Memorial

Donald “Don” Grant Lacy, 77, of Cedar Rapids passed away June 30, 2021 at Mercy One in Waterloo.

Don was born June 9, 1944 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa the son of Floyd and Elva Lacy.  He attended school in Cedar Rapids graduating from Thomas Jefferson High School with the Class of 1962 and married his high school sweetheart, Carol Mathews in 1965.  After graduation he was employed at Rockwell Collins and then worked at Rockwell Goss for 13 years thinking that would be his career for life.  It was meant to be his calling to become a firefighter for the City of Cedar Rapids where he loved the career and serving the citizens of Cedar Rapids for 30 years before retiring.  After retiring he was actively involved with helping Cedar Rapids Fire Department history and assisted with their Honor Guard and was also one of the leaders in getting a fire museum established for Cedar Rapids at Station 1.  In his spare time he loved tinkering with projects to build or restore things with special friends and neighbors.  Most importantly he enjoyed the time he spent with his family and pets.

He is survived by his loving wife Carol, son Christopher (Kelly) Lacy, granddaughters Lauren and Kayley Lacy.  Brother Jim (Claire) Lacy of North Carolina and niece Deborah (Bill) Tipton, nephews Russell Lacy and Robert (Carla) Lacy all of California.  Sister in law Ellen Lacy of California and two special friends Denny (Rita) Best in Arizona.

Don was preceded in death by his parents.

There will be a time of visitation from 4 to 7 pm. Thursday, July 8 at Cedar Memorial Funeral Home and services will be held on Friday, July 9 at 11:00 am at the Chapel at Cedar Memorial with graveside services to follow.  

In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to either Cedar Rapids or Iowa City Firefighter’s Benevolent in care of Honor Guard.