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John Hobbs Obituary
West Des Moines
John Hobbs 64 passed away at his home in West Des Moines, September 4, 2017. John was born December 10, 1952 to Dorvin and Nellie Hobbs in Des Moines. After graduating from Iowa State University with a degree in Engineering, he went to work for Rockwell Collins in Cedar Rapids. He later retired and moved to West Des Moines. John enjoyed woodworking, flying model airplanes and was a Ham Radio enthusiasts.
John will be greatly missed by his son RJ Hobbs, Debra Hobbs, brother Bob (Dee) and sister Patricia Russo. Plus many nieces , nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law George Russo.
There will be a celebration of life at a later date.
Memorial contributions may be made to his son RJ Hobbs.
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Abby
September 23, 2017
It was a pleasure to know John, a fellow ISU Alumni. I met him in the health care facility I work in and he brightened my day, each time he stopped in. I feel lucky to have met a great person such as John. May those he left behind be blessed with grace and peace. It is so hard, but time is in fact the healer of all wounds. You are all in my thoughts and prayers, may John rest in peace.
September 12, 2017
Pat, praying God will give you strength for another loss in your life.
Susan Sacco
Victoria Swanson
September 11, 2017
Warren Lammers
September 11, 2017
So sorry to hear of John's passing away. I have many fond memories of John from back in the Test Equipment days at Rockwell. Will keep you in my prayers.
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