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Donna Claunch Obituary
Donna Jean Claunch, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 in San Antonio, TX. She was born August 13, 1944 in Omaha, Nebraska to Arnold H. and Mary Ann Kern Gilbertson. She was a wonderful loving wife to Dee for 36 years. She was a precious sister and dear friend who put others feelings before her own. She loved flowers and made a wonderful home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arnold and Mary Gilbertson. Donna is survived by her husband, Dee Claunch; daughter, Deborah Peterson and 2 grandsons Kyle and Ryan Peterson; sisters, Debbie Humphries and husband Lynn, Dianne Wilson and husband Dale, and brother, Jerry Gilbertson; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Draughn and husband Bill, and Kay Rodabough and husband Bill; 9 nephews; 2 nieces. She is also survived by her two loving dogs, Deme and Alex. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 pm Sunday, June 12, 2011, at Restland Memorial Chapel in Dallas.
MEMORIAL SERVICES
SUNDAY, JUNE 12, 2011
3:00 PM
RESTLAND
MEMORIAL CHAPEL
DALLAS, TEXAS
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in the name of Donna Claunch to the American Heart Association, 8415 Wurzbach Rd, San Antonio, Texas 78229 or the American Cancer Society at 8115 Datapoint Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78229.
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Memories and Condolences
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6 Entries
June 19, 2011
Dee;
So sorry to hear about Donna. She was a very sweet and nice person.
Wishing you and your family all the strength to get through this diifcult time. God Bless you all.
Kathy & Don Aromando (Spring Branch Tx)
American Heart Association
June 14, 2011
May your memories of the wonderful times you shared with your loved one comfort you and your family, today and always.
Tim Skiles
June 12, 2011
I am very sorry to hear about your wife. I wanted to let you know I am thinking of you and your family.God bless you.
Curtis & Summer Fairris
June 12, 2011
Dee we are thinking about you. We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Donna dearly
JOE BENNETT
June 12, 2011
As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.
CHARLES WOODS
June 12, 2011
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
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