Michael Hankins Obituary

A Celebration of Life Gathering for Michael Allen Hankins, 55, of West Des Moines, Iowa, who passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023 in Des Moines, will be held 6 to 8 p. m. , Monday, October 9, 2023 at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola. Mike was born on March 11, 1968 to Allen and Phyllis Hankins in Des Moines, Iowa. He lived in Norwalk until graduating from high school in 1986. While in high school, he was active in Track and Field. Following high school, he continued his education at DMACC and transferred to Iowa State University, where he graduated with his Bachelor's Degree in Ag Business. While in high school, he showed sheep, cattle and horses in 4-H. He also showed in open horse shows, with the Pick-Up race being his specialty. Mike was always willing to help others and cared deeply about friends, family and his pets. He loved to read and learn new things and collected Coleman lanterns. He was always up for a new challenge. Mike's passions were the Ag Industry, hunting, fishing and trapping. He loved being adventurous and traveling, enjoyed the Iowa State Cyclones and the Denver Broncos. Mike is survived by his daughter, Allison Hankins; parents, Allen and Phyllis Hankins; sister, Sonya (Marty) Chittenden and children Blake and Sierra; uncle, Duane Hankins; and significant-other Donna Reasoner. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Melford and Ethel Rosander and Kenneth and Regina Hankins.