WILSON, Donald M. (1930-2019)

WILSON

Posted By: Karon Velau (email)
Date: 11/24/2019 at 17:29:26

Donald Mack Wilson
(October 11, 1930 - July 27, 2019)

Services for Donald Mack Wilson, 88, who passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, in Des Moines, will be held 10:30 a.m., Wednesday, July 31, 2019, at Overton Funeral Home in Indianola with burial following in the Wallace Cemetery, Wick, IA.
Don was born and grew up in the Martensdale, Iowa area where he graduated from Martensdale High School. After graduation, he joined the Air Force. Don and Irene were married forty-four years and raised nine children between them. His children and grandchildren were his pride and joy. Don retired from bricklaying where he worked for Forrest and Associates for more than twenty -five years. Many buildings in Iowa including the Capital are supported by the work that he did. In retirement, they relocated to Hot Springs Arkansas, where they enjoyed having their family spend time with them fishing and boating. Several years ago they returned to Iowa to be closer to family. He loved going to all of the grandchildren’s sporting events and other activities. Don enjoyed playing cards and other games with his family. He especially enjoyed going to Prairie Meadows. Don was a lifelong Hawkeye and Cubs fan. He was a friend to many and will be missed by all.
He is survived by his wife, Irene; children, Steve (Diann) Wilson, Donnie (Lisa) Wilson, Tami (Bill) Evans, Rob (Val) Wilson, Jan (Scott) Eary, Sue (Kelly) Murrow, Karen (Ron Edwards) Purcell and Laura (Tony) Pfaff; 27 grandchildren, 39 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Hypes; grandchildren, Ricky Hypes, and Amanda Jenkins; parents, Harrison and Elsie Wilson; siblings, Gerald Wilson and Dorothy Hornaday.
Visitation will be held 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 30 at Overton Funeral Home with family present from 5 to 8 p.m. Memorials may be given in Don’s name to the Elks Lodge # 2814 in Indianola, Wallace Cemetery Association, Wick, IA. or Taylor House Hospice in Des Moines. This memorial is provided by Overton Funeral Home, 501 West Ashland Ave., Indianola, Iowa, http://www.overtonfuneral.com/