Donald Lester Lincoln

Donald Lester Lincoln, 86, passed away after a massive stroke on October 3, 2015. Private family services will be held at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway in West Des Moines, Iowa.

Donald was born on October 15, 1928 in Des Moines, IA to Irene (Helm) and Alfred Lincoln. As a young man, he headed to Las Vegas where he played drums with greats such as Nate King Cole, Jimmy Durante, Sofie Tucker, Sid Caesar, and for Folies Bergere at the Tropicana Hotel. After the death of his brother-in-law, he returned to Iowa to help his sister raise her children. Donald played in various bands around Des Moines but his main interest and hobby became golf. He was interviewed by a local news station for regularly being the first golfer of the season, and for his hole in one.

He will be greatly missed by his nephews, Larry (Nancy) Tarr and Dale Tarr; his niece, Nancy Tarr Ruby; and numerous great-nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Tarr; and brothers, Richard and Robert Tarr.

Condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.

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