John Darwin Gearhart Obituary
The memory of John Darwin Gearhart of Des Moines, Iowa, born in Ira, Iowa, who passed away on June 11, 2024 at the age of 91, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of John Darwin Gearhart to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, John D. Gearhart and Pearl Gearhart (Annis); his wife Maryllis Gardner; his son-in-law David; and his siblings, Delbert, Ronnie, Janet and Patsy.
He is survived by: his children, Tammy Humes of Altoona, Kevin Gearhart (Marcia) of Johnston, Christi Gearhart of Des Moines, Tommy Gearhart (Carla) of Ames, Sarah Anderson (Mike) of North English and Jonathan Gearhart of Des Moines; his grandchildren, Michael, Jacob, Matthew, Holly, Nicole, Christopher (Jessie), Alexander (Victoria), Jessica (Josh), Joshua (Cassidy), Nicholas and Amelia; his great grandchildren, Gemma, Nova, Echo and Baby Schau; and his siblings, Jimmy, Laverna, Sarah, Sandy and Jolene.
The family suggests memorials to the Veterans Association or the BGM Scholarship Program in Brooklyn.
