Donna Bailey

Donna Louise Tipton Bailey, 81, of West Jordan, Utah, formerly of Rexburg and Rigby, died Thursday, June 6, 2013, in Salt Lake City, at the Care Source Hospice Center surrounded by family and friends.

Donna was born Dec. 31, 1931, in Boise, a daughter of William Earl Tipton and Vera Evelyn Harris Tipton. She grew up in Lyman, Idaho, and attended school at Cedar Point Grade School in Lyman and graduated from Madison High School.

She married Clair Bryce Bailey on Aug. 12, 1950, in Rexburg. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He preceded her in death.

She married William Parker in Rexburg. They were later divorced.

She married Samuel DelRoy Atwood on Nov. 15, 2008, in West Jordan, Utah.

As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in the Scouts, Primary and numerous other church callings.

Donna loved being a mom, homemaker and wife. When her children were older, she worked at SewCiety Fabrics, as a receptionist for Drs. Mabey and at Utah Power and Light.

Donna was an amazing seamstress and made all of her children's clothing, wedding dresses and men's suits. She later became interested in quilting, and she and her sister Vickey spent many happy hours creating beautiful quilts for their families.

Donna was very athletic and enjoyed playing softball and bowled for many years in a league with Clair. Clair and Donna enjoyed having supper club and playing cards with several groups of friends.

Donna filled her pantry every year with a great assortment of canned goods from the garden that she and Clair grew each summer. She was an amazing cook and taught her daughters everything they know about cooking and canning.

Donna delighted in playing games and cards with her children and their families. In recent years, Donna enjoyed growing beautiful roses in her yard in Utah. Donna loved her children, and her grandchildren were a special joy in her life.

Donna is survived by her husband, DelRoy Atwood of West Jordan, Utah; daughters, Cindy (Steve) Schechter of Austin, Texas, Tonya (Michael) Hillman of Rigby and Kristy Rider of Fort Worth, Texas; sons, Bryce (Cheri) Bailey of Grapevine, Texas, and Jeff (Dauneen) Bailey of Ogden, Utah; sisters, Evelyn (Charles) Valentine of Roseville, Calif., and Marjory (Steve) Gifford of Burlington, Kan.; brother-in-law, Dennis Johnson of West Jordan, Utah; 14 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Clair; sister, Vickey Johnson; and a baby brother.

Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, June 10, at the Rigby 14th LDS Ward building, 602 Sundance in Rigby, with Bishop Marler officiating. The family will visit with friends from noon to 1:45 p.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Sutton Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.