Donald "Don" Macy

Their love was so strong, that after 58 years of marriage, they could not stand to be apart for long. Donald "Don" Macy, 85, passed away Saturday morning, March 19, 2022 at Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames. His beloved wife, Joyce Macy, 82, passed away Monday evening, March 21, 2022 also at Mary Greeley. They were both longtime residents of Bangor.
A combined public visitation for Don and Joyce will take place on Thursday, March 31 from 5:00 to 7:00 P.M. at the Mitchell Family Funeral Home in Marshalltown. All attendees are encouraged to dress casually. A family-led graveside service will be held on May 21 at Bangor Friends Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be directed to the family for later designation. For questions or to leave a condolence, please visit www.mitchellfh.com or call 641-844-1234.
Donald James Macy was born November 2, 1936 to James W. and Marian (Kinzer) Macy in Liscomb, IA. Don was raised in the Liscomb area and graduated from Liscomb High School in 1954. After high school, Don served in the United States Army in intelligence. While in the Army, he served in Germany and was honorably discharged.
Joyce Ann Hoing was born March 16, 1940 to Francis "Bussy" and Ruth (Brewer) Hoing in Marshalltown, IA. She grew up in the Albion area and graduated from Albion High School in 1958. Following high school, she moved to California to be a nanny for several years before her return to the Midwest.
Don and Joyce met and fell in love in 1963. They were united in marriage on November 8, 1963 in Marshalltown. Don farmed in the Bangor area until he retired in the late 1990s. He had his own trucking business and traveled throughout the United States. Joyce worked for 38 years at the Marshalltown Hospital as lead unit secretary until her retirement in 2002.
Don enjoyed camping and cooking. He was an instant friend and was loved by all who met him. Joyce enjoyed coloring, visiting with friends and shopping. She was a member of the Red Hat Society and enjoyed sneaking sweet treats with the grandkids. Together, they traveled frequently to Waterville, MN, where they enjoyed fishing and wintering in Texas. They were members of the Bangor Liberty Friends Church. They never met a stranger or a child they didn't "adopt" as a grandchild. More than anything else, they loved spending time with their family and adored their grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Don and Joyce are survived by their children: Robin (Keith) Wendt of Ankeny, William (Jo) Macy of Conrad and Beth (Stuart) Fuhs of Bangor; their grandchildren: Jessica (Justin) Leinen, Meagan McComb, Brandon (Lia) Wendt, Emma (Andy) Michels, Clarke Macy and Olivia Macy; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Don is also survived by his siblings: Margie Elliott of Conrad, Mary Delaney of Urbandale, Judy Glass of Minnetonka, MN, Kay Cahalan of State Center and George Macy of Urbandale. Joyce is also survived by her sister, Darlene (Don) Bolle of Albion and her sister-in-law, Donna Hoing of Marshalltown.
In eternal life, the two are reunited with each other and their grandson, Jonathan Macy. Don is also preceded in death by his parents: Marian Walton and James and Gen Macy; brothers-in-law: Robert "Bob" Delaney and Chuck Elliott and sister-in-law, Jeannie Macy. Joyce is also reunited with her parents, Bussy and Ruth and her two brothers: Gary Hoing and Al Hoing.