San Luis Obispo, California
Donna was born in April 1935 in Protection, Kan., and died Monday, Aug. 1. 2011. She moved to California in the early 60s and worked for McDonald Aircraft. She moved to Los Osos in 1971, where she lived for over 40 years. Donna worked at the California Men''s Colony (CMC) for over 35 years and...
Read MoreDonna was a large personality at CMC. She had the best interests of the needy at heart and vigorously encouraged donations to help them.
Linda Clarke
August 01, 2024 | Work
Donna, I will always remember your great big heart . There was always a lot of love for your fellow workers and it showed. Thanks for all the memories. And you never fooled anyone when you were feisty and cantankerous.
All my love to Jeanie & Dean and all of Donna's family.
Deanie Waller
August 26, 2011 | Santa Margarita, CA
Donna was my first supervisor when I started at CMC in 1986 and I never knew about her nickname until I left the mailroom. She was always supportive of her staff and I enjoyed working for her. After leaving the mailroom and hearing about the "Dragon Lady" I'd just laugh and tell them wrong they were. It's funny to see that everyone saw through that tuff exterior. There will never been another like her. Miss you!
Kathy Miller
August 26, 2011
LaDonna was a kind, patient step-Mom to me at a time I needed her. Even thought it has been years since I saw her, it was always nice to know we still shared the same earthly space. All my love to Jeanie , Chuck, Bob and Michael.
Donna Drake
August 14, 2011 | Blue Springs,, MO
Donna was many things. Tough, funny, kind, true, dedicated and a person I could always count on. I am blessed to have been able to count her as a friend. I am glad to have met her, worked with her and laughed with her. I know God is probably considering replacing St. Peter at the Pearly Gates now that Donna is up there. I'll miss you Donna. My condolences to her family.
Oscar Hjerrild
August 13, 2011
Donna I miss you so much. Work is not the same without you. We still know you are with us in the office and we talk about you and think about you many times durring the day. We love you Donna. I am so thankful to you in all that you have done for me and my family. Truely the best Supervisor anyone could ask for. She keep it fun that's for sure.
August 09, 2011
It is ironic that Donna was born in Protection, Kansas. Donna protected the employees and their families in their greatest time of need. Although the Dragon has a tough skin, once you got under it, Donna was soft as silk. One for not beating around the bush, you knew exactly where you stood with Donna. As we had many a conversation, which started with her saying, "It's me" and most times she hung up without saying bye. After a few years of this, I told Donna that everytime she hung up on...
Brian Wisneski
August 09, 2011
Donna, it was a pleasure to know you and to work with you. You maybe gone, but you will never be forgotten.
Pat Campbell
August 08, 2011 | Los Osos, CA
Jeannie and extended family - Donna was a true inspiration to all of us, and when I moved on from CMC to CTF I truly appreciated what she did for everyone and represented, and wished I had one just like her at my new place. She would stand at the front entrance, hold her hand out and you knew she was collecting for another great cause..a sick staff member, the family of one who was deceased..for a staff's child in need..whatever it was you just dug in your pocket and handed over the money. ...
Linda Clarke
August 08, 2011 | Arroyo Grande, CA