Donald Dean Norris
April 26, 2014
Donald Dean Norris entered eternal life on Saturday, April 26, 2014.
His spirit is carried on by one surviving sibling, three surviving children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and extended family of relations and friends of all walks of life. He is welcomed in Heaven by his wife and daughter who precede him in death.
Don was born October 16, 1921 in Leon, Iowa. He was a boxer and medic in the Army and a union worker by trade. We were blessed to learn many valuable lessons from Don in his 92 years among us. Don never had a bad thing to say about anyone. He would always say they were "poor souls that needed to be prayed for". Don was a man of many talents, whether it is was fixing your car, planting vegetables and maintaining the yard, or just teaching you the ways of the Lord.
After stumbling in life and catching his balance, he grew older, wiser, and became a picture of graciousness. He was hard working and tender, but yet strong. He lived in Godly righteousness, but yet was merciful and forgiving. He knew his Bible as well as anybody. The Word of God was hidden in his heart. He quoted Scriptures at every opportunity and made sure Scripture verses adorned every room in the house, inside and out. Don was the beacon of oppressed people, a light to those who were lost and dwelling in the darkness. It was better than any Motel 6 because his light was always on, with no charge. Don was an optimist and believed that no matter how far you strayed, your soul could be saved.
Family will begin greeting friends at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, with funeral to start at 2:30 p.m. Burial will be at Laurel Hill Cemetery in Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family. Condolences may be left at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Deanna Joy Norris Cervantes
11/21/2018
I am your youngest daughter not mentioned here . In case anyone is curious.
Deanna from your middle name Dean and Joy from Mom's middle name .
Didn't really get to know you . Im sure you had your reasons . RIP
Karen Norris Randolph
06/11/2014
Rest in Peace, Uncle Don... Although we didn't keep in touch after I grew up, will always remember you as a fun, loving uncle...
Gus Welch Family
05/19/2014
Our deepest Sympathy to the family of Don Norris, he was an old friend of my Dad's and one heck of a nice guy.
The Gus Welch Family
Brenda.B
05/16/2014
Donald you will be very well missed by everyone! Ricky Dean doesnt even know our Dearest Lord took you from us cause he had greater plans for you. Love you Don
Brenda B
05/16/2014
P.S. Don when you see Donna up in Heaven tell her we Love and Miss her always and Forever B.B.
Connie Dobberthein and son Charles E. Maynard lll
05/02/2014
Don rest in peace forever and
always.us You will be missed
greatly. I know your grandson
Eric had lots of love and respect
for you as do Chuck and I. My
prayers are with all of your family and friends. Love Prayers and Respect Always Connie and Chuckie