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August 15, 2014
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Photo courtesy of Roth-Gerst Chapel - Lowell
Donna Koledo
Age 83
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Donna shared so many of her talents with our Per Gradus group and held leadership positions that took much time and devotion. She will be remembered forever. Pat Baker, Per Gradus sister
August 14, 2014
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I would not be who I am today if not for the amazing influence and love Donna provided at a pivotal time in my life. She was my first intimate brush with true grace and authentic beauty. Donna taught me how to vacuum screens, make windows glisten, drink from a tea cup, dead head flowers, meditate with ferns and look for the best in all things.
When Donna smiled the entire room was effected in a positive way - such a genuine radiance!
A beautiful woman inside and out, her...
Lynne Gerard
August 13, 2014 | Manitoulin Island, ON
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Donna was a Per Gradus sister that added so much to many meetings. She was so talented and we appreciated everything she did for our group.
August 12, 2014
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With heart felt condolences to Donna's sisters and the many garden club friends who will miss her dearly.
Deannie Picciotti
August 12, 2014 | Holland, MI
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Condolences and heartfelt sympathy to your family in the loss of lovely, sweet Donna...RIP in fields of flowers
A Per Gradus sister
Karen Sheppard
August 12, 2014 | Greenville, MI
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What a special woman - quiet elegance, brilliant and gifted, kind and gentle - we were gifted by knowing her.
Maureen Burns, Per Gradus Friend
August 12, 2014
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Donna was my neighbor since I moved to Lincoln Lake in 1992. I did not get the chance to visit with her that often due to working, but we would walk our dogs together over the many years. I will miss you and our friendship.
Cathy Murphy (Fisher)
August 12, 2014 | Gowen, MI
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May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Judy Chope
August 12, 2014 | Plymouth, MI
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Obituaries
Donna's Obituaries
Donna K. Pipes-Koledo, age 83 of Gowen, passed away unexpectedly from accidental injuries on Saturday, August 9, 2014. She was preceded in death by husbands Barney Pipes and James Koledo; her parents Fred & Addie Dalstra and brother Edward. She is survived by sisters Jean (Joe) Jordan, Rosie (Paul) Burch; many nieces and nephews and her faithful companion, her dog, Willow. Donna graduated from Lowell High School in 1949. She was very involved with the Kent and Greenville Garden Clubs; a member of the Per Gradus Club in Greenville; regularly visited Judge?s Symposiums; an accredited master judge for both horticulture and design; a life member of the Michigan and National Garden Clubs; past president of the West Michigan Flower Arrangers Guild; a director of the Michigan District IV Flower Show; and Chairman for the Kent Garden Club?s 100th Anniversary display at the Grand Rapids Public Museum in 2013. A memorial service will be held at Frederik Meijer Gardens in the Garden room, Friday, August 15th at 2:00 p.m. Donna?s family will receive friends at 1:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Frederik Meijer Gardens, 1000 East Beltline Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49525 or the Garden Club of your choice.
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