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Donna McGlothlen Obituary

Donna McGlothlen, 73, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2009. She was born March 31, 1936 in Lincoln, Nebraska. Donna graduated from Nampa High School in Idaho, the year of 1954. Donna married her high school sweetheart, Gerald, in November of 1954. Donna is survived by her daughter, Jean (Bob) Scott of Port Orchard, Washington; son, Dennie (Laurene) McGlothlen of Yuma; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Dennie and Lois Daniels; husband, Gerald McGlothlen; daughter, Lois Howarth. A memorial service will be held at Yuma Community Food Bank, Carol M. Oden conference room, 2404 E. 24th St. on Friday, April 24, 2009 from 2p.m. to 4 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The American Cancer Society.

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Published by Sun from Apr. 22 to May 22, 2009.

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Kay (Nix) Scott

May 10, 2009

My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.

Karen Bass

May 4, 2009

Donna Lee, Dear friend we had a lot of good memories.All of us the dirty dozen as we were called, in school I remember your smile and love.close friend that we will miss. Love you Karen Owen Bass

Verdonna Horton

April 24, 2009

Friends for over half a century, yet the time slipped by too soon. The world is a better place for having had Donna Lee in it. She suffered losses, but had time for others with all her endeavors. Rest in peace, old friend.

Lori Martindale

April 23, 2009

Jean & Dennie -

You're in our thoughts so much right now. I'm sure this has been terribly difficult and we're so very sorry for your loss. It seems really special though that you were all together and making happy memories at the time. We love you guys -
Bryan, Lori, Nathan, & Anna

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