Donald M. Gray
June 03, 2023
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Donald M. Gray, 68, passed away on June 3, 2023, in West Des Moines. He was born in Des Moines on April 10, 1955, to Donald and Mary (Lynch) Gray.
Don retired as an engineer with the USDA, in the heating and cooling division. He worked for Lennox as a warehouseman and also worked part time at the Iowa Events Center. Don was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church where he was also a member of the Knights of Columbus. He enjoyed visiting Canada with his siblings and friends. Don was a Chicago Cubs and Iowa Hawkeye fan. He and his daughters loved going to the movies together.
Don is survived by his wife, Joyce; daughters, Amanda (J.D.) Whitaker, Kelsey Gray and Bridget Gray; a grandchild on the way; siblings, Bill (Ann) Gray, Tom Gray, his twin brother, Ron Gray, Becky Dank, Jerry (Vickie) Gray and Jill (Dave) Snell; brothers-in-laws, David (Marlene) Frantz, Gary Frantz and Steven (Roberta) Frantz; sisters-in-laws, Brenda (Don) Frank and Louise Frantz.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jack Gray and brother-in-law, Jim Frantz.
Mass of Christian Burial will take place on Friday, June 9, 2023 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 3300 Easton Blvd., Des Moines. The family will receive visitors on Thursday, June 8, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 p.m., with a Rosary to take place at 7:30 p.m., at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Ave., Des Moines.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Dowling Catholic High School, 1400 Buffalo Road, West Des Moines, Iowa or St. Joseph Catholic Church in loving memory of Don.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
John D Whitaker
06/09/2023
I only had the privilege of meeting Don a few times, however, he was a good man I wish I had a chance to know him better. He alway seemed to be happy and in good spirits. My condolences to the family and glad my son is now part of same.
Cassandra Serra
06/09/2023
Please accept my sincere condolences. My heart goes out to you and your family through this difficult time.
Sisters Elaine & Jeanie Hagedorn
06/09/2023
What a wonderful close family! We send our deepest sympathy to Joyce, daughters, and the entire Gray family. We treasure your friendship as we remember your thoughtfulness and the generosity of time you are always willing to give - with a smile. For example, every Holy Saturday Don and some of his brothers came up to Visitation church to move the heavy crucifix from behind the altar (no easy task!) so that the stained-glass window of the Resurrection could be seen on Easter morning! Now Don is sharing with Jesus his own resurrection! We rejoice with him even as we grieve for your loss. Be assured of our love and prayers for each of you!
Sisters Elaine and Jeanie Hagedorn, chm
Anne (Brown) Dennis
06/08/2023
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. I graduated from Dowling with Don and Ron. Prayers for all of you.
Mary Lynn and Mark Breitenbach
06/07/2023
With deepest sympathy in the loss of Don. May all your good memories give you some comfort at this most difficult time! Your in my thoughts and prayers!
Allen & Deb Macdonald
06/07/2023
So very sorry for your loss! Our thoughts and prayers to the whole family at this difficult time.
Mike Chenchar
06/07/2023
So sorry to hear of Don's passing...Prayers go out to the Gray family...
James Joseph (Babe) Feeley
06/07/2023
To all of the Gray family:
I am sorry to hear about the passing of Don, and give condolences to his wife, children, brothers and sisters.Most of my memories with Don and his brothers were playing alot of sandlot baseball back in grade school through high school. Don will be remembered in our nightly prayers, as Jack has been.
Jesus is Lord, Peace in Christ, Babe Feeley
Lisa Formaro
06/06/2023
Joyce & Girls,
My thoughts and prayers are with you!
Don was a Great guy. I worked with him for several years at Lennox.