Donna Mae Vallier

Donna Mae Vallier obituary, Gardnerville, NV

Donna Mae Vallier

Donna Vallier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 15, 2025.
Donna Mae Sarzotti Myers Vallier passed quietly Tuesday Oct 21, 2025.

She was Born October 11, 1934 in San Francisco, CA to John Everett and Lena Buchignani Sarzotti. In 1940 she, her parents and older Sister, Marjory moved to Healdsburg, Ca.

In 1953 she married James Myers. They had James Anthony and Anntoinette Mary.

After divorcing, she married John "Stretch" Vallier, continued to raise Ann and had two more daughters: Ilene and Regina. They settled in Bishop, California in 1970.

In 1980, after Stretch died, Donna moved back to Healdsburg to help her mom and dad until they passed in 1981 and 1998. She eventually moved back to Bishop.

Donna was known for her energy and zeal for fun. She was tiny yet very strong. Although she never had a drivers license, she loved walking to get around and continued that activity well into her 80s. She was also an avid bowler. She had many friends and fond memories from her Monday morning league. She bowled until she was 88.

Donna was a member of the Lady Bills (part of the Elks Lodge) and received an award for such service.

Donna is survived by her son, James (Cindie) Myers; daughters: Ann (Lester) Keller, Ilene Stubbs and Regina (David) Vinson; grandchildren: Kara Keller, John (Laura) Stubbs, Alexa (Jose) Ruiz, Hyrum (Laura) Stubbs, Elizabeth Vinson, Annmarie (Spencer) Hooker, Michael Vinson, James Stubbs; great grandchildren: Sophie, Liliana, August, Jaxson, Brooklyn, Eleni, Vivian. Her dear nephew and spouse Mike and Charlene Kennedy.

In lieu of flowers please donate to: Indigenous Women Hike - Venmo:@Jolie- Varela; PayPal: @JolieVarela; Zelle: [email protected]

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