Donald C. Foreman, 81 of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Afton, Iowa, died Sunday Aug. 13, 2017, at his home in Nixa, MO.
Donald, son of Dale and Orpha (Younkin)Foreman, was born Aug. 30, 1935 in Osceola, Iowa. Donald grew up in Macksburg and graduated from Macksburg High School in 1954. After graduating high school, Donald joined the Iowa National Guard, until transferring into the United States Marine Corps where he served for more than two years. He was medically discharged in 1956 after a car accident in Twentynine Palms, California. After returning home from military service, Donald worked as a barber, law enforcement for the town of Afton, Union County Sheriff Department as deputy sheriff and warehouse security. He was also a distributor for sporting goods equipment during his years as a barber, as well as doing part-time laboring jobs working as a farm hand and fence builder.
He was married to Shirley Ann Inman for 23 years. They had five children, Dale(Curt) in 1958, Greg in 1959, Tammy in 1961 Becky in 1964 (deceased at birth) and Donnel in 1966. Donald was married to Betty Ann Kiley for 31 years.
Donald was a member of the Masons, Marine Corps League, Marine Corps Leagues Tots for Tots programs and Disabled American Veterans.
Donald is survived by his Wife, Betty, Nixa, Missouri, Children Dale and wife Sue of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Greg, Elkville, Illinois, Tammy and her husband Daniel of Harleyville, South Carolina and Donnel and her husband John of Dover, New Hampshire; 13 grandchildren and their spouses and 16 great-grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley, their daughter Becky Ann, Parents Dale and Orpha Foreman, brothers Dale and Gailen, and grandson Billy.
After a diagnosis of Alzheimers in 2016 Donald chose to leave his remains to research in helping to find cures for human deseases. A memorial celebration will be held at a future date to celebrate his life. Memorial contributions may be made to any cancer organization or the Alzheimer's Association.
Donald, son of Dale and Orpha (Younkin)Foreman, was born Aug. 30, 1935 in Osceola, Iowa. Donald grew up in Macksburg and graduated from Macksburg High School in 1954. After graduating high school, Donald joined the Iowa National Guard, until transferring into the United States Marine Corps where he served for more than two years. He was medically discharged in 1956 after a car accident in Twentynine Palms, California. After returning home from military service, Donald worked as a barber, law enforcement for the town of Afton, Union County Sheriff Department as deputy sheriff and warehouse security. He was also a distributor for sporting goods equipment during his years as a barber, as well as doing part-time laboring jobs working as a farm hand and fence builder.
He was married to Shirley Ann Inman for 23 years. They had five children, Dale(Curt) in 1958, Greg in 1959, Tammy in 1961 Becky in 1964 (deceased at birth) and Donnel in 1966. Donald was married to Betty Ann Kiley for 31 years.
Donald was a member of the Masons, Marine Corps League, Marine Corps Leagues Tots for Tots programs and Disabled American Veterans.
Donald is survived by his Wife, Betty, Nixa, Missouri, Children Dale and wife Sue of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Greg, Elkville, Illinois, Tammy and her husband Daniel of Harleyville, South Carolina and Donnel and her husband John of Dover, New Hampshire; 13 grandchildren and their spouses and 16 great-grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley, their daughter Becky Ann, Parents Dale and Orpha Foreman, brothers Dale and Gailen, and grandson Billy.
After a diagnosis of Alzheimers in 2016 Donald chose to leave his remains to research in helping to find cures for human deseases. A memorial celebration will be held at a future date to celebrate his life. Memorial contributions may be made to any cancer organization or the Alzheimer's Association.
Donald C. Foreman, 81 of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Afton, Iowa, died Sunday Aug. 13, 2017, at his home in Nixa, MO.
Donald, son of Dale and Orpha (Younkin)Foreman, was born Aug. 30, 1935 in Osceola, Iowa. Donald grew up in Macksburg and graduated from Macksburg High School in 1954. After graduating high school, Donald joined the Iowa National Guard, until transferring into the United States Marine Corps where he served for more than two years. He was medically discharged in 1956 after a car accident in Twentynine Palms, California. After returning home from military service, Donald worked as a barber, law enforcement for the town of Afton, Union County Sheriff Department as deputy sheriff and warehouse security. He was also a distributor for sporting goods equipment during his years as a barber, as well as doing part-time laboring jobs working as a farm hand and fence builder.
He was married to Shirley Ann Inman for 23 years. They had five children, Dale(Curt) in 1958, Greg in 1959, Tammy in 1961 Becky in 1964 (deceased at birth) and Donnel in 1966. Donald was married to Betty Ann Kiley for 31 years.
Donald was a member of the Masons, Marine Corps League, Marine Corps Leagues Tots for Tots programs and Disabled American Veterans.
Donald is survived by his Wife, Betty, Nixa, Missouri, Children Dale and wife Sue of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Greg, Elkville, Illinois, Tammy and her husband Daniel of Harleyville, South Carolina and Donnel and her husband John of Dover, New Hampshire; 13 grandchildren and their spouses and 16 great-grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley, their daughter Becky Ann, Parents Dale and Orpha Foreman, brothers Dale and Gailen, and grandson Billy.
After a diagnosis of Alzheimers in 2016 Donald chose to leave his remains to research in helping to find cures for human deseases. A memorial celebration will be held at a future date to celebrate his life. Memorial contributions may be made to any cancer organization or the Alzheimer's Association.
Donald, son of Dale and Orpha (Younkin)Foreman, was born Aug. 30, 1935 in Osceola, Iowa. Donald grew up in Macksburg and graduated from Macksburg High School in 1954. After graduating high school, Donald joined the Iowa National Guard, until transferring into the United States Marine Corps where he served for more than two years. He was medically discharged in 1956 after a car accident in Twentynine Palms, California. After returning home from military service, Donald worked as a barber, law enforcement for the town of Afton, Union County Sheriff Department as deputy sheriff and warehouse security. He was also a distributor for sporting goods equipment during his years as a barber, as well as doing part-time laboring jobs working as a farm hand and fence builder.
He was married to Shirley Ann Inman for 23 years. They had five children, Dale(Curt) in 1958, Greg in 1959, Tammy in 1961 Becky in 1964 (deceased at birth) and Donnel in 1966. Donald was married to Betty Ann Kiley for 31 years.
Donald was a member of the Masons, Marine Corps League, Marine Corps Leagues Tots for Tots programs and Disabled American Veterans.
Donald is survived by his Wife, Betty, Nixa, Missouri, Children Dale and wife Sue of Elizabeth City, North Carolina, Greg, Elkville, Illinois, Tammy and her husband Daniel of Harleyville, South Carolina and Donnel and her husband John of Dover, New Hampshire; 13 grandchildren and their spouses and 16 great-grandchildren.
Donald was preceded in death by his first wife, Shirley, their daughter Becky Ann, Parents Dale and Orpha Foreman, brothers Dale and Gailen, and grandson Billy.
After a diagnosis of Alzheimers in 2016 Donald chose to leave his remains to research in helping to find cures for human deseases. A memorial celebration will be held at a future date to celebrate his life. Memorial contributions may be made to any cancer organization or the Alzheimer's Association.
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