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Donna Farnham Obituary
Donna was born in Warrensburg, Missouri on February 8, 1935 to George and Ruby (Drummond) Maune. Donna's Drummond side of the family go back several generations in the Warrensburg area. Her family moved to Springfield, Missouri while she was young and she graduated from Springfield High School in 1953. After attending Southwest Missouri State University, Donna became a Flight Attendant for United Airlines.
It was on a layover while working that she met her husband, Norman, who was a medical resident at the University of Washington. They married in Warrensburg, Missouri in 1960. Norman and Donna raised their two children in Los Alamitos, California and from there moved to Boulder, Colorado. In 2002, they moved to Kaneohe, Hawaii to be near their grandchildren.
Donna continued her love of travel throughout her lifetime, including to many places in the US as well as Europe. She and her family made frequent visits to Maui, Hawaii as well as Vail, Colorado. Having a keen interest in American history, one of her favorite places was Williamsburg, Virginia. She also had a passion for cruises and together with Norman went to Alaska, the Panama Canal, and the Caribbean among other destinations. She was an animal lover and always owned dogs in addition to supporting many animal causes. Her Chihuahuas were particularly special to her.
Donna is survived by her daughter, Catherine Vincent, and husband Peter Vincent of Kailua, Hawaii as well as three grandchildren, Matthew, David and Sarah. She is predeceased by her husband, Dr. Norman Farnham, MD as well as her daughter, Elizabeth Middleton.
Graveside services will be held at Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg, Missouri on December 29, 2025 at 11:00 am.
Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association (alz.org), People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (peta.org) or First Christian Church of Warrensburg, Missouri. (fccwburg.com)
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David Middleton
January 1, 2026
Dee was blessed with a forever smile and always had a comeback comment when the statement was not in her wheelhouse.
Her obituary says it all and now she joins her husband Norman and my loving wife Beth.
Rest in peace Dee in a place you always called home ... Warrensburg...
A forrest of 50 trees will be our gift for life-long memories.
Love from your son-in-law David and all my family.
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