Don Dunagan
June 28, 2010
Don Alan Dunagan, 63, passed away June 28, 2010. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway, West Des Moines, from 5 to 7 p.m. Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 2, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, 1020 24th Street in West Des Moines.
Don was an artist who also taught art classes at the Veterans Administration and at the YMCA Healthy Living Center. He enjoyed traveling and spending time with his family and friends.
He is survived by his wife, Melissa; his mother, Minnie Dunagan; sister, Susan Dunagan-McClaren; step-son, Gregg Kucharo; nephew Russell Benton; and nieces, Meghan Butyrin and Ashley Smith.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Drake University Fine Arts Program in honor of Don Dunagan, 2505 Carpenter Avenue, Des Moines, IA 50311. Condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Tina Bergeson Campbell (Rev. Dr.)
07/04/2010
Dear Melissa: I suppose that Eric and Don are getting into some kind of trouble together! I always responded with deep affection to Don's bright smile and the sparkle in his eye. I found him to be very kind, and was deeply saddened to hear of his death. Sending my deepest sympathy, Tina
Dr. Ron and Karen Shirk
07/01/2010
Melissa
Our sincere sympathies to you and you family. Don's art has had an important place in our lives. He was a very talented artist.
Karen and Ron Shirk
Deb Kerns
07/01/2010
Melissa and Greg and family,
Just wanted to let you know you are in my thoughts and prayers. What a loss of a great guy. He was a talented artist and a fun person to know and be around, I will miss his smile and fun personality. May God replace this sad time with happy memories of Don living life to the fullest and loving his family and friends. Love, Deb
Sheila
06/30/2010
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you all. Don was such a joy to have as a member and a friend here at the YMCA Healthy Living Center. He embraced everyhting with such a great attitude and his enthusiasm overflowed to those around him. His students loved him and were always amazed at the talent he was able to see in them. We will all miss him. May the wonderful memories of Don sustain you through this time.
Shirley (Sparks) & Dennis Beaty
06/29/2010
We are so sorry for the loss of Don. He was a wonderful cousin.
He will truely be missed!