:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Pamela Merino
09/22/2011
Praying for all Family and Friends-
May God bring comfort to all that are hurting.
Philippians 4:7
7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Kris Byam
09/21/2011
Lara, Marissa, and Alexis,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Sincerely,
Kris and Katie Byam
Erika Terrall-Bendixen
09/21/2011
Townsley Family,
I was sorry to here of your loss, you are in my prayers.
Leigh Lussie
09/20/2011
Don-
I don't know if you remember me, I was both Brandon and Shawneca's counselor at North High School. We met several times while Brandon was a student. I was greatly saddened to hear that Brandon died in such a tragic accident. I remember Brandon as a very nice, polite and kind young man. He was always a pleasure to work with and I am truly sorry for his loss. How sad that he leaves a young wife and family behind. You were always very supportive of Brandon while at North. Please accept my sincerest condolences.
Leigh Lussie
PAULINE STEINBACH
09/20/2011
TO THE TOWNSLEY FAMILY:SO SORRY HEAR OF BRANDON'S DEATH. YOU MUST BE DEVASTATED. OOUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS GO OUT TO YOU! DONALD STEINBACH FAMILY:
Angie Harmeyer
09/20/2011
Dear Family,
I am so very sorry for the loss of Brandon. I know I havent been in this family but five years but I can see he was amazing person and left a big impact on this family. I know that when I was around him he would make me laugh and it was like I knew him forever! I know that the most important thing to him was his beautiful childern. So to his parents , siblings, childern ,the rest of his family, and friends Im sorry for the heartbreaking loss of such a great person and friend......We will remember him forever!
Love Angie n Maylee
Dell Radcliffe
09/20/2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Thinking of all of you at this tragic time.
Dell Radcliffe, Brandon's art teacher from Oak Park Elementary
Brenda Navin
09/20/2011
I will lend you, for a little time,
A child of mine, He said.
For you to love the while he lives,
And mourn for when he's dead.
It may be six or seven years,
Or twenty-two or three.
But will you, till I call him back,
Take care of him for Me?
He'll bring his charms to gladden you,
And should his stay be brief.
You'll have his lovely memories,
As solace for your grief.
I cannot promise he will stay,
Since all from earth return.
But there are lessons taught down there,
I want this child to learn.
I've looked the wide world over,
In search for teachers true.
And from the throngs that crowd life's lanes,
I have selected you.
Now will you give him all your love,
Nor think the labour vain.
Nor hate me when I come
To take him home again?
I fancied that I heard them say,
'Dear Lord, Thy will be done!'
For all the joys Thy child shall bring,
The risk of grief we'll run.
We'll shelter him with tenderness,
We'll love him while we may,
And for the happiness we've known,
Forever grateful stay.
But should the angels call for him,
Much sooner than we've planned.
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes,
And try to understand
Janet Hockey
09/20/2011
Robin and Family:
You are in my prayers! I am sorry for your loss! I put you on our church prayer chain. Let me know if you need to talk.
Janet Hockey and Family
Mark and Lisa Lane, Waterloo, Iowa
09/19/2011
We were travelling on I-35 at the time of the accident and were backed up in the traffic while the emergency workers responded. We prayed and prayed everyone was safe. We were saddened to see someone was not. Our sympathies and prayers go out to all of your family during this time of loss. Though we do not know you and we will never meet, please know that complete strangers lifted up Brandon, (then unnamed to us) in prayer at that time. We will continue to pray for all of you. We are saddened by your loss and felt it important to put a name and face, Brandon's name and face, to this tragedy and express our condolences to you. May you know that many many people are lifting you up during your time of sorrow. Mark and Lisa Lane, Waterloo, Iowa
Ruthann Jarrett
09/19/2011
So sorry to learn of your terrible loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers at this most difficult time.
Jason Green
09/19/2011
Bj Harmeyer my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!
Alan Gates
09/19/2011
I was with Brandon in those last few moments. Even though I am a total stranger please accept my deepest heart felt sympathies for you and your family. May you sense the comfort of the living God who to really know is life Eternal. John 3:16
Ruby Golay
09/19/2011
In this season of sorrow,
may you find that
on the most difficult days
the beauty of memories bring comfort.
With heartfelt condolences..
Scott Nance
09/18/2011
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.