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.
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Danny & Mary Ann Moore
08/14/2008
Mindi, Lil Jon and Tiffani,
Always remember,We are here for you. Always at anytime..
If only we could have protected you from all the hurt you've
had to endure. But with God's help,prayers and faith may it
help ease the pain. Always know that we loved Jon so very much.
He was and will always be Special to us,he was a great Husband,
Father and Son-in-law,And we will never forget him. We will keep
him in our hearts and all the memories we have forever.
Our hearts and our prayers are with you, Mindi,L'i Jon and Tiff.
We are so,so sorry for your loss...
WE LOVE YOU,WE LOVE YOU, WE LOVE YOU.
May the love you have for JON out weigh the Sorrow you are
feeling today..
All our love always,
Dad & Mom ( G-PA & G-MA )
Julie Vonnahme
08/14/2008
Mindi, Lil Jon and Tiffany,
We are so very sorry. I just don't know what to say. Your faith
must bring you through this tragic time. Our thoughts and prayers
are with you all. We love you.
Julie Vonnahme and family
Darby & Jeff Brincks
08/14/2008
Mindi, Jon & Tiffani,
I want you to know our hearts reach out for you like always. Jon was a great Dad and husband who always showed his love for you. We will remember the good times we had with you guys and pray for you future. Please know that we love you and hope your pain in your hearts eases with each day. Remember Jon will always be with you. He had a fun spirit which still shines in all of you. We will miss him dearly and are here for you.
We love you guys,
Darby & Jeff
Connie Spaulding
08/13/2008
Mindi and family,
May you find strength and peace and the comfort
that only God can really give you at this time.
Always remember that memories are the one thing
that time cannot erase, and you have so many memories
of good times and not so good times. I love you and
my prayers are for you and Lil' Jon and Tiffany.
Aunt Connie
Steve, Brenda & Chelsey
08/13/2008
Mindi, Jon & Tiffany,
Words can not express the sadness we feel for the loss of Jon.
Why we will never understand, but only hope his pain has been eased.
His children were the light of his life as we all know. We pray
for the strength to make it through this tragic loss. Just know
we are here for you & anything you should ever need.
We will miss you Jon......
All our love,
Steve, Brenda & Chelsey Huegerich