Donald Robert John
February 12, 2020
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Donald “Donnie” John, 35, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Methodist Medical Center in Des Moines.
Donnie, or “LD” as he was known to his friends, was born July 23, 1984 in Des Moines, Iowa to James Ives and Tylene John. He attended East High School, and completed his education at DMACC. LD loved the outdoors and any activity involving the water, especially boating, fishing, and swimming.
LD is survived by his wife, Stephanie Sherad; daughter, Tatyanna and his son; mother, Tylene John; sisters, Sarah (Kris) Gebert and Kristin Whitman; brother, Sam Rager; grandfather, Clyde John; grandmother, Anita Speck; numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and a large extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father, James L. Ives; step-mother, Nancy Rager; grandfather, James D. Ives; grandmother, Sara John; and his uncle, Bobby John.
There will be a memorial visitation from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, February 17, 2020 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines.
Contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of LD.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Stephani sherod
03/15/2024
It's been four years and I still think of you every single day. You were my husband and no matter what we went thru I always loved u. Nobody can or will understand the love I have for you and they won't understand how this changed me. You changed me. I know you are watching over me prolly yelling about the dumb shit I have been doing but still watching anyway. There has been many times I should have been dead and I kno in my heart you saved me. I love you...I miss u..and no matter wh I end up with I know when we are face to face again it will be you. It's always been you. I love u so much
MTaylor
07/04/2023
Its been a little over 3 years since you passed and not a day goes by that I dont think about you or bring you up to the people closest to me.. I love and miss you so much pops.. Im sorry we got into the night before you left us physically.. hope youre resting easy.. I wish I had your ashs to hold on to in a little trinket sometimes
Kimberly L Mongar
02/18/2020
RIP kid , you will be missed more than you know .. you was a very smart and talented young man , always polite and gave lots of respect...always had that smile even when things were rough . Hope you are now at peace , you will never be forgotten ....
Uncle marty
02/17/2020
I love you boy life is definitely going to be different without you I am sad you are no longer here but part of me is so happy that you you have went home to seeyour dad and you can sit at the right hand of the father and enjoy the Thousand-Year feast I'll see you when I get there man then we are going fishing bro
Melissa Blount
02/17/2020
in life we all have to face the facts that some people are taken away from us sooner than they should. LD is definitely one of those people to me. we meet one another back when I was 15 n he was 13 n clicked right away. we hung out almost everyday. we would ride the bus together to go to school n that was the highlight of our day sometimes. only because we'd see Aunt Patty on the bus Everytime we rode it n let me tell u she had some stories about Jimmy n donnie, JB n Bobby we'd never lose interest on listening to her. after sometime we grown our separate ways he'd get in some trouble, but soon as he get out before I'd even know he was out I'd find him knocking at my door. it never failed him saying as I open the door "what's up aunt Lissa, bet u thought u could get rid of me real eazy. huh." with that big ass crooked cheese on his face. this last time he found his way to my door surprised him on how much my kids have grown n my son jerrett n LD had that same click we once shared, they'd hang out quite a bit. just a week n a half ago I was making dinner for him n the kids n he was trying to tell them how stupid some of our generation music was n came in to the kitchen n said hey Aunt Lissa u remember criss cross n I laughed as we both jumped up n down saying jump jump. we had more good days like that as well. but two days before he broke my heart he told me ur the last family member I thought would ever turn their back to me, not knowing I hadn't, he told me he'd take something or someone from me that I love very much.. I'm sad to say he kept that promise. he made his mark on all of us. good n bad. I hope he knows that this mark he left for me won't be forgotten for he will always be my best friend close by or far away. kiss my ass LD. I love you always aunt Lissa
Lacresa Lee
02/17/2020
Sorry for the loss thoughts and prayers with the family. I remember Donnie as a child when he played with my kids. Always had a big smile from ear to ear you could see the mischief in his eyes.
Wendy Nelson
02/15/2020
Donnie I had always hoped to see you again. The good Donnie that would help and tease me. I don't like the way you left, but I hope somehow you find peace. Your WeeWee
Kristin
02/14/2020
Youre the only one that I ever allowed to jokingly call me Kristin, my sweetie pie southern belle You also put on a heavy, fake southern accent for no other reason than to pester and tease me for being from Arkansas. We had this polar opposite connection that made no sense to anyone else. We were friends for life yet you stayed in trouble with the law and Ive never even had a ticket. I know this life tormented you so hopefully youve found some peace. I love ya man! Love, Your sweetie pie southern belle!
BAM
02/14/2020
You always said that you were hard to love but I always found you easy to love, just really hard to like sometimes and you knew it. I know that no one could ever possibly understand what we had or what we been through. But, I know you did. It wasnt until I knew you that I ever understood what unconditional love was and for you, I have it. Thank you for showing me the same unconditional love in return. It kills me that youre gone but I pray you have finally found your peace. All I have ever wanted for you is your happiness and I am so thankful for the friendship we shared. Im really going to miss you and going on our wild adventures. Youre irreplaceable in my heart and will forever remain, my Ace-of-Spades, Donnie! Rest In Peace my closest friend.
Damien
02/14/2020
The times Id recount, the understanding u showed and no nonsense way things fit together. U can never know he extent of the lives u helped, no one knows it can be too late til it is. I hope u knew that u helped in so many ways. U will be remembered bro.
Carolyn Fallin
02/14/2020
LD I just really don't know what to say. I'm in shock What is this world going to be without that crooked smile of yours? I know we had our problems in the past, and I did forgive you when you asked me too. But I never got to see you or talk to you again after that. I wish I would have had that chance. I still loved you always have, always will despite any differences we ever had. Love, Auntie Em.