Donald Lester Newell Obituary
The memory of Donald Lester Newell (Ames, Iowa), who passed away on December 23, 2025 at the age of 88, will forever remain in the hearts of those touched by this precious presence in their lives. Family and friends are welcome to send flowers or leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
Though Donald has departed this earthly realm, his legacy endures — a legacy of love that will continue to illuminate the lives of family and friends in the darkest of hours. May his spirit soar on wings of eternal peace, forever cherished in the tender embrace of memory.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Lester Newell and Marie Lauridsen Newell; his children, Carolyn and Joel; and his son-in-law Ken Lushbaugh.
He is survived by: his wife LaVone Newell; his children, Mark Newell and Roxanne Lushbaugh; his granddaughter Monique Brotherton (Jeb); and his great grandchildren, Lane, Dacie, Sally and Lindley.
