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Michael Harryman Obituary

Michael D. Harryman, Jr.

Des Moines

Michael David Harryman Jr. was born April 16, 1971 in Des Moines and passed away March 20, 2015 in Des Moines. His family will greet friends with a memorial visitation beginning at 5 p.m., Tuesday, March 24 at Brooks Funeral Care with his memorial service at 6:30.

Michael worked construction, and owned Harryman Construction and Home Services. He enjoyed spending time outdoors hunting and fishing. He was a big Cincinnati Bengals fan.

Michael is survived by his wife, Kelli; daughters, Aleigha Harryman and Jessica Harryman; brothers: Brad, Logan, and Landon Harryman; mother, Mary Thomas; brother-in-law, Kris Yule; and his parents-in-law, Tom and Judy Yule. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael David Harryman, Sr.; grandmothers, Gwen Harryman and Edna Doughman; and his golden lab, Hawkeye.

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Published by the Des Moines Register from Mar. 22 to Apr. 15, 2015.

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Abby Harryman

May 2, 2018

Uncle mike i will miss you forever and will always be in my thoughts

Michelle Larson

April 6, 2015

So very sorry for your loss!

Wayne Adamson

April 6, 2015

To the Harryman family, I went to high school with Michael and Brad.I haven't seen Michael since graduation. He was a good guy and hell of a friend. My thoughts and prayers are with the family in your time of need.

March 25, 2015

Brad, we are sorry to hear of your brother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Dan and Melody Jutting

Jennifer Olson

March 24, 2015

So sorry for your loss. Mike will be missed. Always so silly. Always enjoyed hearing his stories.

Anne Grobel

March 24, 2015

Rest in peace Michael.

Matt Wolfe

March 24, 2015

I was very sorry to hear about Michael's passing. My condolences to his whole family.

Leah Rolan

March 24, 2015

Mike was a wonderful man and a great friend. He was always trying to make others smile and was so darn smart too about everything. I will miss him dearly

Dan Mills

March 23, 2015

I will always remember the god time we had. R.I.P. old friend. Prayers to Brad & Mary & the rest of your family.

Pam Smith-Hutchcroft

March 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss.

Cathy Keller

March 23, 2015

So sorry for your loss.Your family are in our prayers.You used to be our neighbors in Martensdale.

Stephanie Gaskill

March 23, 2015

Mary, To a dear friend who helped me so much when I lost my dad...you are in my and my mom's thoughts and prayers. Take strength in the fact that Michael was loved by so many.

Tammy Daugherty

March 22, 2015

To the family of Michael, I am so sorry for your loss. I haven't seen or talked to Michael since high school, but I remember him as being very positive and friendly. Always a nice guy. Rest in Peace, Michael.

March 22, 2015

You will be missed my brother but never forgeten....

Tony & Brenda Laurie

March 22, 2015

Harryman family so sorry for your loss. RIP Michael

Robert Sondag

March 22, 2015

Valerie and I are truly sorry with the passing of Michael. The tears and sorrow will into warm memories. May Michael rest in present of Jesus Christ. Robert Sondag

Dorie Neuman

March 22, 2015

Thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rip Michael! <3

Jamie Neuman

March 22, 2015

You will be missed! Thoughts and prayers to the family. Love ya bro! Rip<3

March 22, 2015

Jessica I am truly sorry and heartbroken to hear of Michael's passing. He was one of my favorite patients ..Prayers and thoughts..Kathy Flanery-Poulson

carla mcquiston

March 22, 2015

Mary I am so sorry for your loss, your family are in my prayers.....thinking of you

Steven Thompson

March 22, 2015

Our deepest sympathy goes out to the Harryman family.

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