Donald Johnson
February 19, 2014
Donald Johnson, 66, was born June 20, 1947 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Philip and Nora (Jones) Johnson. He passed away at his home in Urbandale from an unexpected heart attack on February 19, 2014.
Donald graduated from North High School and worked for Meredith/R.R. Donnelly Printing for 35 years. He loved attending the Iowa State Fair and was a member of the Iowa State Fair Blue Ribbon 1854 Society. He collected NASCAR, was a hot rod enthusiast, and he was a fan of the Iowa Cubs and the Iowa State Cyclones.
Donald loved caring for and spoiling his granddaughter, Annie, and cherished the time he spent with his family.
Donald is survived by his wife of 40 years, Linda; children, Chris Johnson and Cari (Travis) Wasmund; granddaughter, Annie Wasmund; as well as other loving family and many special friends. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, February 24, 2014 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue in Des Moines, with burial to follow at Highland Memory Gardens Cemetery. The family will greet friends one hour prior to service time at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Donald.
Condolences for the family may be offered online at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Chris Cyran
02/20/2014
Rest eternal grant him Oh Lord, and may light perpetual shine upon him, may Don's soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, rest in peace, amen!
Linda, you and your family are in my constant thoughts and prayers, peace be with you.
Roxanne and Kris Kucharski
02/20/2014
Linda, Chris, Cari, Travis, and Annie,
DJ was a heck of a guy who loved his family. Our prayers are with you.
Susan Hetherington
02/20/2014
Linda and Family,
You are in my thoughts and prayers. Don was a WONDERFUL man--I can only imagine the extent of your grief because I know how much he loved you all and how close you all are. He had so much fun with Annie!!! Linda, my heart goes out to you my dear dear friend. HUGS!!!!!!
Nancy Meyer
02/20/2014
CJ and family,
I am so very sorry for your loss. I know how much your Father meant to you. In time, the pain will ease and you will remember the many happy memories you had together. He will remain in your heart forever.
Shelly & Dave Roberts
02/20/2014
Chris & Family:
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. We know how close you were to your dad and he was very proud of you!! Cherish your memories - they live on forever.
Randi & Richard Hutchinson
02/20/2014
Linda, We are so very sorry to hear about Don's passing. I grew up with Don and remember him fondly from the neighborhood as well as from North High School. Your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Our hearts go out to you and the kids.
Bobbi Yaw
02/19/2014
Linda, .
.Don was amazing man loved talking to him every morning at school he could always get a smile on your face with his easy going way...truly missed him when he finally decided to retire He will truly be missed. My heart goes out to you and the family ..
Amanda Ramsey
02/19/2014
Linda,
I am so very sorry for your loss. Don was a great man that always had a way of making people smile and laugh. He will be missed. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Raymon & Jolene Jackson
02/19/2014
Our hearts go out to you and your family. We are so sorry for your loss. Don had such a good nature about himself, his family, and his love for people, always wanting to make everyone comfortable. We know he will be missed immensely. Take care of yourselves and know you are never alone....he will be with you forever only in just another way. As J. Roberts once told me, he will live in your hearts forever. Just remember all the good times you have all had with him. Again, we are very sorry for your loss. If there is anything we can do, please let us know.
Raymon & Jolene Jackson