Michael Ryan Pinegar

Michael Ryan Pinegar passed away unexpectedly on September 3, 2024 at the age of
35, as a result of a motorcycle accident. Our family was not expecting Michael’s life to
be cut so short so soon. We are devastated by this huge loss and he will forever be
missed. He was born with a naturally sweet and kind soul, a heart of gold, brilliant blue
eyes, and a big smile for everyone he met. He was a true joy to be around.

Michael was born at Penrose Community Hospital in Colorado Springs, Colorado to
Monte Pinegar and Jennifer (Anderson) Jenkins on May 18, 1989. An adventurer from
the very beginning, he called many Army bases his home all before the age of 10.
Michael was a man of many talents. He liked to draw and found contentment in his art
at an early age, earning awards and additional art classes. He played sports; football,
baseball, basketball and even enjoyed mutton busting at the El Paso County Fair.
Michael also had a spiritual side. He loved God and served him by participating in
several mission trips both close to home and, when called upon, away from his home
and family. Michael was baptized at his church, Mountain View Wesleyan, on
November 4, 2001 in Colorado Springs.

Michael’s life’s work was working on cars. He especially loved working on older cars.
He always had a vision of what an old car could be with a little bit of hard work and love.
Michael was a die-hard Iowa Hawkeyes and Denver Broncos fan and preferred to wear
those colors over most.

Michael was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Don and Roberta “Birdie”
Anderson, Colorado Spring, CO, and uncle Douglas McIntyre, Colorado Springs, CO.
He is survived and will be deeply missed by his parents Monte Pinegar, Knoxville, IA,
Jennifer (Dewayne) Jenkins, Des Moines, IA, brother Zachary (Haley) Pinegar and their
sons, Elliott and Samuel, Ankeny, IA; step-brother Cody (Briannan) Jenkins and their
children, Knox and Sophia, McCalla, AL; step-sisters Kaycee Jenkins, Des Moines, IA,
Kellie (Haley) Kimbrough, Mulga, AL; paternal grandparents Robert (Mary) Pinegar,
Marysville, IA; step-grandparent David Lee, Mulga, AL; aunts and uncles Angie (Corey)
Bakalar, Marysville, IA, Sharon (Kevin) Keegel, Eddyville, IA, James (Paula) McIntyre,
Pueblo, CO, Tammy (Harlan) Tarpley, Mulga, AL; cousins Tristan (Halle) Bakalar,
Katelyn (Kody) DuBois, Hunter Keegel, Cole Keegel, Kimberly (Jacob) Salazar, Amber
(Kyle) Mooney, Jeremy McIntyre, Katie (Aaron) Rodgers, Cassie McIntyre and Benjamin
Rodery.

A graveside service for Michael Ryan Pinegar, age 35, will be held Friday, October 11,
2024 at 12:00 p.m. at Graceland Cemetery, Knoxville, Iowa. In lieu of flowers,
memorials may be made to the Marion County Humane Society. Bybee & Davis
Funeral Home is handling arrangements and online condolences may be left at
www.BertrandFuneralHomes.com.