Donna-Will-Obituary

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Donna Mae Will

Whitehall, Michigan

Feb 23, 1930 – Oct 6, 2024

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BORN
February 23, 1930
DIED
October 6, 2024
LOCATION
Whitehall, Michigan
CHARITY
American Heart Association

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Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service - White Lake Chapel Obituary

Donna Mae Will, 94, of Whitehall, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2024.

Donna was born on February 23, 1930, to Robert and Nora (Flynn) Critchett, in Ferry, MI. She graduated from Whitehall High School in 1947.  In 1949, Donna married Richard Will, and together they had 7...

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Jim, I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts.

I have great memories of working with Donna. We worked for Grand Valley doing middle school mathematics seminars for teachers in West Michigan. A joy to work with and we definitely on the the cutting edge teaching teachers how to make math a hands on experience for middle school students. Donna was a blessing to the math educators in the area.

Prayers and Condolences to the Family...

Oh, no. It’s so sad to hear about Mrs. Will. It was such a pleasure to have worked with her as a colleague at Whitehall. She was the consummate professional always aspiring to quality. Personally, I loved her smile a quick wit. She lived with passion and dedication. Donna and I worked for the development of our Community Library and then together as library board members.
Her legacy shines.

RIP, Mrs Will

Mike and Marian

Donna sparked a love of reading for me when she read aloud the whole book Where the Red Fern Grows to our elementary class. I am grateful for her passion to teach and that I was able to share how she influenced my life. It was always a joy to see her at the diner when working nursing shifts at Hackley Hospital. Thank you Donna for all you gave throughout your life!

Such an accomplished professional educator and homemaker! Our entire family enjoyed her company, whether over a heated game of "Right-Left-Center (which she frequently won), or during conversations about her early life and friendships. Her humorous wit brought many smiles to our faces. It was easy to see how she was a successful teacher. We send our deepest condolences to her family on her passing.

To the Will children & grandchildren: Donna was always so cheerful and on top of things. We always enjoyed running into her at various functions and at Gary's Restaurant. May the Lord comfort you in your loss and sorrow. Jerry & Lee Dickinson

She was an awesome teacher to my three girls . See was a big Blessing to all students that where lucky enough to have her for a teacher.

I served with Donna on the West Michigan Education Association - Retired Board for at least 10 years. She was a great lady, very competent and caring for children.