Jonathan Dings Sr
August 11, 2008
On August 11, 2008 Jonathan S. Dings, Sr. 42, joined his loving daughter, Ashli in heaven who passed away on February 18, 2006.
Jon was born on July 23, 1966 in Frankfurt, Germany to Samuel E. Dings and Gwendolyn J. Hill. He grew up in Johnston, Iowa where he attended school. At the age of 20, he married Mindi B. Moore and to that union three children were born. Jonathan S. Dings, Jr. (16), Tiffani A. Dings (13) and Ashli N. Dings (deceased at age 5).
Jon and Mindi were together 22 years living in Saylor Township. Jon was a drywall hanger for Heartland Finishes Inc. through Carpenters Local 106. He loved his work and was quite the perfectionist. Jon loved his children, they were his best friends. He enjoyed motorcycle racing, fishing, and was involved in all his children’s sports activities. Jon’s passion was spending time with his wife and children, they especially loved going to concerts. They will miss him dearly.
Jon is survived by his wife, Mindi Dings; children, Jonathan Jr. and Tiffani; father, Sam (Bobbi) Dings; mother, Gwen (Tom) Hill; brothers, Lonnie (Kasey) Dings and Nick (Yolonda) Dings; sister, Jennifer (Brad) Ruden; step-sister, Kristin (Craig) Geppert; sisters in law, Darby (Jeff) Brincks and Brenda (Steve) Huegerich; in laws, Danny and MaryAnn Moore and 12 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m., Monday, August 18, 2008 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines; burial will follow at Pine Hill Cemetery. Family will visit with friends from 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, August 17, 2008 at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions can be made to the family in loving memory of Jon.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Heidi Stanzyk and family
08/18/2008
Mindy, Jon Jr. and Tiffany
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I dont know what to say but you are in my thoughts and prayers. I know that no words can comfort you now but please know how deeply sorry I am for you and your kids. I have always heard wonderful things about Jon and was so sorry to hear about Ashli. This is something that no family should have to go through but know that even though we are not always close to the ones we love and care about that you are always in our hearts. We will be praying that you can find peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Love
Heidi and family
Steph and family
Donnie and family
Scott and Jodie Gibson
08/18/2008
Mindi and kids,
I can not begin to express the sorrow we are feeling for you right now. Stay strong in mind and spirit and remember you have a large loving support network always there and ready when you need them. We all have you in our prayers.
Scoot and Jodie
Joni (Huegerich) Reese
08/17/2008
Mindi - I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of Jon. I'm sure he has left you with many, many wonderful memories that will live on in your heart forever. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Joni Reese
Angela (Smith) Ballew,and family
08/17/2008
Mindi and family,
Words can not describe the pain we feel for you and your family. Although
we can not be there to share in your grief, we want to give you and your
family our thoughts and prayers. Love you all, Angela and family.
Ron and Shirley Holmes
08/16/2008
Mindi, Jon & Tiffany,
Ron and I are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Your family has been
through a lot. Our prayers and deepest sympathies go with you at this time.
Ron and Shirley Holmes
Steve, Jean, Jason & Jessica Gibson
08/15/2008
Mindi, Jon and Tiffani,
You all are in our thoughts and prayers daily. Words cannot express how sorry we are for you and the kids, but always remember your family and friends are here for you with any help you need! We LOVE YOU ALL, stay strong.
Doug & Nikki Olberding
08/16/2008
Mindi & family- we want to extend our sympathy to you and your family during this difficult loss. No words can express the pain that you are going thru but please know that we are thinking of you and that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Doug, Nikki, and Gabby Olberding
Carroll, IA
Stephen & Candi Johnson
08/16/2008
Mindi, Jon & Tiffani,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you. You have had more than your share of pain and loss but for each other you must find the strength to focus on the goodness and not dwell on the loss. A relationship with the Lord Jesus can provide that strength.
Stephen & Candi Johnson
Bill German
08/15/2008
honey I grieve so much for you and your family Jon was one of minefor a long time and loved him a lot as I do allyou kids your allpart ofmy family ill never forget God bless you all
Bill
Jen Arkland
08/15/2008
Mindi, I am so sorry to hear of another loss you have. I can tell you, that I always thought that Jon was so fun and handsome. I remember the time that we all went to supper at Zeke's in Breda, and I drove. Remember?? Jon brought a little "memory" bowl from the restaraunt and it was a fun 7 miles back to the farm! I also remember the time my crazy aunt kicked my ass out of her house when I was in the Army. Remember?? I did not know where the hell to go in Des Moines, but Jon let me in, and you got home and there I was on the couch! Wow, try telling someone you only met once why and who you are at midnight, and he let me in. Mindi, I am so hurt for you, AGIAN. I cannot imagine your pain. You need to stay strong, for you and your kids. They need you Mindi. You cannot change the past, you can only make right the future.
I love you, and have always envied you Mindi. I have always looked up to you. Jerry and I will see you Sunday. Stay strong girl.
With Love,
Jen Kastle-Arkland
Lisa (Bolster) Baum
08/15/2008
Mindi
I find it difficult to find the words to say....I am so very sorry that you are going through such grief...we don't always understand why things happen, we just have to keep going because we have people here that need us. You have a family that loves you, always remember that and use that as a source of strength.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and the kids.
Love your cousin...Lisa (Bolster) Baum
Jason, Melissa, Thomas & Jonathan Tejral
08/14/2008
Mindi, Jon and Tiffani,
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We are truly sorry for your loss. Jon had a great spirit about him and always put his family first. At a time like this words can not express enough to you how everyone is there for you. I hope that through prayers and the love of the families and each other that you will make it through this. I pray that you will come out of this stronger because of love and faith. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Renae & Joe Choda/Lynita Bushman
08/14/2008
Mindi,Jon & Tiffany,
You're in our thoughts and prayers.
Fondly
Renae,Joe & Lynita
Danny& Mary Ann Moore
08/14/2008
Sam,Bobbi,Dings Family & Tom & Gwen Hill Family,
Words just can't express how very SORRY we are for the loss of JON
your ( Son,Brother & Uncle.)We were always so proud to have Jon as
a part of our Family.And together Jon & Mindi gave us three beautiful
Grandchildren. So within them we will always have a part of Jon forever.
We have alot of great memories from Jon to keep in our hearts forever...
We loved Jon very much and always will. Our hearts ache for you all,
it is hard to understand. But may you all find peace in your hearts and
peace inside and as long as you have memories from him through his life
you will never forget him.
Our hearts and our prayers are with you all.
With Love,
Danny,Mary Ann Moore
and Family
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Danny and Mary Ann Moore
08/14/2008
Sam,Bobbi ,Dings Family,& Tom & Gwen Hill Family,
Words just can't express how very Sorry we are for the loss
of JON,( your Son,Brother & uncle.)We were always so proud to
have Jon as a part of our Family. And together Jon & Mindi gave
us three Beautiful Grandchildren, so within them we will always
have a part of Jon forever. We loved him very much and will keep
him in our hearts forever.He gave us lots of great memories.
May you all find peace in your hearts, and as long as you have
memories of him through his lifetime, you will never forget
him. Our hearts and our prayers are with you always,may God
help heal your pain..
With Love,
Danny,Mary Ann Moore
and Family