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Donna Alexander Obituary

September 29, 1933 - September 10, 2014 Born in Berkley, MI. daughter of much loved Paul and Bertha Treadaway. Survived by sister Janet Girdwood of Berkley, MI, daughters Judy (Bart) Richards, Cathy (Jim) Stanton, Robin (Arnie) Fielding; grandsons: Jimmy (Melanie] Stueve, Cameron (Yesi) Richards, Scott and Robert Fielding, granddaughters: Christy (Tim) Farris, Roxy (Larry) Konis, Shari (Darrell) Dicks and Diana Fielding. great grandchildren: Alexis LaPorte, Conner and Paige Farris, Bella and Jax Konis, Daisy and Dylan Dicks, and Charlie Stueve. Donna says she has had a perfect life. She accomplished more than she ever dreamed. She loved her family, loved games, a brilliant Silver Life Master bridge player, remembers having loved cinnamon pull-a-parts, loved camping and water skiing. Donna was an avid reader, a runner, walked every morning until the end, traveled on 6 continents, many times in Europe. Donna smoked from age 17, proudly quit cold turkey at 41. Retired in 2001 after 28 years at Grumman Aerospace, Point Mugu. Struck with cancer of the jaw and throat at 71, just after her last water ski. Her much appreciated medical specialists said it took remarkable courage to survive 10 years with her conditions which included surviving pneumonia 8 times, eating only mild liquids for 7 years, and nothing by mouth for the last 3 years. Rest in deserved painless peace, your husband of 62 years, Maitland. Memorial service on Sunday, September 21 at 1::30 PM at the California Lutheran University Samuelson Chapel, 60 West Olsen Road, Thousand Oaks, CA 91360

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Published by Los Angeles Times from Sep. 13 to Sep. 19, 2014.

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Pat

September 19, 2014

You have my deepest sympathy. May the God of loyal love comfort the family during your time of sorrow.. Psalm. 119:76

September 19, 2014

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May "the God of all comfort" sustain you during this difficult time.

September 18, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family, may you find comfort and strength from the God of all comfort (Acts24:15)

Susan Cain

September 17, 2014

Donna was our neighbor and a shining light in our days. She will be forever in my heart.

Connie Flaherty

September 16, 2014

A bright new star in the sky. Heaven welcomes our Donna.

Suzie Frye

September 14, 2014

I am so grateful for having known Donna and the Alexander family. I have such wonderful memories of family water skiing vacations and Donna's ham sandwiches. I will always remember Donna's sweet, warm smile and the love that radiated from her. Rest in peace Donna and God bless the Alexander family.

Karen Hamilton

September 13, 2014

Where there is Donna, there is light. Then and always shall be.

September 13, 2014

My deepest sympathy to the family, may you find comfort from the God of all comfort (Acts24:15)

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