Donald M. Courtney
March 23, 2012
Donald Madison Courtney passed away Friday, March 23, 2012, at Norwalk Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Norwalk. He was born on August 27, 1919, in Des Moines, to Grover and Lilah Courtney.
Don served his country proudly in the U.S. Army during WW II. He married Gladys Salsbury on May 31, 1941. He was a long-time member of Norwalk United Methodist Church, a Mason, a volunteer firefighter in Norwalk for 30+ years, and spent 18 of those years as Assistant Fire Chief. Don owned and operated Don’s Plumbing and Electric in Norwalk for 40+ years.
Don enjoyed his work, fishing at his parents' cabin in Missouri and making many memories with his family.
Don leaves behind his wife, Gladys; children, Susan (Jim) Brown, Kathy (Bob) Coughennower, and Steve (Lori) Courtney; sister, Margaret Huff; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Judy Lawyer.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 26, 2012, at Norwalk United Methodist Church, 1801 Sunset Drive. Family will greet friends starting at 9:30 a.m. Monday, at the church. A graveside service will follow at the Norwalk Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Norwalk United Methodist Church in honor of Donald.
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Leann Balius & Jay Jackson
03/26/2012
Susan, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family on the passing of your father.
Mary Hovelson
03/26/2012
Kahty and family,
I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that I am thinking of you and if I can help in anyway, I am here for you.
Mary
Michael Williams
03/25/2012
Kathy, I was saddened to hear about the passing of your father. My prayers are with you and your family at this time.