George T. Ness
June 18, 2017
George Thomas Ness, 67, passed away Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Iowa Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
George was born October 12, 1949, in Des Moines, Iowa, to Joe and Marian (Heller) Ness. He was a lifelong resident of the Des Moines area. He married Donna Lee Burton in June of 1973. He worked for the City of Des Moines for over 15 years. George was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was a kind and caring person and he enjoyed playing Santa Claus for years for family, friends and strangers alike. George liked collecting things, tinkering in the garage, and riding motorcycles in his younger years.
He is survived by his wife, Donna, sons, Elliot (Allison) Ness and Aaron Ness, granddaughters, Kate and Abby, brother, Howard (Brenda) Ness, and numerous friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and his brother, Aaron Ness.
Per George’s request, there will be no services held at this time. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the American Diabetes Association in his loving memory.
Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Merlin Dunahoo
07/02/2017
Donna, sorry to hear about the loss of George.
Merlin & Linda Dunahoo and family, Austin, TX
Dave Brown
06/26/2017
I was a classmate of George's at Tech. We became friends in school and always took the time to speak to each other when our paths crossed.
After graduation I entered the service and after getting out of the Air Force I joined the police department. I found that George too was working for the city and again whenever we had the chance to talk we always took the time.
George was truly a great guy and I am sure he served as a wonderful husband and father. I know he was very thankful for his family and proud of you all. And I know you all will miss him. His friends who knew him over the years will miss him too.
Retired DMPD Sergeant Dave Brown
Shelli Backstrom(friend of Brenda)
06/25/2017
I am so sorry for your loss. I hope the many happy memories you all have help in the difficult days ahead. You all are in my thoughts and prayers.
Fred Briley
06/21/2017
My prayers to the family,I worked with George for years for the city of Des Moines.George was the most kind hearted person you could meet God Bless
Suzanne Stewart
06/20/2017
Love and prayers to the family. George was a great guy and Papa to the girls.
Tricia Tucker Ridgeway
06/20/2017
Donna, I am so sorry for your loss. Hugs are being sent your way