"Where do I start with this guy? I met him in 1944 and we went through grade school together. We had one teacher we were scared to death of, Ms. Gathman. We met her when we were in 4th grade and she would smile and say, "I can't wait to get you two in my class." When it happened we found out she asked for us. The first thing she said the first day of school was..."If any of you boys think you can whip me, we'll meet in that back room and when we're done no one will know about it." I don't know what happened but we became 'teacher's pets'. That year Don's mother died and it was right at the end of the school year. Don was going to quit before he graduated. I couldn't talk him out of it so Ms. Gathman did. All Don had to do was take one test to graduate. Ms. Gathman had him sit at one desk and Jane Underwood sit at a desk beside him and I sat on the other side next to him. jane had the answers to the test. If don didn't know the answer, Jane gave it to him. He graduated and we went on to TJ high school for a short time. Then there's the time he and I went out and caught a bunch of snakes and put them in his basement. His mom was scared of snakes so every time she was going to spank him...he'd run down in the basement. Too many memories and not enough time. "
In loving memory of
Marvon E. Donahoo
April 10, 1934 - September 12, 2021
Marvon Eugene Donahoo, age 87 of Prairie City, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Hospice of Pella, Comfort House. Private family graveside services will be held at a later date at Memorial Park Cemetery in Council Bluffs, Iowa. Condolences may be left for the family at www.coburnfuneralhomes.com
The son of James Arthur and Myrtle (Harper) Donahoo, Marvon was born on April 10, 1934 in Council Bluffs. He served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Marvon touched many lives with his music and was a proud teacher of many students. He was a devoted father and friend. Those left to honor his memory include his sons, Jim (Debbie) Donahoo and Jeff Donahoo; a daughter, Donna (Jeff) Musick and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; his loving wife, Mary Jane; two sons, Mark and Donnie; a daughter, Cindy and a daughter-in-law, Patty.
Tributes
"Where do I start with this guy? I met him in 1944 and we went through grade school together. We had one teacher we were scared to death of, Ms. Gathman. We met her when we were in 4th grade and she would smile and say, "I can't wait to get you two in my class." When it happened we found out she asked for us. The first thing she said the first day of school was..."If any of you boys think you can whip me, we'll meet in that back room and when we're done no one will know about it." I don't know what happened but we became 'teacher's pets'. That year Don's mother died and it was right at the end of the school year. Don was going to quit before he graduated. I couldn't talk him out of it so Ms. Gathman did. All Don had to do was take one test to graduate. Ms. Gathman had him sit at one desk and Jane Underwood sit at a desk beside him and I sat on the other side next to him. jane had the answers to the test. If don didn't know the answer, Jane gave it to him. He graduated and we went on to TJ high school for a short time. Then there's the time he and I went out and caught a bunch of snakes and put them in his basement. His mom was scared of snakes so every time she was going to spank him...he'd run down in the basement. Too many memories and not enough time. "
"He didn?t tell me how to live; he lived, and let me watch him do it. What an amazing life Don led. I will never forget the way he smiled and the stories he told. He was a positive influence on us all. Such a strong man will never truly be gone, for he has left such a loving presence in our hearts. Our deepest condolences to you and your family. Don was truly an incredible person, and his loss is felt deeply. Jim & Charlotte Dixon"
"Much love to our Donahoo "framily" from the Thomas family and kids at Gannon and Ensleys daycare. "