Donna I Brewster

Donna Irene Mulcock Brewster passed away peacefully at home on March 25, 2016. She was born July 7, 1927 to Frances William and Alta Maud Derrick Mulcock. She grew up in Salt Lake City, Utah. She attended Forrest Elementary, Irving Junior High and graduated from South High School in 1944. She later attended the University of Utah. She was a gifted secretary and worked for the 9th Service Command at Fort Douglas, Utah and later transferred to Presidio California during WWII.
Donna married R. Phillip Rasmussen (later divorced) and they served as Mission Presidents of the Ohio Cleveland Mission. They were blessed with four wonderful children, Annette, Cindy, Susan and Ray. For the last 27 years she was eternally sealed to Robert S. Brewster. She willingly and happily welcomed his children into their lives. Susan, Clark and Steven (deceased).
Robert and Donna loved serving the Lord and sharing the gospel and making new friends. Together they served in the Athens/Greece mission serving in Maadi, Egypt. They served as hosts in the Joseph Smith Memorial Building. Donna was a hostess at the Church Office Building where she met many wonderful people with whom she developed lasting friendships. Robert and Donna attended multiple Study Groups and frequently traveled with them. Traveling became a favorite pastime of theirs. They traveled all over the USA, Hawaii and Europe. They loved being together and spending time with friends and family.
Donna was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She always had a calling in the church. She served many years in the Young Women's Organization and loved the youth. She also served as Relief Society President. She had a strong testimony of the Gospel and loved her Savior.
Donna was very active physically. She loved waterskiing, trips to Lake Powell, Lake Mead, Lake Tahoe and Bear Lake. She was also an avid tennis player and bowler, winning many awards. She loved going for walks outside. She loved working in her garden and always had a beautiful yard. She also loved to play games and put together puzzles.
Donna is survived by her loving husband Robert. Her brothers, Wayne (Ila deceased) Earl (Paula) and Ken (Trudy). Children, Annette (Richard) Curtis, Cindy (Randal) Buie and Susan (Rock) Howard. Her Grandchildren, Jennifer, Stacie, Heather, Emily, Steffanie, Sara, Steven and their spouses. Matthew, Ryan, Brittany, Allison and Jacob. She has 35 Great-Grandchildren. Her second family, Susan (Craig) Lambson, Clark Brewster and Steven (deceased) (Wendy) Brewster. Grandchildren, Heidi, James, Nathan, Jeff, Brian and their spouses. Ryan, Mark, Sarah and Jenny.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents and twin sisters, son, Ray Phillip Rasmussen, step son, Steven Brewster, grandchildren, Rachael and Rebecca Curtis, great grandson, Benjamin Bonham.
The family would like to thank the staff of Envision Hospice Care for their compassionate and loving care. Especially the Registered Nurses, Natalie and Christina and the CNA's, Jessica and Minnie. Also the staff and residents of The Wellington Assisted Living.
Funeral services will be held on Monday April 4, 2016 at 11:00am with visitation from 9:45am-10:45am.Family and friends may also visit from 6:00pm-8:00pm on Sunday April 3, 2016. All services and visitations will be held at the Holladay 28th Ward, 2846 E. Milo Way (4910 So.) Holladay, Utah
Internment service will be at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park