Jamie Ryan VanWyngarden

Jamie Ryan VanWyngarden, age 46, passed away on August 23, 2025 at Mercy
One Medical Center, Des Moines. He was born to Randy VanWyngarden and Laurie
(Crook) VanWyngarden on February 18, 1979 in Newton, Iowa.
Jamie attended PCM High School in Monroe, Iowa, and was a proud member of the
Class of 1997. He was involved in Little League baseball and continued to play
baseball throughout high school. He was active in several fantasy football leagues, a
member of Elks Lodge #98, and, in previous years, joined bowling leagues and
slow-pitch softball teams.
Jamie worked at Titan Tire for over 20 years, where he met Jennifer Selix. The two
were married on November 1, 2014.
He loved watching football, riding four-wheelers, golfing, camping, sitting around
campfires, hanging out with friends, and enjoying a cold Busch Light. More than
anything, Jamie loved making people laugh; he was known for his quick wit and his
one-liner jabs. He was a proud dog dad, cat dad, devoted friend, loving father, and
son.
He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. Through the generous gift
of tissue donation, Jamie has continued to help others as part of the Iowa Donor
Network, creating a legacy that will live on for years to come.
He is survived by his loving wife, Jennifer VanWyngarden; his parents, Laurie
VanWyngarden and Randy (Linda) VanWyngarden; his children, Tyeson and Reide
(Jade Six) VanWyngarden; and Kim (Dave) Kinnaird, the mother of Tyeson and
Reide. He is also survived by a host of other relatives and many close friends.
Jamie was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Wayne and Vivian
VanWyngarden; his maternal grandparents, James and Norma Jean Crook; his
aunt, Nancy Crook; his cousin, Dusty Crook; and his father-in-law, Kenneth Selix.
A Celebration of Life will be held at the Elks Lodge, 5420 NE 12th Ave, Des Moines
(Pleasant Hill), Iowa, on Saturday, August 30, 2025, from 2:30 to 6:30 p.m. Memorial
services will be given by Jamie’s friends and family at 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the family to assist with
expenses and future memorials for the family.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com