Michael Mcpherren

Michael Scott McPherren, 41, of Urbandale was born on June, 20, 1980 in Newton, Iowa. He came into this world almost being born in an elevator and left just as unexpectedly as he arrived. Mike made an impact on all who know him with his boundless personality and wild spirit. Mike leaves behind his daughter, Ella (Elisa) age 15, His daughter Emma (Carly), age 7 and a son, Charlie (Carly) age 5. He is also survived by his sister, Nicole (Scott), his niece Campbell, 13, and nephews Cole, 9 and Cohen 7. He leaves behind countless other friends and family members with pain, questions and grief. Mike was preceded in death by his father, Daniel Mark McPherren, a police officer killed in the line of duty in 1985, and his mother, Marcia Fae McPheren (Hoos), who passed away in 2020. Mike grew up in Newton and West Des Moines, He attended and graduated from Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri. After high school he enlisted in the Army. He maintained his support for the armed forces and veterans his entire life. He was so much more than the run-of-the-mill bad ass exterior he tried to convey to the outside world. True, he liked his weapons, the outdoors, and fishing but most of all, he loved grabbing a beer with friends and making lifelong memories out of simple moments. Mike was the type of guy who would give you the shirt right off his back. It might not be without the stains of hard work, but he’d certainly give it to you. He was fond of offering up an inappropriate meme or joke as well as unsolicited political commentary. He enjoyed being his own boss for his property maintenance company and contracting business, in large part because he had worked at every business in town at one point or another. He made friends wherever he went. Maybe an enemy or two, but they remembered him nonetheless.He was everyone's brother. Everyone’s rock. Mike was the person to call no matter what the job. Moving? Call MIke. Need a job? Call Mike. Need help fixing something? Call Mike. Need someone to talk to? Mike. It is perhaps his pride in being everyone's “go-to” that allowed him to be there for so many, yet made it impossible for him to reach out when he needed it most. Mike’s absence is easy to feel as he had such a huge presence in the world for so many. Especially to his three children who will feel this loss every day going forward. The family has set up a time for gathering on Monday, December 13th from 5-7p.m. at Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home. The service will be just like Mike: no bullsh*t. Informal and come as you are. No formal service, but a time to greet family and friends and share stories of better times. Flowers are welcome as are all contributions. Contributions can be made to Nicole Crawford and will go into trusts being created in his memory for his children.