Marc Alan Ewers
February 19, 1950 — November 22, 2023
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Dr. Marc Alan Ewers, 73, passed away November 22, 2023, at his home in Des Moines, Iowa after a courageous battle with cancer. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon Street, Des Moines, with burial to take place at a later date.
Marc was born in Ottumwa, Iowa on February 19, 1950, to Alan and Harriet Ewers. He graduated from Carlisle High School and went on to earn his doctor of medicine at the University of Iowa. During his years in Iowa City, he married Laura Lair Nelson and from their union had two children, Jennifer and Ryan.
He completed his OB-GYN residency at the University of Nebraska and then returned to the Des Moines area to raise his family and join the practice of Dr. Albert Mintzer. Later Marc formed the Women Health Services Clinic bringing together other OB-GYN physicians and staff to serve the women of the Des Moines metro. He later established a small practice at the Penn Medical Plaza before fully retiring in 2011.
Marc married his current wife Colleen in 2010 and together they have enjoyed many of the active and cultural offerings in the area. Marc was most passionate about riding the bike trail to Easter Lake and spotting wildlife. He often left before the sun was fully up to increase his chances of seeing wild turkey, foxes, beavers and deer. Even with cancer and the many challenges that brought, he still found the strength and energy to ride his bike or walk the downtown skywalk daily. Marc also enjoyed spending time with family, listening to live music at local wineries, attending Civic Center and Community Playhouse events, canoeing, camping and backpacking at various national parks.
Marc is survived by his wife, Colleen Ewers; daughter, Jennifer Ewers of Urbandale; son, Ryan Ewers (Rhoda) and granddaughter, Audrey of Overland Park, KS; step-son, Marc Seemann (Chelsey) and granddaughter, Frances; step-daughter, Lauren Seemann (John) and grandsons, Forest and Charles; sister, Cindy Ewers (Christine) of Dixon, NM; brother, Tom Ewers (Tammy) of Redington Shores, FL; and many nieces and nephews. Marc was preceded in death by his parents, Alan and Harriet Ewers.
The family would like to thank those who allowed him to enjoy this past year as fully as he did while facing terminal cancer. Many thanks to Dr. Bradley Hiatt and the staff at Mission Blood and Cancer and the Staff at X-Cancer in Omaha. Thank you also to the caring Unity Point Hospice team that made it possible for him to be comfortable at home in his final weeks.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made directly to Heifer International - Gift of Clean Water. Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
David Abbott
04/06/2024
Dr. Ewers saved my life at birth March 11, 1987. I was born 2lbs and 12oz at Mercy. About 9 years ago I posted on Facebook that I was surprised to see Dr. Ewers was still in the game. After reading this obituary, I believe I was mistaken, and that he retired in 2011.
As a result of that FB post I learned that he also assisted with the birth of a close high school friend as well whom I still talk to from Lincoln.
Though I never got to thank Dr. Ewers in person for helping me live, I wanted to at least share with the family that I’ve lived a healthy life thus far and serve my community in Nashville TN as a police officer.
A lot of unknown, unforeseen good has come from Dr. Ewers passion for bringing babies into the world. I will be forever grateful he kept me alive 37 years ago!
To the family, I’m sorry for your loss! Please look me up if you ever find yourself in Nashville TN.
Linnea Sparks
11/28/2023
I cannot express how sorry I am to hear of Dr Ewers passing. He was my doctor both pregnancies and although he didn't deliver either of mine, I hoped on hope both times that he'd be the on-call. He was the best, after all.... thank you Doc, for such amazing care. May you rest peacefully.
Doreen Freeman
11/28/2023
I met Dr. Ewers when he first started working with Dr. Mintzer. In 1980, he and Dr. Mintzer helped me through what we thought was going to be a terrible tragedy but ended up with the birth of my 3rd child being born alive and healthy. He then was to deliver my next child, but she came as he was telling me to wait for him to wash his hands. LOL My husband gave him whiskey decanters when they were both born, I recall one was in the shape of an ear of corn.
I continued seeing Dr. Ewers and so did my two oldest daughters, only going to another OB/GYN when he retired. I even remember when he was injured in the ultralight plane accident.
Dr. Ewers was a very gentle, caring doctor....he reminded me so much of Mr. Rogers!!
My condolences to the family.
Jodi Castillo
11/27/2023
There is always a special connection to your doctor who delivered your children. I was lucky to have Dr Ewers for the birth of my son. What a wonderful legacy he has left. So sorry for your loss.
Claudia Henderson-Merhi
11/27/2023
So sorry to learn of your families loss. Enjoyed working with with my pregnancy and at Lutheran ED. He was a kind and gentle man. May he rest in peace.
Cindy Ewers
11/27/2023
A poem from Raymond Carver for my big brother, Marc:
And did you get what
you wanted from this life, even so?
I did.
And what did you want?
To call myself beloved, to feel myself
beloved on the earth.
We knew each other longer than anyone, and Ill always hold you in my heart. You were indeed beloved on this earth.
Sweet dreams, Marc ❤
Tamara(Tammy) Ewers
11/27/2023
I met Marc when I came to Iowa to meet the Ewers family, as I was dating his Brother, Tom.
I remember seeing a man with a big dimpled smile and bright blue eyes.
He later became my Brother-in-law.
Our relationship started out slowly with me always the loud laughing one, Marc, the quiet soft spoken guy who barely got a word in the conversation.
As the years have gone by, Marc & Colleen have visited us in Florida every January. Most recently we vacationed in Sedona & Taos.
During these times, Marc & I came to share a very ornery relationship. When he spoke, I became his best audience, and I found him to be a comedic partner in crime.
We returned to DesMoines when we got the gut wrenching news about his declining health.
When I bent down to kiss him Goodbye and tell him that he had been the best Brother in law, that I could ever ask for, all I saw was that sweet dimpled smile and those big blue eyes.
I will miss you my friend.
Cindy Brady
11/26/2023
Dr Ewers was my OB....such a voice of calm during my long labors. He always had that sweet smile every time he entered the exam room. I am so sorry for your hurting hearts.
Laura Lair Nelson
11/26/2023
Our family will miss Marc. Our hearts are broken. I will never forget all the good times with our two children and our life together. I met Marc when he was 16 and that was the beginning. He was the smartest kindest person I ever met.❤
Kathi Sircy
11/26/2023
My heart goes out to his family -- to lose him so young. I am gratified to hear he took retirement in 2011. He used his time well, it seems!
He delivered my second child who was an anencephalic (being born with no cortex or skull from the ears up) so calmly and with compassion. I was sad to have to change doctors for my next child, as our insurance changed, ... but since I was a Labor and Birthing nurse at Mercy, we'd see each other and exchange hellos.
As Sheryl said, he will be welcomed and embraced by all the OB docs, nurses and patients who knew him -- as he journeys to his forever after.
R.I.P. Dr. Ewers!
Sherryl Link
11/26/2023
This is such sad news and brought tears to my eyes😢
My heart goes out to his entire family❣ May all of you seek comfort from each other in the difficult days ahead
I just spoke about him with my Daughter Ashlee a few days ago remembering what a quiet, kind and gentle man he was..
I saw him when I was pregnant with both my girls when he was in with Dr Mintzer. He was such a kind, soft spoken and caring man.
Working with him at Mercy was always a pleasure He cared so much about his pts and was always so nice to the Nurses. I never once saw this man mad at anyone.
Assisting him in surgery with C/Ss was always a pleasure. He was a very particular surgeon that took time and pride in his work.
He was a quiet man in general, but loved to talk about his birds. Talking about his birds always brought a smile to his face.. he was such an avid nature person and so loved the outdoors.
Before leaving the dept after a delivery he would always say Is there anything else you need? Then hed smile, say bye and walk away
Such a gentle, kind man and now gone way too soon😢
R.I.P. Dr Ewers you were greeted by many of your colleagues with open arms❣🙏
Jane Gilchrist
11/25/2023
My sincere condolences for Dr. Ewers family. Dr. Ewers was my OB/GYN for both of my children, 1984 and 1992. I greatly appreciated his kindness and the way he worked with his patients. He will be greatly missed.