Donald McElwee
August 04, 2016
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Donald McElwee
Des Moines
Donald McElwee, 80, passed away Thursday, August 4, 2016 at Mercy Medical Center.
Donald was born May 21, 1936 in Pleasantville, Iowa to John and Helen McElwee. He worked as a truck driver for 36 years before retiring in 1995. Donald was a member of the Teamsters Union, Masonic Lodge, Shriners and Scottish Rite. Donald enjoyed NASCAR.
Donald is survived by his wife, Darlene; son, Rodney (Melanie) McElwee; daughters, Rhonda (Ray) Ceretti and Robin Simbro; sister, Carolyn Watts; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and a host of extended family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Merrill McElwee.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, August 8, 2016 at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, August 9th at the funeral home followed by burial at Scotch Ridge Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Don.
Condolences may be expressed at: www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Gene and Pat Loomis
08/09/2016
So sorry Darlene for the loss of your beloved husband. Did not know until today when Donna Gabbert mentioned it. He was a Great guy and friend, and will be missed..
Ron & Mary Blanchard
08/09/2016
Darlene
Sorry to her about Don we just got in town and seen this. He was one Great Guy, had lots of fun in the old days with both of you. God will take care of him from now on.
peggy kilroy
08/07/2016
so sorry to hear of don's passing. my thoughts are with you.
Cindy McElwee
08/07/2016
Sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful person.
Conny Brown
08/07/2016
We are so sorry for your loss, and keeping you all close in our thoughts & prayers. I know you will all miss him dearly, as he was certainly, one if a kind! I will forever miss 35 yrs of Uncle Don coming in the barber shop, and our long conversations, family gatherings, and how he used to call me "toots" just to annoy me when I was growing up! I'm pretty sure heaven just became a lot more chatty with Uncle Don, my dad, and the rest of the clan together again! Wishing all of you peace & comfort. Love Conny & Denny
Julie Antenucci
08/06/2016
Rhonda. Of course I am going to look at the death of a McElwee and they're you were. When we loose a parent we become physically and mentally untwined. Your father is at peace. You yourself will find peace in time. Thinking of you and yours.