"Rick no mstter whst. You are always with me in my heart.I can still see your face and hear you laugh.You will never be forgotten I love you!! Til we met agsin,,,,,,,,,,, Love your sister. Janette"
In loving memory of
Richard "Rick" E. Spurgin
June 19, 1962 - December 13, 2017
Rick (Richard) E. Spurgin, 55, of Derby, Iowa passed away at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics after a courageous battle with cancer on Wednesday, December 13, 2017. A celebration of life service will be held in the Stove Heights Shelter (4325 E. 29th St., Des Moines, Iowa) on Saturday, January 6, 2018 from 2-5 p.m.
Rick was born June 19, 1962 to Eugene and Nancy Spurgin in Des Moines, Iowa. He graduated in the Des Moines area. Following school
Rick traveled to California, shortly after he joined the Army. Once Rick was done serving his country he married and moved back to Des Moines where they raised their family. For 25 years Rick was a union concrete and brick layer. In 2000 he ventured out on his own and opened Classic Concrete. He was a hard-working man that took good care of his family. He loved hunting, fishing, hiking, mushroom hunting, gardening and drinking beer.
Rick is survived by his best loving daughter Tabitha (Jose) Spurgin-Morales, and Tasha Spurgin; father Gene (Kathy) Spurgin, grandchildren Alexis, Julian, and Creedance; sister Lisa (Tom) Black, sister Janette Mumford nephew Cody & Katy ; brother Todd (Kathy) Spurgin; nephews Tom (Jennifer) Spurgin, Christopher Spurgin, and Nick Black; special friends Brandi Bannister & Kim Vandyne and many close friends plus his loving dog Ruby.
He was preceded in death by his mom Nancy & Junior Fitch
Cards may be sent to Tabitha Spurgin-Morales, 907 S.E. 9th St., Des Moines, Iowa, 50309.
Celebrate Life Iowa in West Des Moines has been entrusted with Ricks cremation care.
Tributes
"Brandi Banister I am so happy that you introduced me to Rick about 3 years ago. He loved you SO much. I will never forget when we were all out at the Rolfe Golf club. Rick had us laughing so hard, you were rolling on the ground laughing so hard, he was so frustrated that he couldn't hit the ball. I will always and forever remember that. So many good times and visits. He will always and forever be missed. RIP Rick ... We all miss you so much!!"
"Prayers for you my friend Rest In Peace God Bless You and Your Family "
"I miss you so much pa, love you & youll forever be in my heart "
"Rick, you will be greatly missed. Such a wonderful and caring man. My thoughts and prayers to your family at this difficult time. RIP my friend. Debbie"
"Rick you will never be forgotten you always new how to make people laugh even in a bad situation I am so proud that you are my brother. I love you and will think of you everyday. We will meet again someday until then know how much you are loved and missed. Love forever your sister.
Janette"