Donna Rashell Obituary

Donna Marie Jensen Rashell passed away at home early Friday morning July 3, 2020 after a long battle with dementia and alzhiemers.

Donna was born October 27, 1948 the firstborn of Erna and Milo Jensen in Everett Washington. In 1957, her family moved to Lake Stevens where she grew up on a small farm that provided for her and her family. Donna tended to the animals and helped to raise a bountiful garden every summer. She was a very good student and also a member of the 4H club before graduating from Lake Stevens High School.

Donna continued her education at Everett Junior College where she met her husband Donald Rashell. They were married for 50 plus years, raising their two sons Mark & Rob. Donna also helped to "raise" all of Mark & Rob's friends as her and Don were never alone in their house, always taking care of everyone who stopped by. She attended every baseball game, basketball game, soccer game and golf match of both sons, and win or lose was there to give a big hug, a smile and a "good game"!. She was a wonderful mother, a devoted wife and most of all she was Don's best friend. Donna was also an entrepreneurial woman, running successful small businesses out of her home for many years while managing the books for Don's roofing business. She believed deeply in the spiritual energy world and helped many friends and family members to feel and live better.

She leaves behind her husband Don, her sons Mark (Jennifer), Rob (Liz) , brother Wayne (Cynthia) and two sisters Susan (Dennis), and Jane and granddaughters Avery and Emmy.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Snohomish County Hospice at the following web address:washington.providence.org/donate/hospice-home-care-of-snohomish-county

Everyone who met Donna will say to this day that she was truly the nicest person in the world. She always put everyone else's needs above her own

There will be a celebration of life in late August or early September at Don and Donna home in LakeStevens.

October 27, 1948 - July 3, 2020

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Published by The Herald (Everett) from Jul. 14 to Jul. 15, 2020.

Memories and Condolences
for Donna Rashell

6 Entries

Lenore Three Stars

July 24, 2020

t so true that Donna and Don helped “raise” the friends of their sons! My son was one of those friends and I happily gave permission for my son to spend time at the Rashells home. Donna was a strong-hearted and generous mom and I was always impressed that she raised sons who reflected her kindness, even to each other! Blessings on her spirit journey.

Aleta Harris

July 19, 2020

Donna was one of one of the kindest and caring people I have known. Always a smile on her face and a heart full of positive thoughts. Don, I am so sorry for your families loss.

Sharon Weiss

July 17, 2020

I really enjoyed my short time I spent with Donna as her caregiver. Even though she couldnt communicate she always had a kind and beautiful smile and was such a pleasure to be around. My only regret is I never got to meet her before the horrible illness hit her.
Don you were amazing with the great care you gave her for all those years. You two were so lucky to have each other for all those many years.
Donna light up the sky with that beautiful smile of yours. God speed.
Sharon

Ken Gerry

July 15, 2020

Donna was five years older than me but I knew her my whole life since our fathers had worked with each other before I was born and remained friends.
When visiting the Jensen house as a young kid I always thought that older teenage girl was so nice and also beautiful.
Then several years later I became friends with Don and Donna as an adult and what a great couple they were.
As a kid the Jensen house was a favorite and as an adult you always felt welcome at the Rashell house.
Donna was beautiful inside as well as out, always positive and supportive, and along with Don the best host or participant of whatever event or gathering she was a part of.
Don Im so sorry for your loss but also hope you and the rest of her family can remember her beauty and also have comfort knowing her torment of the last few years has ended.

Mary (Berg) Inman

July 14, 2020

Donna was an awesome lady and I enjoyed playing sports with her through school. She was a very intelligent and kind person. Im so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to your family. Mary (Berg) Inman.

Bonnie Silcox

July 14, 2020

I am so sorry Don. Donna was such a beautiful person both inside and out. Whenever she would see you, she would flash that gorgeous smile of hers. May your memories help you through this difficult time.

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