Donna Cushing

1945 - 2024

Donna Kay Cushing (Griffin) 79 of La Conner passed away in the evening of February 21, 2024, of heart failure. Donna was the second child of four born to Jack and Elva Griffin on January 19, 1945, in Kalamazoo Mich. Donna spent her young years in Otsego, Mich., attending school, enjoyed dancing with friends at the town hall, and visiting her dear grandparents in Otsego and up north in Mikado, Mich. Donna Married Richard Cushing in 1971. Their marriage lasted 53 years. Donna enjoyed a 30 plus year career at GTE/Verizon. Some of her positions there started in customer service on a telephone rotary helping customers calling in for new phone service or for repairs. She progressed to managing PhoneMart stores, and then Marketing Event Manager. Donna traveled the U.S. to host GTE customers who sponsored sports events Such as Baseball, Football and Senior Golf. The Seattle-based sports teams sponsors were also her responsibility. Donna's people personality, kindness, humor, and communication skills made longtime friends, and that experience at GTE became a highlight of her life's memories. Donna lived in a very friendly neighborhood where she helped put on the fourth of July get together with some truly great neighbors and friends. Donna enjoyed interior decorating her home and shopping for decorations that went together. She also enjoyed creating pots and hanging baskets of flowers. Donna made delicious holiday meals for the family gathering. After Donna retired, she raised puppies two times. First Oliver Then Anton. Donna enjoyed Sailing the Puget sound and gulf Islands with Rich. Donna is survived by sister Carol (Jack) and Family, Neice Buffy (Roy) and family in Mich. In Washington state, Husband Rich, daughter Debbie, Son David (Nancy), grandchildren Brittany (Serian) Cole (Kaitlyn) Mitchel (Cassidy) Great grandchildren Angela, Aiden, Landon, Mila Ann, Zoey Lynn, and Rhett. Great-great granddaughter Hayleigh Mae. Sisters, Sheila (John) and Family, and in Florida Louise. And many Nieces, Nephews and Cousins. Donna was very kind thoughtful loving, caring person with a wonderful smile. Donna did not wish to have services. In lieu of flowers, please donate to the charity of your choice.