In Memory of Donald G. Norris
A Funeral Service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 18, 2014 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Gove, Iowa. The Reverend Mr. Mike Stover will officiate. Burial will follow at the Mount Calvary Cemetery of Cherokee, Iowa. Visitation will be held from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Christensen – Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa. The Christensen ~ Van Houten Funeral Home of Ida Grove, Iowa is in charge of the funeral arrangements. Condolences may be sent online to www.christensenvanhouten.com
Donald G. Norris, the son of Gaylen and Mary Jane Norris was born February 11, 1975 in Ida Grove, Iowa. His childhood years were spent living in Arthur, Iowa with his grandmother Frances Vaughan and his sister Kimberly. He attended Odebolt-Arthur schools and later graduated from truck driving school in Sioux City, Iowa. He was employed as a truck driver for several months in Sioux City last fall until he became very ill with cancer.
Don was a talented musician, he loved to play guitar and sing, including karaoke. He played with several bands over the years.
Don is survived by a half-sister, Wendy Wallace of Washta, Iowa; Uncles and aunts, Ben (Shari) Vaughan of Norwalk, Iowa, Deb (Don) Rogge of Loveland, Colorado; Don is also survived by many friends including his best friend Amanda Kenkel.
He was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Kimberly Bendixen; grandmother, Frances Vaughan.
SERVICES
10:00 a.m., Saturday
October 18, 2014
Christensen ~ Van Houten
Funeral Home
Ida Grove, Iowa
OFFICIATING
Deacon,
Rev. Mr. Michael Stover
CASKET BEARERS
Jason Sanders
Steve Dublinske
Aric Mcginn
Jeremy Kenkel
Chris Schramm
Kasy Beckman
VISITATION
6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.,
Friday, October 17, 2014
Christensen ~ Van Houten
Funeral Home
Ida Grove, Iowa
MUSIC
Recorded Selections
INTERMENT
Mount Calvery Cemetery
Cherokee, Iowa
Condolences
I met done in 2003 and it was a very hard time in my life. Through Don's friendship and the many times listening to him practice guitar or play with his bands, it helped me tremendously the year that I lived with him. Don had a heart of gold, I wish life would have dealt him a better hand.
Our Father, who art in heaven,
hallowed be thy Name,
thy kingdom come,
thy will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Give us this day our daily bread.
And forgive us our tresspasses,
as we forgive those
who trespass against us.
And lead us not into temptation,
but deliver us from evil.
For thine is the kingdom,
and the power, and the glory,
for ever and ever. Amen.”
Requiescat in pace, amice. Amen. ”