Donna Jean Cave

Donna Jean Cave obituary, Phoenix, AZ

Donna Jean Cave

Donna Cave Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Hansen Desert Hills Mortuary and Cemetery - Scottsdale on Jun. 2, 2023.
Donna Jean Cave, 89, Sun City, passed away Feb 13, 2023. She died in Glendale with her family by her side.
Born Sept. 3, 1933 in Hoisington KS, she moved to Arizona in 1952.
For 20+ years, Donna was a dedicated Arizona researcher and statistician for the USDA in Arizona. She was also a much-valued caterer and wedding cake creator in the west Valley.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband, Henson Cave, who died Feb. 13, 2002.
Survivors include her brother, David (Dale)Wilson; sons Delben (Sue) Cave and Van Cave; grandchildren, Tessia (Aaron) Carroll, Lindsey (Eric) Holland, Jesse (Jordan) Cave, Dakota Cave and Carson Cave; seven great-grandchildren; niece Mary Ann Rogers; nephews, Mike (Jane) Cave, Donnie Cave, John (Stacy) Cave, and Jim (Gina) Cave, and their families, and dozens of friends including her BFF, Clairann Cave.
Donna will be buried next to her husband at the National Memorial Cemetery in Phoenix.
Those who loved Donna are invited to celebrate her life at 12 noon, June 10, at Fairway Center, 10600 W. Peoria Ave., Peoria AZ 85351.

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