Donald E. Newcomb

Donald Newcomb, 90, passed away Saturday, November 17, 2012, at University Park Care Center.

Donald was born January 20, 1922, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Albert and Grace Newcomb. Donald lived most of his life in the Des Moines area. He was a Navy Veteran and Pearl Harbor survivor, serving on the USS Pennsylvania. Donald enjoyed being outdoors and enjoyed traveling, having visited every state. Donald’s main passion was bowling - however, his latest passion was eating out at IHOP as often as he could.

Donald is survived by his wife Helen; daughter, Patricia Lynn Newcomb; sister, Violet Cosgrove; sister-in-law, Nancy Newcomb; very close friends, Don Schnurr and family, and Lee and Glee Anderson; as well as many nieces, nephews, and extended family. The family would also like to thank the residents and staff at Luther Park, and Dr. Jay Rosenberger and staff for all their support.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lucille Gee; and brother, William D. Newcomb.

Funeral services will be held at 12 p.m., Wednesday, November 21, 2012, at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. Family will greet friends one hour prior to the service, at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be directed to Iowa Hospice, 5650 NW Johnston Drive, Ste. E, Johnston, IA 50131, in memory of Donald.

Online condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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