Donna Lee Cohee

1940 - 2011

Donna Lee Cohee, age 71, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 17, 2011, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Iola, Wis., on Jan. 14, 1940, and spent the last 36 years living as a Westlake Village resident with her husband, Donald.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Leola Preuss; and her sister, Merna Koula, and her brother-in-law, Dennis Koula. She is survived by her husband, Donald, of 41 wonderful years of marriage; her three children, Shawn Cohee (wife Christen), Trent Cohee (wife Lori), and Jamie Hankins (husband Thomas); grandchildren, Hailey Sosso, Douglas Cohee, Blake Cohee, Caitlyn Hankins and baby boy Hankins; sister, Carol Schuelke (husband Artie); brothers, Calvin Preuss (wife Geraldine) and Larry Preuss (wife Cathy); and numerous nieces and nephews.

She earned her Registered Nursing License at the Illinois Masonic Hospital School of Nursing followed by a Master of Science in nursing at the University of Illinois. She was a registered nurse for 51 years working in several roles such as a clinical staff nurse, instructor and administrative supervisor. She moved to California and worked as an instructor for California Lutheran University in Thousand Oaks. She retired from her position as House Supervisor at Los Robles Regional Medical Center and enjoyed spending her retirement years with her grandchildren, gardening, reading, and visiting her sisters and family. She will also be remembered for her countless volunteer hours at church, elementary schools, and her 11 years coaching on the AYSO soccer field. She was a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, Westlake Lutheran Church, and the American Nurses Association.

Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m., service of remembrance will begin at 12 p.m., and burial will follow the service. Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Pierce Brothers Valley Oaks on Wednesday, June 22, 5600 Lindero Canyon Road, Westlake Village, (818-889-0902).