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Donald Irons Sr.
DONALD IRONS SR.
Marion
Donald L. Irons Sr., 68, of Marion, died Thursday, May 1, 2014, at the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy, Hiawatha. Funeral services: 10:30 a.m. Monday, May 5, at Stewart Baxter Funeral & Memorial Services, Cedar Rapids, by Chaplain Joe Kane. Visitation: 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Burial: Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery, Cedar Rapids.
Survivors include his wife, Sheral; sons, Donald Irons Jr., Jacob Irons, Danny Irons and Russell Irons; stepson, Troy Dennison; stepdaughters, Dawn Murray and Angela Walker; one brother, four sisters and 18 grandchildren.
Don was born Feb. 22, 1946, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Gerald Irons and Lois Andrews. He worked at Quaker Oats for 28 years, retiring in 2001. On Aug. 13, 1992, Don married Sheral Davis.
He enjoyed being outdoors, especially fishing, camping and riding his Harley. Don also enjoyed playing cards with his friends and family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lois Capper; and a brother, Joe Wilson.
Memorials are suggested to the Oldorf Hospice House of Mercy.
Please sign the online guest book and share a memory about Don at www.stewartbaxter.com.
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