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Donna Rees Obituary
68, of Peoria, Arizona, went to be with her heavenly Father, April 19, 2011, after a lengthy illness. She was born, August 19, 1942, in Ravenna Ohio. She moved with her family at two years of age to Arizona. Donna graduated from Carl Hayden High School and worked in sales at Woolworths in Phoenix, Arizona. She was a homemaker for many years while raising her children. She became a certified Homecare Home Health Aide and completed Medical Assistant training. Donna worked at Catholic Social Services and Yavapai County Health Department in Prescott, Arizona. She worked at CIGNA Healthcare and St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, Arizona. She volunteered as a Girl Scout and Brownie leader, Sunday school teacher and with church services. Donna was a member of Cornerstone Christian Center. She was outgoing and loved people; she never knew a stranger. Donna was a sensitive, gentle, kind woman with a heart of gold who would help anyone in need. She was known for always giving hugs and was called "Mom" by nearly everyone. She was passionate about animals and was a great fan of Out of Africa Wildlife Park and Animal Planet television shows. Donna leaves behind her beloved dog, Rusty, and bird, Baby. She touched the hearts and lives of everyone she met and she exemplified the love of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents; John Kenneth Fritz and Dorothy Ann Cox, and her brothers; Kenneth Fritz and Robert Fritz. Donna is survived by her loving husband; William Rees, her daughters; Jacque Reiff and Kathleen Carpenter and her son; Frank Wilson and ten grandchildren. Donna was the sixth of eight children. She is survived by her brothers; James Fritz and William Fritz and her sisters; Nancy Wagner, Delores Morefield, and Carole Felton. The family of Donna Rees invites you to the visitation and memorial service to celebrate the life of a wonderful wife, mother and friend at Best Funeral Services West Valley Chapel, 9380 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria, Arizona, on Saturday, April 23, 2011. The viewing will begin at 1:00 pm and the funeral will be at 3:00 pm. A reception will be held at Amethyst Arbor, 9257 W. Union Hills Dr., Peoria, AZ, following the service. Interment will be April 25, 2011, at 10:00 am, at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona, 23029 North Cave Creek Road, Phoenix, AZ 85024. Memories and condolences may be left at the Guest Book at www.obits.azcentral.com
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Donna loved all of God's creatures
Jacque Reiff
April 26, 2011
Donna loved her dog, "Rusty," and bird, "Baby," so much. They were rarely ever separated. She also kept an eye on the rabbits and birds in the court yard. All animals loved her because she had such a kind, gentle, loving spirit.
I love you Mom
Jacque Reiff
April 26, 2011
I miss my mom so much. She always told me how much she loved me. She ended every phone call with "I love you."
Barbara Hover
April 23, 2011
If Donna's daughter, Kathleen, is any indication of the kind of woman she was - she must have been absolutely a wonderful joy. Lots of love and prayers go out to the family. We know the Father has welcomed her. We pray the Father will comfort the family.
Steve Wagner
April 22, 2011
It seems like I have known Donna forever because she is the sister of my wife, Nancy. My my, it must be over 50 years now that I have known her. Both Nancy and I will really miss her because she was really a good sister and actually a real "Mom' to us all. One of the very memorable things about her was that she showed me that it was OK to be a little close and "huggie" within the family because for me, that wasn't the tradition within my own parents and family. I also will miss the great verbal "sparing" that we used to have on a give-and-take basis about religion and politics. It was, of course, never degrading or negative, just several people having some amount of levity.
Nancy is already missing Donna's regular calls, where they could, as sisters do, commiserate on family, the world and even God.
Donna is and will be truly be missed by this part of the family and our condolences are given to all.
Steve and Nancy Wagner
April 22, 2011
Donna and I were friends for about 25-30 years, and she is the one that lead me to Christ. We lost touch the last several years, but she was on my mind a lot. My deepest sympathies to Bill, Jacque, Cathy and Frank, and to all her precious grandchildren.
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