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1947
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Donna Wheatley Obituary
OCTOBER 12, 1947 - JUNE 18, 2024
Donna Jean Wheatley, age 76, of Lompoc, California passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, in Santa Barbara, California. Donna 's "Family Coats of Arms " business was her dear occupation for 35 years in Solvang. It was a much loved. She was well known for personalizing her research of family genealogy and the heraldic devices represented by the coat of arms. People still ask for the location of her store.
Donna is survived by her son Jeffrey. Donna is also survived by many friends.
A visitation for Donna will be held Tuesday, July 9, 2024, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM at Funeraria Del Angel West Covina, 2333 West Merced Ave, West Covina, CA 91790. Following the visitation will be a graveside service from 1:30 PM to 2 PM at Live Oak Memorial Park, 200 E Duarte Rd, Monrovia, CA 91016.
She will be remembered at a Mass at Old Mission Santa Ines on July 16, 2024, at 8 AM.
May Donna Rest in Peace!
Loper Funeral Chapel Directors
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Mary Ann Munoz
August 11, 2024
I was just on my way to visit you at your store tomorrow. Then I looked up the address and saw that your store was closed. Then I looked you up on Google and see that you´re no longer with us. I´m devastated.
We met in January, 1981 at CF Braun Engineering Co in Alhambra Our first day of employment together and we became the Best of Friends.
You and your then husband went to my parents 50th anniversary celebration in San Gabriel, Ca.
I went to your wedding in Pasadena to Mr Wheatly.
We shared many close intimate secrets together that I´ve never forgotten. Our sons were the same age. Our birthdays are 3 days apart, same year.
I´m so sorry I didn´t get to say goodbye but you will never be forgotten and terribly missed.
Carol Hill
August 7, 2024
We are saddened to hear of Donna's passing. We have ordered several Coats of Arms from Donna in the past and have been very satisfied with her work. We give them as wedding presents. Has anyone taken over her business? If so please advise. Thank you. Carol Hill. 434-975-6523.
David Wall
July 7, 2024
Donna was a dear client when I started my career as a hairdresser in Santa Barbara back in the late 80s. We met in Robinsons at the Hair Salon and she followed me to Shear Artistry in Goleta CA. Every Tuesday night she came in to get her hair washed and set; looked forward to seeing her. Donna was always with a great smile and great conversation. I visited her at the store after I left Santa Barbara in the mid 90s and we picked up like we saw eachother yesterday. Jeffrey, you had a great mother. My heart goes out to you.
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