In loving memory of

Brad Caruth
September 9, 1967 - December 4, 2017

Brad Caruth, 50, of Des Moines, died Monday, December 4, 2017 at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 16, 2017 at 1:00 p.m. at Foster Funeral and Cremation Center with Pastor Jeff Flagg officiating. Burial will follow the services at Graceland Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Friday, December 15, 2017 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Brad Emory Caruth was born September 9, 1967 in Webster City, the son of Gerald and Barbara McIntyre Caruth. He was a 1986 graduate of Webster City High School and attended Buena Vista University. On July 27, 1991 he married Tonya Walls in Battle Creek. The couple later divorced. Brad had worked at the Ida Grove Co-Op, Echo Supply and Kriz Davis in Ames. He had also been a member of the Ida Grove and Grimes Fire Departments.
Brad is survived by his children, Whitney Caruth of Grand Rapids MI and Cody Caruth of Okemos, MI; parents, Gerald and Barbara Caruth of Webster City; siblings, Mark (Mary) Caruth of League City, TX and Cheri (Jeremy Newkirk) Caruth of Dakota City; nieces and nephew, Kaci Garrison, Kyle Garrison and Kaylee Newkirk; aunt, Joyce Peterson of Webster City; special friends, Denise Tamse and Brenda Mullane and many extended family.
He was preceded in death by grandparents, Lyle and Grace McIntyre; Leonard and Evelyn Caruth; aunt, Ruth Kennedy; and uncles, Paul Peterson, D. Dick Kennedy, Wayne Caruth, Ed Caruth, Wendell Caruth, Lyle Caruth, and Laverne Caruth.
Brad was a Gift of Life Iowa Organ Donor.
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Tributes

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Sandy & Bob Short wrote on Jan 28, 2018:

" Barb and Gerald, we were so sorry to read of your son's death. That is a terrible blow, no matter the age of the "child". Too many of us in our class have suffered that loss. Sandy & Bob Short"

Renae wrote on Jan 3, 2018:

"My thoughts and prayers to Brad's family. Rest in peace now Brad."

Michele Chalfant wrote on Dec 14, 2017:

"Sorry very sad to lose such a good guy at such a young age. Brad, not only one of my very favorite cousins, but a classmate...and one that goes back to grade school at Sunset. We always teased about "riding the short bus" as we did that one year to reading class, cause neither of us were fast readers. We were very glad we had each other going there, for less harassment. I always prayed he would fully "wake up" after the accident and though it kills me to say, he is much happier now, because we all know he wouldn't have wanted to live the way he was. I am absolutely hating that I will miss the visitation and funeral as we have had an event planned out of state for 6 months. Kennedy family reunions were my "catching up with Brad times", which I loved. His kids were the light of his life! This wonderful guy will be dearly missed! Love and hugs to all!!"

Rhonda Severson Smeltzer wrote on Dec 12, 2017:

"Gerald & Barb, so sorry to hear of Brad's passing. Hugs and prayers!!"

ConnieLaceyBaldwin wrote on Dec 12, 2017:

"Thoughts and prayers to the family. Brad was an amazing man and will be missed by so many. Heaven gained another beautiful angel.may he rest in peace.God Bless All. Amen. Your Free My Friend Fly High Fly high."

Cathy Cooper wrote on Dec 9, 2017:

"I was very sorry to hear of Brad's passing. You were very devoted to him . Cathy (My brother Scott was Brad's roommate at Harmony House. "

Murray McMurray wrote on Dec 8, 2017:

"Brad worked for me as a young man at the hatchery. I continued to run into him over the years and always enjoyed catching up with him. He was fine person and I offer my sincere sympathy to his family. "

Kathie Highland wrote on Dec 8, 2017:

"So very sorry to hear of Brads passing. The family has my deepest sympathy."