Donna Carney
June 25, 2012
Donna Carol Polson Carney, 66, met Jesus Monday, June 25, 2012 after a four year battle with multiple myloma.
Donna was born October 24, 1945 in Des Moines to William and Florence (Yerkes) Polson. She owned Donna’s Hair Salon, was an instructor at the Iowa School of Beauty and a bus driver for WDM Public Schools. Donna attended New Hope Assembly of God Church. She enjoyed cooking and collecting antique dolls. Donna loved her family and her greatest joy in life came from spending time with them.
Donna is survived by her husband, Michael Carney; children, Joseph (Cindy) LeClair, Jane (Kevin) Findley, Stephanie (Danial) LeClair-Johnson and DeAnn (Tim) Williams; 12 grandchildren, Joseph Jr., Lacretia, Kyle, Alysha, Nathan, Ryan, Jordan, Dara, Allison, Jacob, William and Jesse; eight great-grandchildren and one on the way; siblings, William Jr. (Karen), Jerry, Danny (Cheryl), David (Maryann), Jimmy, Paul (Linda) and Dennis Polson; and many nieces, nephews, other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings, Kenneth, Chuck, Maynard, Wayne and Ronald Polson, Maxine McDowell and Marilyn Houser; sisters-in-law, Judith, Anita, LuAnn, Gail and Shirley Polson; brother-in-law, Ray McDowell; nephews, Rick and Chad Polson and Allen McDowell; and her great nephew, Dustin Routh.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 29, 2012 at Hamilton’s Funeral Home, 605 Lyon St. followed by burial at Sunset Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
Online condolences may be expressed at
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Sharon Myers
06/28/2012
To the family of Donna Carney: I went to school with Donna, Jr. high and High school. She was such a sweet person. We shared many laughs. I had not seen her for many years. We moved to Wichita,KS. We were back for the Fair one year and we ran into each other there and it was like old home week. I am so sorry to learn of her passing and share in your loss. She was a very special person. I am very sad that I will be unable to attend her funeral, but wanted you to know that I cared about her and valued her friendship.
Linda Polson
06/28/2012
To my beautiful sister, I miss your smile, sparkling eyes and the class of no other lady. You are so missed by me and these "boys", they love their sissy. May you have comfort now with God and Jesus and all our beloved family. Wendy Woo.
Janice Hutchins
06/28/2012
Jane and family. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Irish Funeral Prayer:
Do not stand at my grave and weep, I am not there, I do not sleep. I am a thousand winds that blow; I am the diamond glints on the snow .I am the sunlight that ripened grain; I am the gentle autumnss rain. When you awaken in the mornings hush, I am the swift uplifting rush, Of quiet birds in circled flight. I am the soft star that shines at night. Do not stand at my grave and cry. I am not there; I did not die.
Kim O'Hara
06/27/2012
Joe, Jane, Stephanie, and DeAnn
Words cannot express my deepest sympathy for you at this time.
Your mom was my forever sister and my childrens second mother. I loved her for all she did for everyone!
Love you all and thinking of you.
Aunt Kim & Dave O'Hara
Bobbi Segal
06/27/2012
My memories are from highschool, since I have been out of state most of my life, but my prayers and blessings are with both Donna and her family. She lead a fullfilled life and many will be sadden by her loss.
Ann Polito
06/27/2012
Special prayers from the church family in Hartford.....We have been praying for all of you since Cindy's sister, Jamie, shared of Donna's illness and now passing. May God's peace surround you all and bring you comfort! Lord Bless! Ann Polito
De Ann
06/27/2012
I love you mom! I miss you so much! I'm not sure what I'm going to do without you! You were my world! You were the BEST mom to all of us! Please watch over me! Now is your time to dance! I can see the amazing smile on your face when you met Jesus! I know you are pain free now and in grandma and grandpas arms! I love and miss you dearly mama! Your baby girl Dee Dee
Ruth Easter
06/27/2012
Jane and family, my heart goes out to you. I know your heart is broken now but it will gradually heal over time. Just remember all the good times you shared with your mom. Those can never be taken away.
Linda Cassidy
06/26/2012
My heart goes out to everyone. We were like sisters growing up. I am sorry we didn't get that talk you wanted. You will be greatly missed. But I know you are pain free now, love you
Chris Polson Garvey
06/26/2012
I am so sorry we have lost my sweet cousin Donna. I got to talk to her about a lot of things last year I had always wondered about. She wanted to talk to me about her grand babies and great grand babies, she was so proud to be a Grandma and Great-Grandma. She will be missed, but never ever forgotten. Love to all of my family there in Des Moines. God Bless and I know Donna is going to be watching over all of us. Love you and miss you Donna.
Jenna Medina (HARVEY)
06/26/2012
I have heard many great things about my Great Aunt Donna I just wish i would have been able to get to know her more may she rest in peace .To all my family I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Crystal Watson
06/26/2012
My condolences go out to this family.. I loved your mom and she was such a inspiration to me and my family and I enjoyed each time I had the chance to be with you guys in the last days.. I know Donna is at peace no more suffering no more pain she fought a good battle and she loved life and she lived life to the fullest.
I know God will get all of you through this loss.. I love you Donna and will miss you so much. Thanks so much for being my mom here in Iowa... I will miss her sayin to me Crystal is that you spit that gum out... May God be with all of you at this time Love you all Crystal
Roberta Polson
06/26/2012
In memory of a dear friend sister in law may u rest in peace with the angels may I see you in heaven someday love your friend and sister in law Roberta polson
Laurie Fleming
06/26/2012
Momma Donna was such an amazing, caring, thoughtful, kind woman. I feel so honored to have known her. I will always cherish the time I got to spend with her in her final days & the small conversations & words of wisdom she gave to me. Let the party continue!!! Finally free from the pain, she is now resting in the arms of Jesus. My love to you all.
Carol Barth
06/26/2012
Aunt Donna was a very loving person. She welcomed me into the family right away and with open arms. I will miss her. Was glad to see her before she went to be with Jesus. Love you all.