Donna Thomson
Donna Marie Thomson, 89 of Midland, passed away surrounded by her family on July 5, 2024 at Toni and Trish House in Auburn, MI. She was born to the late Mortimer and Dorothy (Baumann) Shea on July 31, 1934 in Clare, MI. Donna married the love of her life Ronald Warren Thomson on June 11, 1955 in Gladwin, MI and they shared sixty-nine loving years together.
Donna graduated from Gladwin High School in 1952 and immediately started working for Dow Chemical Company. Later in life she worked part time at St. Brigid of Kildare in religious education. She loved knitting, playing golf and was an avid Bridge player. Donna and her husband shared many memories with their friends in Houghton Lake and also enjoyed spending time in Englewood, FL during the winter months.
Donna is survived by her husband; Ronald Thomson, son; David W. Thomson, daughter; Mary (Steve) Tiede, sister; Roseann Barber, sister in-law; Betty Shea, granddaughters; Kristin Miller, Michelle Gum, Shannon Gum, great granddaughters; Aubrey, Peyton, Emma and sister in-law; Janet Stofflett.
She is preceded in death by her son; Jeffrey M. Thomson, siblings; Mortimer Shea Jr., Donald Shea, Margaret Shea, Frances Liddy, Ruth Hardy-Haight, Nora Closs, Mary Vitkuske and sister in-law; Marilyn May.
A funeral service will be held at 11:00am on July 12, 2024 at St. Brigid of Kildare Catholic Church with Father Andy Booms officiating. Friends may visit with the family from 5:00pm – 7:00pm on July 11, 2024 at Smith-Miner Funeral Home and from 10:00am until time of service at the church. She will be entombed at New Calvary Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider Saint Brigid of Kildare and/or Toni and Trish Hospice House in her honor.
A special thank you to the wonderful care and compassion from all the caregivers at Toni and Trish House.
Smith-Miner Funeral Home is honored to be serving the Thomson family; to share a special memory please visit www.smithminer.com.

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Published by Midland Daily News from Jul. 8 to Jul. 11, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Donna Thomson

5 Entries

Jay Wendt

November 16, 2024

Ron, David, and Mary, my deepest sympathy, and condolences. We loved her very much!

Marilyn Ciaramitaro Goodell

July 10, 2024

Dear RON AND FAMILY,Sorry for your great loss . You were wonderful neighbors on Rapanos Dr across from us The Ciaramitaro family.Loved babysitting your 3 children but loved Donna and her outgoing personality. So much fun...love to you and family..your old babysitters Marilyn Ciaramitaro Goodell and Kathy Wendt. We would go with u and family to Houghton lake Heights to babysit so much fun..Donna always said I was her favorite babysitter iam now 75 yrs old ..love and prayers Marilyn Ciaramitaro Goodell

Mary Terzino and Gregg Potter

July 9, 2024

Dear Ron,
Many years ago (1991, to be exact), you and Donna welcomed my then-fiance Gregg Potter and me into your home for a personal Catholic marriage preparation program through St. Brigid parish. We had a workbook - which we, and you two, both thought at times was better suited to two eighteen year olds preparing for marriage - and you gamely adapted its messages and worksheets to our situation, two first timers in our thirties with professional careers. We had a wonderful time with you and good talks, learning a surprising amount about marriage and parenting, and as both of us recall, laughing a lot. We still tell the story of an exercise where we separated by gender to discuss how much each of us thought our future spouse should be able to spend without getting the okay from the other. I said $300, which Donna thought reasonable. You and Gregg returned to your kitchen and you said to Gregg, "Tell Donna what number you came up with." Gregg said $50. Donna's eyes twinkled as she told him, "I guess you'll be grocery shopping with Mary and going to the hair salon with her, too."

After the course ended, we enjoyed a lovely Scotch with you, our glasses filled so generously that we to this day refer to a generous pour of whiskey as "a Ron and Donna."

The example you two set for us (not just in the dosing of liquor!) proved to be a wonderful start to our marriage. We've never forgotten you and Donna and many of your words of wisdom, including about parenting. We will celebrate 33 years of marriage on November 30, and last month saw our daughter Gracie blow out the candles on her 29th birthday cake.

This is a long-belated thank you, Ron, for the wonderful gift of you and Donna. Gregg and I are so sorry she's gone and send you and your family our condolences. We will never forget either of you and your contribution to our happiness.

All the best,
Mary Terzino

Kathy & John Smith

July 9, 2024

Dear Ron and David,
We are so saddened by the passing of our dear friend. John and I made friends with Ron and Donna over 10 years ago. We would get together with other friends and go out to eat, visit one another, and socialize with an afternoon cocktail. I knew how much pain you were in especially the last 4 months. I loved our visits and phone calls. You would go out of your way to call us even if it was just to say hello. I will miss those chats. Donna would surprise us with her hand made dish cloths. I will treasure them knowing that they came from you! Donna was such a classy lady, always had a smile on her face. We sure had fun and we shared so many laughs. Sending our deepest sympathy to your family. Donna you are now free from pain and suffering and enjoying Heaven with all of your friends, relatives, and your son Jeff. May the angels welcome you to paradise and we will see you again. You will be missed by everyone who knew her. Sending our love and Rest In Peace my friend!
Love
John & Kathy Smith

David (Pete) and Sallie McKnight

July 8, 2024

Sallie and I are saddened by Donna´s passing. We remember her warm smile and gentle demeanor. Oh how we miss our loved ones. Our condolences and prayers follow you, Ron, and David. May you experience peace knowing that Donna is in the arms of Jesus. Since we are now living in Ohio we regret not attending a time to celebrate her life.
Pete and Sallie McKnight

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