Donna Easterly

Donna Sue Easterly, 80, went home to be with the Lord on July 13, 2025. She was born on March 25, 1945 in Biloxi, MS to Matthew & Juanita Taliancich. Donna moved to Brownsville, TX in 1951. She married the love of her life, Keith, on March 30, 1963. Keith & Donna had 4 children together. Donna had many jobs from hairdresser to telephone operator to nursery coordinator to florist to home maker, eventually finding her passion as a school teacher. In 1984 Donna moved to Moses Lake, WA where she continued her teaching career as well as being an active member of the church. Donna remained in Moses Lake for the next 36 years until moving to Lake Havasu City, AZ in support of family. Donna never ceased to profess her love of the Lord and family. Donna is preceded in death by her parents Matthew (Paw Paw) & Juanita (Maw Maw) Taliancich, husband Keith Easterly, 2 sons Keith Easterly Jr. (Kepo), Troy Easterly, brother Gerald Taliancich, great grand-daughter Carley Nicole, 2 nephews Andrew Benton, Chase Nunez. She is survived by her son Wayne (Sandy) Easterly, daughter Sharon (Craig) Minor, 8 grandchildren Johnny Douangphayvanh, Dana Minor, Joshua (Patricia) Mi-nor, Ashley (Steven)Holland, Brittany Easterly, David (Jani) Minor, Breeanna Easterly, Christian Easterly, 16 great grandchildren, brothers Ronald Taliancich, Billy (Bobbie) Taliancich, Kenneth (Karen) Taliancich,Robin (Laurie) Taliancich, Dean (Gracie) Taliancich, sisters Gwen Benton, Myra (Bob) Nunez, many nieces, nephews and cousins. Celebration of life will be held July 23, 2025 at Lietz-Fraze Funeral Home 21 Riviera Blvd. Lake Havasu City, AZ. Due to weather conditions the funeral procession will be postponed until July 24, 2025 at 8:00 am for those who wish to participate. Donna will be laid to rest with her beloved husband at Lake Havasu Memorial Gardens.