Donald T. Bunning | ||
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| Donald T. Bunning, 69, of rural Ames, Iowa passed away at the Israel Family Hospice House in Ames, Iowa on Thursday afternoon, May 29, 2008.
He was born on August 9, 1938 in Woodbury County, Iowa the son of Ralph and Elma (Bentley) Bunning. On November 14, 1958, he married Joyce Benbow of Ames. They were blessed with 3 sons; Chris, Duane and Danny. Don worked at the ISU Swine Farm and as a master carpenter at H&F Home Builders, Nelson Construction and Fareway Stores in Boone. He served in the Iowa National Guard at Boone. He enjoyed his Grandkids and working in his yard and on his antique Ford tractors. Don encouraged each child and grandchild to be their own individual and all were part of a wonderful family. His parents, brother Dean, son Chris and granddaughter Danielle preceded him in death. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Joyce of Ames; 2 sons Duane Bunning and wife Evelyn of Ames, Danny Bunning and wife Cyndi of Boone; daughter-in-law Twyla Wisecup and husband Jeff of Boone; a brother Delbert Bunning and wife Annette of Sneads Ferry, North Carolina; 8 grandchildren Ottis Bunning and fiancé Jenny of Iowa City, Jennifer Bunning and Luke Bunning both of Ames, Cody Bunning and Carli Bunning both of Boone, Carissa Williams and husband Ryan of Ames, Austin Bunning and fiancé Libby of Boone, Bryanna Wisecup of Boone; 2 great-grandchildren Landon Bunning Allie of Ames and Baylee Bunning Wisecup of Boone. Graveside services and interment will be held on Monday afternoon, June 2nd at 1:30 p.m. at the Bass Point Cemetery north of Boone with Rev. Walter Rehberg officiating. Friends may call at the Stark-Welin Chapel in Boone on Sunday afternoon from Noon until 4:00 p.m. with the family present to greet friends. | ||