Donald Dean South, 88, Kidder, MO., passed away on November 18, 2023, at the NorthCare Hospice House, at North Kansas City Hospital, NKC, MO.  Donald lived in Cameron previously before moving to Kidder over 30 years ago.

Donald was born on March 20, 1935, in Burrell Township, Iowa, to Raymond and Flossie (Toney) South.  He worked as a tree trimmer in Grand Junction, Colorado, and then owned and operated the Conoco Travel Shop in Cameron, MO., for many years.  He was also a Bowes Company supplies distributor and delivered the St. Joseph News Press and Cameron Shopper newspapers.  He and his wife, Norma, raised cattle on their farm in Kidder which they enjoyed very much and they were very happy on their farm in the country.  He also liked to mushroom and deer hunt and fish.

Donald married Norma Kelley on November 26, 1955, in Lamoni, IA.  She preceded him in death in 2021.

He was also preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Robin Bassett.

Survivors include his two sons-Floyd South, New Port News, VA; and David South, Grand Island, NE; 3 grandchildren-Ira Paul Savely, Jennifer Diane Hamby, and Levi South; and brother Harold Schoonover, Lamoni, IA.

Cremation entrusted to Bram Funeral Home, Hamilton, MO.

Memorial Graveside Service for Donald and Norma will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 10:30 a.m., at the Kidder Cemetery, Kidder, MO.