Donald Eliot Irons

Donald Eliot Irons

August 7, 1987 – June 29, 2019

Donald Eliot Irons, 31, of Omaha passed away unexpectedly on June 29, 2019.  He was born to Deborah Irons of Hurley, WI and Eliot Irons of Omaha, NE on August 7, 1987 in Landstuhl, Germany.  Donald attended elementary and middle school in Marshfield, WI, graduated from Marshfield High School, Marshfield, WI, and attended Madison Area Technical College, Madison, WI and Metropolitan Community College in Omaha, NE.

Donald was an exceptionally devoted son and extremely caring brother. He had a deep and abiding love for his parents, siblings, grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. His brothers and sisters were not only siblings, they were the best of friends. Donald was and is deeply loved, cared about and absolutely treasured by his family.

Donald was very noble, patient and kind to all. He cared greatly for his friends, both new and lifelong, and they for him. He shared nothing but love, care and respect for all.

He served as the current Store Leader/Manager at Game Stop in Omaha, NE and was formerly the Assistant Store Leader/Manager and Associate.  He was a subject matter expert who loved his work and cared greatly for his Game Stop Team and customers.

Donald was an engaging and educated conversationalist, he could speak on a multitude of subjects with great enthusiasm.  He also had an exceptional ability to take the very complex and make it understandable; he was a ready and able teacher.

He had an incredible thirst for knowledge, a keen intellect and was extremely well-read; he especially loved history and specifically, military history. Donald was passionate about the Aston Villa Football Club (soccer), the Dallas Cowboys, and the Huskers.

Donald is survived by his parents, Deborah Irons and Eliot Irons; stepmom, Kris Irons; brothers, Cal Irons and Ted Irons; and sisters, Danielle Irons, Sarah Irons, and Dayanna Irons.  He is also survived by his maternal grandmother, Diane Leppala, of Gile, WI, many loving aunts and uncles, cousins and a host of friends.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held for Donald at 2:00 pm on Sunday, July 7th at Heafey Hoffman Dworak Cutler, West Center Chapel.  Family suggets casual dress for the service, or dress as you see fit.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family.

 

11 Comments

  • Lynnettescheller Posted July 3, 2019 7:05 am

    Donald was a smartand fun kids he grew up with my daughter and as little kids he taught them how to play Dinosaurs. The road bikes and played at the park. He was so sweet. We will miss him but god will take good care of him

  • Mary Friedrichs Posted July 3, 2019 7:23 am

    So sorry for your loss.Don was a wonderful person.He was always smiling.thiughts and prayers go out to all of you

  • Diane Leppala Posted July 3, 2019 8:54 am

    To all of your family and friends whishes of understanding and prayers are with you on this unbelievable experience we are going through. Don is going to be missed by all. Don was a very great young man who would help anyone. RIP Don, love Grandma!

  • Corey Morr Posted July 3, 2019 10:07 am

    Don was a good man. This came as a shock to everyone. I’m one of his coworkers, a fellow Store Leader and I only knew Don through work. He was passionate and driven. He encouraged friendly competition and always cared about how others felt. He is and was a great man. All of us in his Gamestop family miss him and are here for all of you.

  • Jon Perkins Posted July 3, 2019 10:56 am

    Don was an amazing person. I was a fellow Gamestop employee and even though we didn’t work at the same store, I did see him a lot and he helped me with my training. He had a great sense of humor and was always there if you needed help. Miss you Don.

  • Karen Lawrence Posted July 3, 2019 1:18 pm

    My son worked for Don at GameStop. Don was truly a kind & caring person. He was a good supervisor and a good friend to my son. He has made a lasting impression on my family. He will be missed. My thoughts go out to his family.

  • Alexandria Hollander Posted July 3, 2019 5:10 pm

    I am so very sorry to hear about Don’s passing. He was a wonderful person to work with and I will miss our chats. I treasured the friendship he showed me and will miss him. Please know y’all are in my prayers and thoughts.

    • Jeff Huttenstine Posted July 4, 2019 10:07 am

      I will miss bringing Iris and Bella up to the store to see him. Not only did Don have a passion for people he loved animals too. I consider my self blessed to have been influenced by such a genuine compassionate person and consider myself fortunate to have been a part of Don’s journey.

  • Jeff Huttenstine Posted July 4, 2019 10:04 am

    I will miss bringing Iris and Bella up to the store to see him. Not only did Don have a passion for people he loved animals too. I consider my self blessed to have been influenced by such a genuine compassionate person and consider myself fortunate to have been a part of Don’s journey.

  • Robert Dyas Posted July 4, 2019 1:37 pm

    Don was an amazing person to work with. He believed in me and helped me everyday. I’m going to miss him

  • Eddie Rodriguez Posted July 4, 2019 5:32 pm

    When someone who is so well liked and respected are no longer here due to an untimely passing, the song by the Eagles comes to mind….”there’s a hole in the world tonight, don’t let there be a hole in the world tomorrow”. Don will be missed, but his presence will never be forgotten. Rest In Peace my young brother!

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