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Jacquelin Hancock
December 6, 2023
Hi Mommy, I miss you so much, I cannot believe it has been 13 years. I think of you all the time. How much you didn't get to see. Jake is married now, and you have a great grand baby! Her name is Dallas, and her mom is Caroline. You would love them . She looks like a mini Jake, and has the sweet temperament of Caroline. Luke is married now too, his high school sweetheart Makayla. She is so awesome, I so wish you had met them all. Sydney is all grown up and with an amazing man named Dylan. He adores her, and I know that was what you wanted more than anything. Mike and I are still together and very happy, beating all of the odds and breaking the cycle. I wish you were here, but I know heaven is better because you are there. I talk about you all the time, Sydney asks about you a lot. She remembers you, but now that she is all grown up I think she wishes she had a cool gramma around. I love you more than words can say... please hug Jesus for me. Love, Jackie
Rena Lipps (Bell)
December 6, 2019
Donna was a very caring, kind person that I enjoyed sharing with and hearing about her life. We had quite a bit of similarities in our lives and I was so sad when she passed. I lost my husband about 7 mos. after she passed so sadly I knew about the grief of losing your loved one. Praying for Donnas family that she still lives on in your hearts and that her legacy lives on.
Jackie Hancock
January 9, 2012
Love you so much mom, been so hard without you. The kids just keep getting bigger and bigger, they miss you so much. Went skiing this week, couldn't stop remembering when we were kids and you would come and watch us from the lodge and cheer! You always thought everything that we did was cool, (well, mostly), and I think that is what I miss most. You were mine and Lisa's biggest fan. Christmas was tough without you, but we got through it. I love you, hope heaven is nice.
love,
Jackie
lisa smith
December 7, 2011
Mommy, I can't believe its been a year...I hear u talking to me all the time, its amazing. But I wish u were here to hug me...I miss you so much....lifes not the same.
Linda Forness-DaRocha
December 6, 2011
It will be a year tomorrow since you left us. We all miss you terribly. Life is just not the same without you. I think of you all the time, and my heart is still broken. I love you, my dearest aunt.
October 2, 2011
Donna, I think of you often too... especially when I'm close to where we used to live... how great it was to sit and talk with you.. I am praying for your family... pray for mine too, ok? It was 2 mos. on 9/30 that my husband died.. what a sad year losing you and my husband too. But I know you are both saying to us, we'll be together soon. Enjoy your lives NOW while you can.. it goes in a flash before you know it. It's the love that remains! Love you my friend! xoxo Rena
lisa smith
October 1, 2011
well, here i sit again, in the middle of the night thinking of you...still...I miss your laugh...your hands and my friend...i talk to you all the time, i know you hear me, i hear your advise in my head, but its just isnt the same..everybody says i will miss you forever..boy that just seems like a long time..i wish i could....oh shoot, there are too many of them to list here... you know.. i love you, always, lisa
lisa smith
September 16, 2011
Just thinking bout u-people here at work said today-your mom would let that happen-we sure miss her! So many people think about u so often....
Rena Bell
August 23, 2011
Happy Birthday in Heaven, Donna! Miss you so much! Pray for us, ok? xoxo Rena
August 21, 2011
Happy Birthday! I remember going out together on your 71st! We had a lovely evening along the water in San Diego. I miss you terribly, but your humor follows me. I can hear your remarks in the back of my head as I deal with the "medical professionals." I believe that has helped to keep me sane this year. I just wish we could talk and laugh. Sooo many dark jokes we could be sharing. I carry you in my heart always.
August 17, 2011
wow, almost 75; i had big plans for this one-now, i just will bring u flowers... i can believe its been 8 mos. since ur gone-i don't cry every night anymore, just 4-6 times a week (big improvement i think) as you know hal, renas husband is there with you now, i'm sure u r also watching over her and helping her through...we just never know--i look at life soooo differently now, i always knew how prescious it was-but now i feel it more-its easier to get out of bed, and i'm more thankful that i still can/do.. i worry more bout something happening to me now though, cause u would not b here to make sure my babies would b ok...but i try not to stress to hard on that, cause i know that's something u worried about with us, and god made sure we were grown before he took u..so i hope and pray i get the same deal :) i will miss u every day until we see each other again, i just wish heaven wasn't so far away, cause id pack up the kids and go for the day (as the song says)..love u always lisa
Jackie Hancock
August 16, 2011
Oh jeez and I wasn't going to cry. Uncle Jack, I miss her terribly. I don't know who to call when I need someone just to tell me that it will all be okay. Mommy, you were the wisest person that I know, and I miss you more each day. Your grandbabies miss you so much, they laugh about you, but the pain is there. I love you Mom, you were the best, and I know that you are in heaven, and I too am a little jealous of God for having you when I don't. Jakey is sixteen now and driving, and I know how proud of him you must be. He is in love, and I see the love that you had for us all in your heart coming out in him. He is wonderful, and he was the first, so special. Please know how much we miss you, especially at birthday times. The parties seem somehow empty without you.
I love you.
Jackie
Donna and her brother Jack....
Jack Forness
August 14, 2011
i guess I never wrote here. I don't know why. I think there was just so much pain this year that actually expressing it all in words seemed beyond me.
I miss you. I miss your being. I miss knowing I could call you even when I didn't. I miss your being so clearly on my side in whatever issue I was facing and your convincing me that everyone else was wrong and I was right....even if I knew that was a push many times!
Did you know that there just is no one who laughs at all the right places like you did? I miss your wicked sense of humor and your take on it all. And I miss your unconditional love of me even when I was unlovable.
I know you are in His presence and I am so grateful for that. But I have a question: is it okay that I am so jealous of HIm?
I carry you in my heart,
I love you,
Jack the little brother
Rena Bell
July 28, 2011
Hi Donna, I miss you very much too! You really were a wonderful and caring friend and I know you were a loving mother and grandmother... I could tell because you made it very clear that your kids and grandkids came first... I pray that the memories and love from you will remain with them always! I know you will with me!
July 27, 2011
Hi mommy, I miss you so much every day, you should see maddy, she has lost some weight and loves being around the kids and going camping--life is sooooo different without your advice and daily love, but i feel you and hear you often (especially when Im yelling at "your babies"-i love you........
Linda Forness-DaRocha
March 9, 2011
I hope that you and Joe are having a grand time celebrating his 78th birthday today. I miss you both terribly.
Jackie Hancock
January 6, 2011
Well Mom, I really miss you so much. It was difficult to cry for a while, but I seem to be over that now. I know you are in heaven, you were so wonderful, how could you possibly be anywhere else? I think of you all the time, and I really wish that you could have stayed just a little longer with us. The kids really miss you, and even though you have left us so much, so much seems to be missing without you.
Many people have been so nice, you would have been so happy to know how many people really loved you.
I will miss you until I see you again, and I will wait until then! I love you.
Lisa Smith
December 25, 2010
Merry Christmas Mommy-I miss you so much-Christmas Eve just wasn't the same without you here--the kids all loved the gifts you got them, but I miss the joy I used to see on your face when they opened them...I miss calling you and saying goodnight-I miss my friend..You were my strength when I was weak-I love you..
Rena Bell
December 21, 2010
My first Christmas in Heaven poem (have a very blessed Christmas with Jesus, Donna!!) xoxo Rena
Jane Olman
December 20, 2010
I will have to have a contest with my cousin Linda (who wrote elsewhere here) to be Aunt Donna's Biggest Fan. I'm sure it will be a close race.
She played a huge part in my childhood memories, and I loved her so so much, especially the low snorty laughter and the comments out of the side of her mouth which made me feel like her biggest confidante. I loved her for how she and my father loved each other, and how she brought us our cousins from New York to share in our lives. As children we loved how she used to tell her dog, Margaret, to "drop", which we thought must be how you talked to dogs in New York. At Christmas she would give her girls their gifts (and a small one for us) and then we would all wait until she pulled some fabulous thing out from its hiding place to the loud squeals of Jackie or Lisa, like the rainbow comforter that she squirreled away one year for Jackie. She played the piano well and I have pictures of us crowded around her, singing along to her playing.
She loved my children and they her; small children were really drawn to her.
I just loved her, as we all did, but I continue to cherish my memories and all the laughter.
Rena Bell
December 19, 2010
I was honored to go to Donna's memorial yesterday at her brother's church. She had talked a lot about Jack but I had never seen him and it was so great to see him smile because it looked just like when Donna smiled. It was so wonderful to meet the faces behind the names she shared and you're all so wonderful -- I can see why she was so proud of all of you! It was a beautiful memorial to a beautiful friend and person. I'll never forget Donna and our friendship. I pray you all cherish in the legacy she left you. Blessings to you all! Rena Bell (friend from Starlight Sr. Mobile Home park, now living in Campo, CA)
Lisa Christy
December 17, 2010
I loved Aunt Donna's sense of humor and her straight as an arrow communication style. There was never any guessing about her opinion of something. So strong. And so kind. She had a heart of gold. She loved each of us in a special way. And most especially her brother, daughters & grandchildren. I pray I can be half the grandma to my future grandkids that she was to her 5 precious grandbabies. We are all better people because of her presence in our lives. We will miss you like crazy, Aunt Donna! But so glad that you're enjoying the comforts of Heaven and our Savior!!
Rose Lawrence
December 15, 2010
I just remember Donna being so funny and super sweet! xoxo I'm so sorry for the loss.
Beverly Hamilton
December 15, 2010
I am so sorry to hear about the passing of your sister You and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers
Linda Forness-DaRocha
December 15, 2010
I loved my aunt very much. Aunt Donna was one of the few people on earth who loved me unconditionally, and I knew it. I am 54 years old, and I don't remember her criticizing me even once. Donna knew that there were plenty of others who could fill that role. Outside of her children and grandchildren, I was her biggest fan, and she knew that too. Donna was profane and profound. I will miss her dearly, but she has always been in my heart, and I will continue to keep her there. I can hear her laughter now....
Andree Adler
December 14, 2010
We were very shocked to hear of Donna's passing. She was a very nice person. Our sympathy goes out to the family and the grandchildren. Donna will be missed.
Rena Bell
December 12, 2010
I have only known Donna (and her cute dog Mattie) for the last 5 years. I met her walking my dog Lucky around the Senior Park where we both lived in El Cajon, CA. We struck up a conversation and I liked her from the very beginning. She was truly a wonderful friend and we had so many funny and interesting talks sharing with each other our lives, family and friend (and especially her beloved family) is something I will always remember. I loved her straight talk and her extremely loving heart. I felt I could tell her anything and she would always be supportive of me. I surely wasn't ready for her to go either... but I am so grateful for the times we shared. I think God blessed her with the least amount of suffering because she was such a wonderful person and a very strong woman. I admired her greatly -- I didn't know her when she was a nurse but I sure tried to get her opinions on different health issues in my family. I could tell she was a great nurse! I am praying for her dear family and friends that the love in your hearts and the memories you have will comfort you and sustain you in your grief. I know that she would not want you to suffer in any way... and for sure she is in the presence of God and will be all of our angel in heaven. Thank you Donna for your friendship and your companionship. I wished I could've visited you more before you had to go. Love and hugs always!
Jim Pilling
December 12, 2010
Sorry to hear of the passing of Donna. I grew up with Donna and her two brohers in Olean. I left there in 1956 and have been in the San Diego area since 1960. Sorrry, I didn't know she was in the area. Donna will be another "Nurse Angel" in heaven. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Jim Pilling
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