Donna Marie McMartin

Donna Marie McMartin 65, Bangor, CA. Donna passed away peacefully at her home in Bangor, CA on September 17, 2010 with her family by her side. Donna was born in Heber Springs, Arkansas to James (Hap) and Ida Odell Hilger. She graduated from Capuchino High School in San Bruno, CA in 1962. Donna is survived by her husband of 47 years, Edward, her mother Ida Odell Allen, and three sons: David and his wife Wendy, Brian, and Kevin; her grandchildren, Joshua, Erica, Kayla, Hannah, Jordan, Logan and Jenna; her brother, Eddie Hilger and his wife Vicki, and her best friend, Ann Rominger. Donna's loves and passions were her family, especially her 7 grandchildren, horses, the 49ers, playing card and board games, solving jigsaw puzzles and listening to Elvis Presley. Donna and her family moved to Bangor, CA in 1973 where they built their home and raised their children. What started out as a passion and hobby later turned into McMartin's Arabians where Donna and her son Kevin bred and trained and showed Arabian horses throughout Northern California. There will be a Memorial Service at Scheer Memorial Chapel in Oroville, CA on Friday, September 24, 2010 at 11:00 am. Scheer Memorial Chapel is located at: 2410 Foothill Boulevard, Oroville, CA 95966. Immediately following will be a Celebration of Life reception at the Bangor Hall located at 7500 Oro-Bangor Hwy. Friends and acquaintances are welcome to attend. Send Condolences at www.appealdemocrat.com