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Tyler Derry Obituary
Urbandale
Tyler Derry, age 32, of Urbandale passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016.
Tyler was born on December 6, 1983. He graduated from Urbandale High School in 2002 and received his Associate of Arts Degree from DMACC. He worked as a painter for Dee Zee Manufacturing.
Tyler was an Eagle Scout who enjoyed drawing, painting and spending time with family and friends.
He is survived by his father and step-mother, Ted and Lisa Derry; his mother and step-father, Tamera Thompson and Richard Kepsel; one brother, Matt (Sarah) Derry; one half-brother, Greg Thompson; two half-sisters, Nicole (Mathew) Henderson and Jessica Derry; four step-siblings, Chela Kepsel, Dari Kepsel, Aaron Kepsel, and Eli Kepsel; and six nephews and one niece.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Manford and Elma Derry; maternal grandmother, Dorothy Thompson; and one aunt, Carolyn Derry.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 27, 2016, at St. Stephen Lutheran Church, 3510 72nd Street in Urbandale. Visitation will be held Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Hamilton's near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Eyerly Ball Foundation, 945 19th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314 in loving memory of Tyler.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Penny DeWitt Fisher
September 27, 2016
I am so sorry to hear of your son passing away. GOD is watching over him now. Hold on to the memories and good times you shared together.
Kathy Coster
September 26, 2016
I am so sorry for your loss, Ted. I will be praying for comfort for you and your family in this time of grief.
Kathy Coster
Tamara Clingan
September 25, 2016
You don't know me, but my name is Tammy, and I knew Tyler through the friendship he and my daughter shared.
I wanted you to know how very sorry I am for your loss. I didn't want to believe it when I heard the sad news. I liked Tyler since the first time I met him. He was friendly, sincere, funny and social. Tyler had a way of making people feel comfortable, and me and my family always looked forward to seeing him. From playing charades to helping with a yard sale, we shared some good times, and our lives are richer for having known your son.
Again, I'm so very sorry. May God bless your family especially during this difficult time.
Tammy Clingan
September 25, 2016
Tyler was well loved and will be missed by many. Please accept my sincere condolences. Your family will be in my prayers. May the God of all comfort be with you in the difficult times ahead. (Psalms 83:18)
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Doug Drake
September 23, 2016
Very sorry for your loss Ted.
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