Donald Jones
January 13, 2021
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Donald L. Jones, 63, passed away January 13, 2021.
Don was born July 21, 1957 in Des Moines, Iowa to LaVerne Jones and Margie (Reed) Wingfield.
He was a Past Master 33rd Degree Mason at Daylight Lodge #660. He was also a member of the Scottish Rite Research Society, the Iowa Scottish Rite Masonic Foundation, Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, the Des Moines York Rite Bodies, Royal Order of Scotland, IA Research Lodge #2, and the Royal Order of Jesters. Don worked for ADM for over 32 years and had a passion for playing the guitar. He performed in many local bands in the 70’s and 80’s.
He is survived by his sister, Melissa Wingfield; step-mother, Colleen Jones-Kenagy; step-sisters, Terri Denger and Sherri Larimer.
He was preceded in death by his parents, LaVerne Jones and Margie Wingfield; and step-father, John L’Estrange.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street in Des Moines with visitation one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the family in loving memory of Don for a cause close to his heart.
Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Shane Harshbarger
01/28/2021
Don Jones was one of the good guys. I don't know that I have ever met a more honest man. He, as mentioned by another, was a good soul. I knew Don theough Des Moines Scottish Rite, he was one of our most outstanding members and will be greatly missed.
Janet Wheatley
01/27/2021
I was very sorry to here of your passing. You were always a good friend. I remember watching you play such good music in your band, back in the 80's. Thank you for taking me to dinner and introducing me to Escargot. I still love it! Thank you, for all the little gifts that you bought me. Thank you, for being you. You always knew, how to make me laugh! You will truly be missed! Love you, my forever friend!
Sherri Larimer
01/27/2021
I'm thinking about you, Donnie.
D. Simonsen
01/26/2021
I can still remember Donnie riding along with us to
MX races in the mid-70's. Fun times. RIP. WOOD TICK!
Ron Lindhart
01/25/2021
It has been my pleasure to work with Don in Masonic organizations for nearly 25 years. We especially worked together in the musical life of the Des Moines Scottish Rite in the Double Eagle Chorus, and in the musical 22nd degree, Don was so reliable and enthusiastic -- always doing his best in whatever part he played. I also had the honor of placing the "White Cap" on his head when he was elevated to the 33rd degree of Masonry.
We will miss Don greatly, and even though we feel the void of his passing, his smile, his steady handshake, and his sense of friendship will remain in our hearts, and serve as examples for all of us to follow. Rest in Peace Brother Don.
Yvonne (McClure) McDermott
01/24/2021
I am so sorry for your loss of Donnie. i have fond memiries of him in our band, "Diamond Back" from the early 1970's. Donnie was one heck of a guitar player even back then! Donnie was also a classmate. His Dad, Vern was the one that picked me up and dropped us off at dear old North High. Ran into him a few years back was great to catch up with him. Prayers of peace to your family. RIP Donnie
Jerry ORourke
01/24/2021
Rest in peace my friend. you will be remembered as a heck of a guitar player with a great sence of humor and a generous soul.
Jim Wentworth
01/24/2021
Rest in peace old friend, go pull some strings for everyone!
Aunt Lila Brugioni
01/23/2021
Donnie, you were always happy. Just like your Dad, you made me laugh. Nana and Grandpa were so excited to have their first grandchild. They loved you so much.
Uncle Carl and I loved you so much too. I remember when you were little and your Dad and Uncle Carl returned home from hunting. You ran to their car saying, "Carlio, let me see the squirrelios."
I am really going to miss you stopping over and visiting with me. Love you bunches! Aunt Lila
Dan Quinn
01/23/2021
Don was a great man! He was both respected and loved at the Scottish Rite and everywhere else he went! I was honored to be his friend! We will all miss him terribly!
David Beard
01/21/2021
I have known Brother Don in many masonic organizations. He was an active part of the Za Ga Zig Shrine Chanters. He participated in singing at the Circus, Ceremonials, and other public events. Don will be missed!
Thomas and Mary Juneau
01/21/2021
We're so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you.
Wade Sheeler
01/21/2021
My sincerest condolences to Don's family. He was an outstanding individual and someone who I was proud to call a "brother". He was always kind, compassionate, and caring to everyone. Don was an outstanding ritualist. When he gave his lectures, it came from the heart. He will be greatly missed by so many. Rest well my brother, until we shall meet again.
Jim Wilson
01/20/2021
I worked with Don for 26 years. I will alway carry fond memorys of him and will deeply miss his humor and quick wit. You will be missed.
Sherry Vanderploeg
01/20/2021
As Donnie's (Don's) cousin, I have wonderful memories of playing with him and all our cousins at Nana's house. Donnie was the oldest cousin and had a great sense of humor. There was always a lot of laughter. When I spent time with Donnie when we became adults, I realized that he was living up to the legacy of his namesake, our Grandpa Don Jones. The legacy was generosity and compassion for others. Examples of this were when Donnie told me that he enjoyed working most holidays because it allowed other employees to be home with their families. Perhaps the greatest example of the generosity legacy was His life passion of pariticipating in charity events through Shriners. He saw first hand how the work helped others and he found great joy in that legacy of generosity. I will miss you Donnie. Your life on earth was too short.