Donna McKinnon

Donna McKinnon

Donna McKinnon Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers from Mar. 2 to Mar. 3, 2011.
McKINNON, Donna May (Gieck) February 14, 1939 - February 27, 2011 We regret to inform you of the death of Donna McKinnon on February 27, 2011 following a brief battle with cancer. Left to mourn are Dan, her husband of almost fifty-three years; children Brenda (Bryan) Giesbrecht, Scott (Pam) McKinnon and Todd (Michelle) McKinnon; grandchildren Marlon (Krista) and Rebecca Giesbrecht, Wynn and Max McKinnon, Erin and Jamie McKinnon and great-granddaughter Abbygayle Giesbrecht. Also her siblings Betty (Wes) Lodermeier, Elsie (Richard) Bailey, Dennis (Marilyn) Gieck and Karen (Jay) Bartsch; brother-in-law Ian (Anne) McKinnon; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends. Donna was the second child of Rudy and Alice Gieck, born on the farm in the Yankee Valley. She attended school at Glen Leven and Kathyrn, then graduated from Modern Business College. She married Dan and they farmed just east of Airdrie. Donna spent her entire life in the Airdrie area and was very involved in the community through volunteer work, the church, sports and politics. She also enjoyed gardening, quilting and geneology. A Celebration of Life for Donna McKinnon will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, March 4 in Airdrie United Church. A gathering of friends for lunch and fellowship will be held at the Airdrie Town and Country Centre following the Service. We ask that in lieu of flowers, a donation be made in Donna's memory to the Airdrie & District Agricultural Society, Box 80069, RPO Towerlane, Airdrie, Alberta T4B 2V8 or a charity of your choice. PERSONAL ALTERNATIVE FUNERAL SERVICES 12 East Lake Way N.E., Airdrie, Alberta Telephone: 403-216-5111 and 403-912-0307.

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March 12, 2011

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March 10, 2011

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March 5, 2011

Ruth & Harvey Baumann posted to the memorial.

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Beth Lorimer Francois

March 12, 2011

I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. I have very fond memories of Donna, visiting at my grandma's house. She was a very sweet lady, and I know she will be missed.

John&Lori Harnack

March 10, 2011

To Dan,Brenda,Scott,Todd and families
We are very sorry for the loss of Donna she will be missed very much. She was such a wonderful lady. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this sad and difficult time.
sincerely John,Lori Harnack&family

Ruth & Harvey Baumann

March 5, 2011

Dear Dan & family:
We are so sorry to hear of Donna's passing. We were were unable to attend the funeral but our prayers were with you. She was a wonderful person and will be missed by the entire community.
Sincerely
Ruth & Harvey Baumann

Janice Culp

March 4, 2011

To the Families of Donna McKinnon,
We are so sorry to hear of the passing of Donna. We are unable to be with you today, we have so many memories of Donna. She was such a pleasant, happy and fun loving lady. Donna will be sadly missed by your families, friends and community.
God broke your hearts to prove to us he only takes the best.
Kind regards,
Glen & Janice Culp

March 4, 2011

Dan and family - our sincere sympathy to you on the loss of Donna. She always had a smile for everyone and she will be missed by so many. We are thinking of you at this sad time. Sorry we couldn't attend the service.
Garry and Marge Uhrich

Donna Snyder

March 4, 2011

Dan and your family, Elsie & Richard and family and the Gieck families - I'd like to extend my deepest sympathy to you at this sad time. May you find peace and comfort knowing many others share your loss.

Jody Clarke

March 4, 2011

My dear Aunty words cannot express how heart broken I am to hear of your passing. You were always my rock. You always provided me with loving words and straight forward advice. I have always cherised the times we spent together-thank you for every moment.

Uncle Danny and the entire family I am so sorry that I am unable to attend today, I so wish I could be there. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.

Deanna & Mike Watkins & Jim Dunne

March 4, 2011

Danny and family,
We were saddened to hear of the loss of Donna. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May you find strength in the sharing of memories with family and friends.

Dorothy McCreary

March 4, 2011

Dan and Family, I was sorry to hear of your loss. I enjoyed spending many fall Ag. fair days with Donna. She always had a smile and greeting when I saw her. Our conversations were never dull and for this I have many memories. My prayers and sympathy are with you at this difficult time.

Candace Sandbeck (Harnack)

March 3, 2011

I have to say that I have always enjoyed Donna's humour and commitment to her community. She was alway the one that would offer a helping hand with a smile. My heart and prayers go out to Dan and their families.

March 3, 2011

Dan and family, We were so sorry to hear of your loss.Donna will be missed not only by her family but by everyone whose life she touched. Our thoughts are with you at this very difficult time.

Wayne,Sandy,Greg,Brian,Barry Tebb & families

Phillip Bosomworth

March 3, 2011

To Dan and family...

So sorry for your loss

Walker Family

March 3, 2011

Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this sad time. Our deepest sympathies to your families.

Dwayne, Carolyn, Jessica and Ryan Walker

Stacy Price

March 3, 2011

Dan, Brenda, Scott, Pam, Todd, Michelle and families
Donna will be missed, she was a wonderful lady and we loved her dearly.
You are in our thoughts and prayers,
Gordon, Stacy, Katie, Dan, Jen, Trent & Brooke

Neil & Laurie Perry

March 3, 2011

Our deepest sympathies on the loss of a beautiful lady. I fondly remember time spent with her at my Grandmothers.
She will be missed.

Kelly and Brenda Black

March 2, 2011

Dan,Brenda, Scott, Todd and families...so sorry to hear about your loss, our heartfelt condolences and prayers.

Rick Habberfield

March 2, 2011

Dan Brenda Scott Todd and Family

Sorry to hear of your loss. Donna was always so good to me and the Habberfield Family. My thoughts are prayers are with you all. I regret that I can not make it to the funeral but I will be there in thought and spirit. God bless you all and Donna

Sincerly Rick Habberfield

March 2, 2011

Dan I am so sorry to read about your sad
loss, Donna was a great Lady, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.Ann Brain Airdrie.

March 2, 2011

Dan,
So sorry to read in the newspaper about Donna's passing. Please know we send our sympathies to you and your family.

Sincerely,
Peggy Barr, Sheila Conn (Robertson)

Gordon and Joanne Bussey

March 2, 2011

Danny and family,
We are so deeply sorry to hear of Donna's passing. She was a fantastic lady!! Her energy and caring for others was amazing. You could always have a down to earth conversation with Donna and there was always plenty of laughter involved. She will be missed by many.
Our hearts ache for your loss.

Keith and Bev Jones

March 2, 2011

Dan, Brenda, Todd, Scott, Elsie and families - we're so sorry to hear of your loss; our thoughts are with you.

Ron and Monica Fowler

March 2, 2011

My deepest sympathies. Donna was a wonderful person and will be missed.

Lisa Torry

March 2, 2011

Brenda - I am sorry to hear of the loss of your Mom. Prayers with you and your family.
Lisa Torry (Wriglesworth)

Brian & Anja Wilson

March 2, 2011

To Dan, Todd, Michelle and Family
Remember that your loss is shared by many friends who care and that you're in our thoughts and hearts and in our every prayer.

Ron & Bev Poffenroth

March 2, 2011

Elsie & Richard,
May you find peace in the love of family...
and strength in the caring words of friends.
With deepest sympathy in the loss of Donna,

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