WATERS, Donald K. 1927 - 2025

WATERS, WHALEY, MCCLURG

Posted By: Joey Stark
Date: 2/16/2025 at 13:29:23

"Southeast Iowa Union / Fairfield Ledger"
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Page 5, Column 1

DONALD K. WATERS
Fairfield

Donald K. WATERS, 97, a resident of Fairfield, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025 at the Good Samaritan Society in Ottumwa (note: in Wapello Co., IA).

According to Mr. WATERS' wishes, his body has been cremated and no services will be held. The family requests no memorials. Cards may be sent to 305 W. Van Buren Ave. Fairfield, IA 52556. Behner Funeral Home in Fairfield is assisting the family.

Don was born April 30, 1927 in Mt. Pleasant, the son of Mark and Mina (WHALEY) WATERS. He married Caryl McCLURG, April 9, 1950. She preceded him in death March 26, 2011.

Don was a farmer and spent most of his life on his farm in Birmingham. His great fondness of horses turned into a hobby where he raised and trained many horses for harness racing.

Don and his wife, Caryl, owned Howdy's Cafe in Fairfield for many years and also operated the Keosauqua Sale Barn Cafe.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Bob, Lew, and Lee; and his sister, Jean.

He is survived by his daughter, Melodie WATERS; and his son, Chris WATERS, both of Fairfield; and one brother, John WATERS of California.

Online condolences may be made to Don's family by viewing his obituary at www.behnerfh.com.

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Note: Wife Caryl is buried in Maple Hill Cemetery, Van Buren Co., IA, where she and Don have a joint monument.

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