Donna Van Lew Obituary
Donna was born on October 4, 1936, in Woodward, Iowa. She graduated from Woodward High School in 1955. On October 16, 1955, she was united in marriage to Lee Roy Van Lew. Donna devoted many years to caring for her home and family before joining the workforce as a salesperson, where she enjoyed meeting people and sharing her warm, friendly nature.
She was preceded in death by: husband, Lee Roy Van Lew; parents, William and Mae Grimes; sister, Dorothy Rothfus; brothers, Wilbur and Eugene; daughter, Merridee; and grandson, Matthew Van Lew.
Survivors include: son, Darrell (Rhonda) Van Lew; daughters, Denise (William) Runge and Doreen (Daryl) Kyle; 10 grandchildren: Danielle (Sam) Walker, Anna (Chase) Conner, Amanda (Phil) Pemberton, Megan Runge, Tara Netley, (Andy)
Ashley Runge, Shane Bakalar, Justina (Eric) Cox, Brittnay Avis and Kyle Avis; 28 great-grandchildren; 6 great-great-grandchildren; 3 sister-in-laws; and many nieces and nephews.
Legacy.com reports daily on death announcements in local communities nationwide. Visit our funeral home directory for more local information, or see our FAQ page for help with finding obituaries and sending sympathy.
How you can show support
Notify Me
Get email updates whenever changes are made.
Send flowers
Consider sending flowers.
Add photos
Share their life with photo memories.
Plant trees
Honor them by planting trees in their memory.
Donate in Memory
Make a donation in memory of your loved one.
Share this page
Invite other friends and family to visit the page.
0 Entries
Be the first to post a memory or condolences.
Make a Donation
in Donna Van Lew's name
People and places connected with Donna
How to support Donna's loved ones
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?
What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?
Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?
We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.
Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief
Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.
Read more
Estate Settlement Guide
If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.
Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast
Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.
Read moreWays to honor Donna Van Lew's life and legacy
Obituary Examples
You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.
Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples
These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.
Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?
Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.
Read more
