Donald Eric Winders

Donald Eric Winders was born March 27, 1969, to Dale Winders and Marjorie Welch in Des Moines, Iowa. He was a long-time employee of Asplundh Tree Company, and most recent Polk County. He worked so hard and achieved so much in his life. He enjoyed all activities associated with the outdoors. All of his energies spent outside of his work were focused on his only daughter, Erin. His love for his family and friends was abundant and evident in all aspects of his life. You will never meet a man who was a better father, son, brother, or friend.

Donald passed away unexpectedly due to complications of pneumonia on Tuesday, January 31, 2017, at his home in Des Moines at the age of 47.

He is survived by his daughter, Erin Winders and her mother Cora Brooks; his mother, Marge Welch (Kent); father, Dale Winders; siblings, Kelly Winders, Kirk Winders (Jill), and Susan Williams (Terry); step-sisters, Beth Hunsberger (Isaac) and Kristin Schroeder (Brian); several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews; and countless extended family and special friends.

Visitation will be held from 5:00 to 8:30 p.m., with a time of sharing from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 7, 2017 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines. Graveside committal service will be at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3601 East Court Avenue, Des Moines.

In lieu of flowers, please make donations payable to Erin Winders or go to https://www.youcaring.com/erinwinders.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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