Donna Peter Obituary
Donna was born on February 2, 1935, to the late John and Mertha Legan in Circa Wyoming. She graduated from Eugene High School.
Donna and Jerry were married for 70 years, they married in Reno Nevada on May 21st, 1955. They moved to Central Oregon in 1961 and raised their three children there.
Donna was loved by her family. Husband Jerry Peter, son John (Teri) Peter, daughter Brenda (Max) Higbee, and deceased son Chuck (Tami)Peter. Grandchildren: Shannon (Jamie) Haskins, Johni (Doug) Santucci, Corri (Kris) Mayfield, Kristi Kauffman, BriAnna Peter (Cody Borges), Kayla (Vance)Kotal and Isaac (Sarah) Peter will miss her along with her ten great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Mertha and John Legan, her brother Robert Legan and her son Chuck Peter.
Donna was a member of Highland Baptist Church. Loved her Lord, family, friends, furry friends and gardening. She loved her crafting and made beautiful Christmas decorations with her sister in laws that her family still enjoys. In earlier years they enjoyed camping and fishing with an annual trip with good friends to the Oregon Coast.
She enjoyed cooking and had a very large collection of cookbooks and cooking gadgets which she put to good use. She was able to pass on the art of Jerry's favorite German dishes to her granddaughters. Which they still create.
The family extends sincere thanks to the friends, neighbors and caregivers who offered support and comfort. Donna loved the forest, so in lieu of a memorial, the family asks that she be remembered whenever you next visit the beautiful woods of Central Oregon. If you would like to make a donation in her honor, please donate to Hospice or Highland Baptist Church Benevolence Fund.
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