Dana Scott Ingram

Dana Scott Ingram passed away suddenly on June 12, 2024 at age 71. Dana was born on January 1, 1953, at Des Moines Methodist Hospital as the sixth son to Frances and Earl Ingram. At age one, he was picked to be a celebrity on the pages of the Des Moines Tribune as the New Year Baby of 1954. Dressed in his best diaper and party hat with “1954” printed on it with a big smile on his face, he graced four full pages of the Des Moines Tribune. Dana’s parents said the paper contacted all the 1953 new years babies, but Dana made such an impression he was the only baby to make the paper in 1954.

Dana attended Theodore Roosevelt High School where he lettered in track. Upon his graduation Dana attended the University of Iowa, received his degree in political science and was always proud to be a U of Iowa alum who enthusiastically supported their sports teams, especially football.

After graduation, Dana went into the insurance business where he was very successful representing many insurance companies for his clients. At a birthday party for one of his friends he met his future wife, Patricia Mullin Hulting. Both having fallen deeply in love, they married and two years later Patricia gave birth to their only child, Jon Ingram.

Dana was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia; his parents, Earl and Frances Ingram; his brothers, Jonathan Kim Ingram and David Forquer Ingram. Left behind to cherish his memory are his son, Jon (Lindsay Smith) Ingram; brothers, Gary Ingram, Bob Ingram and Geoff Ingram; several nieces and nephews; along with many life-long friends.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 2:30 p.m. with visitation prior beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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