Donald Emerson

Donald Arthur Emerson

February 4, 1920 ~ August 22, 2018

Donald Arthur Emerson, 98, died peacefully on August 22, 2018 at his Omaha home with his daughter by his side.

Born February 4, 1920 in Lenox, IA, Don was one of three children of Cyril LeRoy and Daisy Marie Duncan Emerson.

Don served honorably in the United States Army during WWII from May of 1942 to October of 1945, just shortly after marrying his sweetheart, Doris Ruth Kimpson on September 30, 1945 in Corning, IA.

Don and Doris raised two children, Florence Kay and James Roy. Don was a Journeyman Electrician and worked in professional business signage, working for many years for Young Electric Sign Company.

Don was saddened at the loss of his dear Doris on March 28, 2001, following which he settled with his daughter in Nebraska.

Don is survived by children, Florence Kay (Rodney) Clinton, Omaha, NE; and James Roy Emerson, Yelm, WA; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris, parents, one grandson, Ted Crosbie, brother, Roy and sister, Elsie Best.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, August 27, 2018 at Lindquist’s Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., Ogden, where military honors will be accorded. Services entrusted to Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary.