Donna Lynn Garretson
1949 - 2016
Donna Lynn Garretson
1949 - 2016
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Donna Garretson Obituary
Donna Garretson, 67, passed away peacefully at home in Yakima, Washington, February 12, 2016, after a brief illness. Her husband of 45 years, David, was at her side holding her hand.
Donna was born in Olympia, Washington, June 16, 1949 to Raymond Lukenbill and Doris (Allison) Lukenbill. At an early age, the family moved to the Tenino, Washington, area where she met lifelong friends Jeanne Peterson and Sandy McArthur. After graduation from Tenino High School she attended Washington State University, where she met her future husband David Garretson. They were married June 6, 1970, in Pullman. After David's graduation in 1971, they moved to theYakima area where David worked as an orchard horticulturist and farm manager. Donna finished her college education at Central Washington University a few years later, with a Bachelor's degree in Home Economics, specializing in accommodating the aging.
After working a few years at each the Yakima Regional Library and the Washington Growers League, Donna settled into her rolls of wonderful wife and mother, woodworker, gardener, jeweler, seamstress, and prolific quilter. Her latest and greatest joy was playing and shopping with her two granddaughters. They had a most special relationship.
Donna leaves behind her husband David, son Jeff (Kyleena) Garretson, granddaughters Kalaila Garretson and Kiriele Garretson, father Raymond Lukenbill, sister Katherine Allison and special friends Carolyn Smith and Beth Hancock. All are from the Yakima area. Preceding her in death were her mother Doris and her brother Edward, both from Tenino.
At Donna's request there will be no formal funeral services. A celebration-of-life reception will be held later on in the spring.
We wish to express to our family and thoughtful friends our heartfelt thanks for their many kind expressions of sympathy. The beautiful floral arrangements, food and cards are deeply appreciated. Memories and pictures entered into Donna's page on the Keith and Keith website will be treasured.
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Janene MacCormac
February 22, 2016
I went to school with Donna's brother Ed so I knew Donna from school. She was in my sister Patty's class. My sympathies to the family for your loss.
Janene Shultz MacCormac
Sandy Harrington
February 22, 2016
I am in utter shock hearing about Donna's passing. We were so close in spirit if not in miles. She was such a caring sole and so full of love. I know how hard it must have been for you and the family to let her go. I'm glad you were there to hold her hand.
My thoughts are with you and all your family.
Linda Smith
February 21, 2016
I met Donna when she volunteered at the Memorial Hospital Library,when I was the librarian there. In the time she was there, I not only appreciated all her help but really enjoyed getting to know her. We shared common interests and laughed a lot. She was a wonderful person. I'm sorry for your family's loss.
Beth Hancock
February 20, 2016
David: You know Donna was my best support through some very rough times. Memories and mementos of good times we had will stay here forever even though she is sorely missed.
With love and compassion for you, from Beth and Cara
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Valerie Smith
February 18, 2016
She will be in my heart forever. She was such a big part of our lives and the most special friend to my mother and in a way another mother to my brother and me.....she was family. David you are in my thoughts. I hope you can find comfort in those gathered around you. My hope is all the great memories bring you peace.
Chris and Frank Seibel
February 18, 2016
Dear David, So sorry to hear about Donna. Our thoughts go out to you and your family. Chris & Frank from 78th Ave.
February 17, 2016
Dear David, Jeff & Family:
Sorry to hear of Donna's passing. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you and bring peace to your hearts.
Don & Nyla
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