DeForrest "Dee" R. Noyes

DeForrest R. “Dee” Noyes II       

Dee Noyes, 79, of Sioux City, passed away February 26, 2022, surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with pulmonary fibrosis. 

Services will be held at Meyer Brothers Morningside Chapel Saturday, March 12, at 12:00 p.m.  Visitation will be Friday, March 11, from 5-7 p.m. with family present. An Eastern Star service will be conducted at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Graceland Park Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.meyerbroschapels.com

Dee was born November 6, 1942 in Sioux City to Mabel (Davis) Noyes and DeForrest Noyes I.  He grew up in Sioux City and attended local schools before graduating from Central High School.  He was united in marriage to Judith (Judy)  Marolf on September 18, 1965 at Offutt Air Force Base Chapel.

 He attended Refrigeration and Air Conditioning School in Omaha before serving as a machinist mate in the US Navy aboard the aircraft carrier, USS Randolph.  Upon discharge from the Navy Dee performed various jobs in the heating and air conditioning industry, before a long-term position as manager of Linweld, a specialty gas and welding supply wholesaler, where he retired after 20 plus years.

Dee was a 50-year member of Morningside Lodge 615, Sioux City Scottish Rite, and a Past Patron and 50-year member of Loess Hills #502 Order of the Eastern Star.  He was a member of Peace Reformed Church.  Dee enjoyed a lifetime of hunting and fishing that was instilled in him when he was a child by his Uncle George and Cousin Henry.  His greatest relaxation and happiness was a cabin in Minnesota.

Dee is survived by his wife Judy of 56 years, sons Joseph of Aurora, Nebraska and Darin (Amy) of Hawarden, Iowa. 8 cherished grandchildren Yvonne, Nickolas, Emilee, Christian, Jace, Ava, Journey and Justice. 7 great grandchildren, a sister & brother-in-law Deanna and Miles Klosterman of Sioux City, sister-in-law & brother-in-law Jan and Gene West of Greensburg, Kansas, cousins, nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents Mabel and DeForrest Noyes.  The family has requested that memorials be directed to Peace Reformed Church.