Mr. Guy John Gabriel

May 22, 1934 - June 18, 2017

Guy John Gabriel, was born May 22, 1934 to Josephine DeFrancisco and Ralph Gabriel in Des Moines, Iowa. He passed away surrounded by his family June 18, 2017 in Des Moines, Iowa. In 1968 Guy was united in marriage to Becky. Born to this union were five beautiful children. Guy worked construction for several years before going to work as a mail handler for the US Post office, working there from 1968 until his retirement in 1988. He then worked 11 years as a shuttle driver for Holmes Oldsmobile in Des Moines. Guy was an avid sports fan, he spent many years watching professional sports. He watched his children and grandchildren play sports, as well as coached little league. He was often found playing cards with friends, enjoying time at Prairie Meadows or being with the people he loved most, his family. He is survived by his eldest daughter, Shannon Laughlin; the mother of his children, Becky Gabriel; their children, Tracy (Chris) Gibson, Joy (Kelly) Bowman, Lisa (Darin) Grimm, Angie and Tony (Lisa) Gabriel, his grandchildren: Christopher, Philip and Veronika; Erik and Ali; Christian and Carson; Josiah, Nicole and Bridgett; and Rae and Riley; his great grandchildren: Delilah and Maddox; and his sisters, Victoria Cianciaruso and Vicki Crawford and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brother, Sam Gabriel. Mass of a Christian Burial will be 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 21, 2017 at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 E. 1st Street, Ankeny, Iowa. Family will be available to visit with friends from 5pm-7pm, Tuesday, June 20, 2017, with a Wake Service at 7pm at Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church. Following services burial will be at the Bondurant Cemetery in Bondurant, Iowa. Memorial may be made in loving memory of Guy to: Ss John and Paul Catholic Church 1401 1st Avenue South in Altoona, Iowa. On-Line Condolences: DyamondMemorial.com Funeral Service Mass of a Christian Burial 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 21, 2017 Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 E. 1st Street, Ankeny, Iowa. Visitation 5pm-7pm, Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 E. 1st Street, Ankeny, Iowa. Wake Service 7pm Tuesday, June 20, 2017 Our Lady’s Immaculate Heart Catholic Church, 510 E. 1st Street, Ankeny, Iowa. Burial Bondurant Cemetery in Bondurant, Iowa.