Obituary for Harrison Darnell "Don" Zanders Sr.

Harrison Darnell "Don" Zanders Sr.

December 11, 1954 - May 27, 2023

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Visitation

Tuesday, June 6, 2023

From 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM

Locke at Tower Park

4140 Kimball Ave.,
Waterloo, IA 50701

Graveside Service

June 8, 2023

Iowa Veterans Cemetery-Adel

34024 Veterans Memorial Dr.,
Adel, IA 50003

Funeral Service

June 7, 2023

Starting at 11:00 AM

Locke at Tower Park

4140 Kimball Ave.,
Waterloo, IA 50701

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Harrison Darnell "Don" Zanders Sr., 68, of Waterloo, IA, was called home to a resting place in the presence of God on Saturday, May 27, 2023. Don was born on December 11, 1954, in Leland, MS, the son of Willie Sr. and Janie Zanders.

Don attended Waterloo East High School where he was known for his many achievements in wrestling. He also worked in the foundry at John Deere where he retired after 32 years. Don was proud of his military service with the United States Marine Corps where he served from 1973-1975.

Don was a skilled mechanic who could fix anything. He took great pride in helping others. He would often repair vehicles, mow lawns, and remove snow for friends and neighbors. Don was charismatic and made friends everywhere he traveled. He loved telling jokes and making people laugh in social settings and while playing a competitive game of pool. In addition, Don was a member of the Swingers Gold Golf Club, and a founding member and former President of the Inner City Motorcycle Club. Don was a spiritual man, who was a minister in training with Ambassadors for Christ. Don loved all that he knew and lived his life by doing it his way.

It is well known that Don loved his children, grandchildren, and family. He is survived by his five children, Jeannie (Sheriffe) Pretlow, Perez (Luciana) Zanders Sr., Harrison "DJ" II (Trisha) Zanders, Ayesha Harris, and Chateela (Alveno) Johnson; 14 grandchildren; siblings Marguerite (Ralph) Samuels, Charles (Margaret) Zanders, Willie Jr. (Mary) Zanders, Dr. Faye Scott, David (Vicki) Zanders, Tewana (Maurice) Jones, Sharon (Mike) Ackiss, and Kelvin Sr. (Barbara) Zanders.

The family will receive friends at Locke at Tower Park, 4140 Kimball Avenue, Waterloo, on Tuesday, June 6, 2023, from 4-7 PM with "Happy Hour" - a time of reflection and sharing beginning at 6 PM. Homegoing services for Don will be Wednesday, June 7, 2023, at 11:00 AM at the funeral home. Interment will be at the Iowa Veterans Cemetery in Adel on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 11:00 AM. Memorials should be directed to the family. Online condolences may be expressed at www.LockeFuneralServices.com.

Condolences

May the peace of God surround you during this time of sorrow.

Andrai and Juanita McCurdy

May the Holy Spirit comfort and guide you during your time of grief.

Sam & Jennifer Cort, Jr.

U will be missed… I love you dad

Chaquita Moore

To my Zanders Family: May God bring you all comfort today and all the days going forward. May He meet you in your painful hours and comfort you. Lord please let every family member feel Your love and care and Your concern. Please sustain them by Your grace. In Jesus Name, Amen.🙏🏾 Rest Peacefully In Paradise Bro-n-law! No more suffering there for you have made it to see the King💙

Rachelle Zandwrs

Rachelle Zanders

My very deepest condolences to the Zander’s family may Harrison rest in power. ❤️❤️

David Vanarsdale

The LORD holds time within his hands, and sees it all from beginning to end. God saw that it was time for my dear friend, Don Zanders, to take his rest. He will be missed. His laughter, jokes, kindness, and just being himself will be a lasting memory. I am praying that God will carry the Zanders Family in their sadness and loss. Cover them with great wings of love and give their weary hearts rest. Sending my love.

Mrs. Denise (Sisk) Baring

Heaven is waiting my friend.May You Rest Peacefully in Heaven

Keelan Roberts

May the peace of God and the love of God rest, rule and abide with all who are affected by this great loss. Let the memories you’ve all shared with him be of comfort and provide fondness during this time of sorrow. love you cousin Don❤️🙏🏽May God bless the family. Love always, Qua

Qua Smith

To the Zanders family!! May God bring comfort and peace during this time. Sending love to u all. Don was a wonderful, funny and Love so many people. Rest well my friend

Jimmie and Minister Mary Hokins

My sincere condolences to the Zander family in the homegoing of Don. May God help you through this transition. Don was quite a character and will be missed greatly.

Rodney Green

May Gods Blessings be Consoling to the entire Zanders Family at this time 💐💝!

Virginia Smith

Rest in peace church family. A life well lived and so many accomplishments. It was a pleasure knowing you. You always made me laugh.

Tina Austin

My Deepest Condolences May God give you comfort and strengthen you and your time Sorry Don will be Greatly missed by all who knew and loved him . Forever My Friends❤️❤️❤️

Corine Jones ( Cricket)

Growing up as a part of the "Cottage Street gang" and living directly across the street from the Zanders' family, meant that there are many fond memories of Don. Don always made us laugh. He had a kind and gentle spirit. May your fondest memories of Don comfort and sustain you. We extend our deepest condolences. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers. Dee Coney Brown Chris Coney Hilson Clifford Coney

Delores Brown

Sending my deepest love, sympathy and prayers to the Zander’s family. We (the Moore’s) grew up with you all and had many good memories together. I remember working along side our families in that great big garden Newell Street. Picking beans, peas, greens, tomatoes and everything else…I hated it, but it was sho’ nough good eating! Don will be missed by all, but we know we’ll see him again on the other side. To the family, hold on to God’s unchanging hand and look to the hills from whence we get all of our help. Love you all. 🙏🏾❤️

Rosemary Wells

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