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Donald Lawrence Vest Sr.

July 29, 1931 — March 20, 2021

Donald Lawrence Vest, Sr., of Independence, MO passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, March 20th, 2021. He was 89 years old.

Don was born July 29th, 1931 in Boone, IA. He attended and graduated from Sacred Heart School before enlisting to serve in the United States Navy during the Korean War. In his lifetime, Don owned and operated two restaurants, one in Tama, IA and the other, Spadra Marina, in Clarksville, AR. He retired as Yard Master in 1987, after 30 years with the Chicago Northwestern Railroad. Don was also a Golden Gloves Boxing Champion.

He enjoyed being a long-time member of the VFW and Kiwanis, as well as, spending his time dancing, watching sports, woodworking, gardening and playing scratch-offs. He was also known for his love of all animals, especially his beloved dog, Joe-Joe.

Don is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Colleen Riddle-Vest; mother, Margaret Vest; brothers, Bob, Aaron and Jack; sons, Donny, Jimmy and David; and two grandchildren.

He is survived by his children, Chris (Mike) Kriegal, Tom (Janet) Vest, Jolene (Ed) Haughey, Tim Vest, all of Tama, IA, Kevin Vest of N. Liberty, MO, Michael (Chris) Vest of Grinnell, IA, and daughter-in-law, Dawn Vest; step-children, Tim (Wendy) Riddle of Independence, MO, Michael (Shelley) Riddle of Lincoln, NE, Teri (Troy) Bradbury of Blue Springs, MO, and Mark Riddle of Des Moines, IA; his sister, Ethel Anne Morgan of Boone, IA; as well as many, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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