Donald Jones, Sr.
June 29, 2015
Donald (Tuffy) Jones, Sr.
Des Moines
Donald Jones, Sr., 86, passed away Monday, June 29, 2015 at Mercy Medical Center.
Donald was born November 23, 1928 in St. Louis, Missouri. He served in the United States Air Force for 28 years. He was proud to have served his country as an electrical mechanic during his two tours in the Korean War with the Red Devils. He continued his military career by joining the Iowa Air National Guard 132nd Fighter Squadron. After retiring from the Air Force, he worked two years for Boeing Aircraft in Seattle, Washington. Upon returning to Iowa, Donald worked for Massey Ferguson for five years. He then worked as an electrician for Meredith/RR Donelly for over 20 years, retiring briefly at age 67. Just a few months later, he began working for Wakonda Village and re-retired at age 79.
Donald is survived by his children, Donald Jones, Jr., Emily (Michael) Fisher and Jacque Jones; grandchildren, Caroline Jones and Madison Wessling; cousin, Mary Jo Gamble; nephew, Dennis Romeo; and a host of extended relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Marilyn; mother, Nina Jones; as well as his aunts, uncles and grandparents that came over from Croatia.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 2, 2015 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 3rd at St. Ambrose Cathedral, 607 High Street. Donald will be laid to rest at Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Van Meter on Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at 9:30 a.m.
Condolences may be expressed at:
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Bonnie Staas
07/02/2015
My thoughts and prayers are with the whole Jones family. Tuffy was a big part of my life growing up. It was an honor to know him.
Kathy Scaglione
07/02/2015
Don Jr. and family-my thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Your dad was so great! I always loved his humor and big smile. Tuffy was one of a kind.
Greg Hayworth
07/02/2015
Jacque and family- so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Don was an amazing man and I will always remember his sense of humor, wit, and character. When my family and I relocated to Des Moines in the mid 1980s, Don and Marilyn welcomed me into their home and allowed me to bring my children to their house to "trick or treat" when we knew very few people.The old "Norwest gang" always looked forward to Don's visits to the office. I've passed on the news to Shelly and some others Don knew from those days and we all send you our most sincere wishes.
Dawn and chris vandell
07/01/2015
What can we say? Tuffy was one of a kind. We will never forget the way his mischevieous smile lit up the room. I don't think he was ever in a bad mood I still smile remembering when tuffy and I made the news on New Year's Eve at Limeys. Our prayers are with his family.