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Donna Sage Obituary
Des Moines
Donna was born November 12, 1936, in Weldon, IA, to Ralph O. and A. Ardell (Robins) Boggs. Donna married James Louis Sage June 19, 1955, in Osceola Iowa. Donna and James lived for a short time in Long Beach, California, while James served in the U.S. Navy. Following discharge from the service, the couple moved back to Iowa to live on the Southside of Des Moines where they raised their family. Donna worked in retail at various places in Des Moines and retired in 2001. She continued to work part time at Fiserv until her death.
Donna's granddaughters fondly recall that this amazing woman never once complained. She supported her family until her very last breath. She was taken too early but we can rest easy because she is with her sons and her very best friend, Ruby. She was so strong and had a hard fight, God knew her pain and called her home. Grandma Donna was a confidant and never broke a pinky promise. She never missed a ballgame or dance recital, she was the best grandmother ever and such a blessing to our family.
Donna is preceded in death by her parents; her mother and father-in-law, E. Ralph and Francis Sage; her brother, Larry; sons, James Brent Sage and Bruce Alan Sage; and sister-in-law, Dorothy (Sage) Headman.
Donna is survived by her husband, James; daughter, Gail Sage (Bill Pence); daughter-in-law, Debra (Weirather) Sage; grandchildren, James Cody Sage and Jamie Sage; son, Bradley Sage (Deb Johann); grandchildren: Brady Sage, Molly Sage, Amanda Kirchhoff, Allison Kirchhoff (Cadence, Elli, Wesson), Bryce Speirs, sister Barbara Klingston, Sherry (Dwaine) May; sister-in-law, Helen Boggs; brothers-in-law, Gary (Alta) Sage, Russell (Janet) Sage, Charles Sage; and many nieces, nephew and friends.
Family will greet friends at 12 noon until 2 p.m., Saturday, May 25, 2013 at Hamilton's Southtown Funeral Home, 5400 SW 9th Street. A funeral service will begin at the funeral home at 2 p.m. on Saturday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to HCI Care Services - Hospice of Central Iowa.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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4 Entries
Theresa Hager
May 28, 2013
To Jim & family,
My prayers are with you all during this very sad time. Donna was a kind and wonderful lady, and she will be greatly missed by all.
Cami Johnson
May 26, 2013
I am so sorry for the loss of your mom Gail.
Cami Campbell Johnson
Urbandale
Bill Cross
May 25, 2013
Jim and Family, Sorry to read about the loss of Donna. My memories of Donna and your family goes back to when you lived on SW Davis St. I was your newspaper boy back in the late 1960's. Peace be with you and your family at this time.
Cheryl Mills
May 24, 2013
Jim, Brad and Gail. I am so sorry to hear about Donna. My heart goes out to all of you at this time. Cheryl and Walt Mills
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