Donna Jean Moreau

Donna Jean Moreau was born in Altoona, Iowa, on July 11th, 1931. She passed to better life at 12:32 p.m. on June 15th, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents, Warren Ruther Smithson and Ruth Pearl Herrold.

Donna was a lifelong resident of Des Moines. She graduated from Tech High School and since her youth, she was a piano player, music lover and a very proficient roller-skater, as her family managed an historic roller skating rink in downtown Des Moines.

Briefly she resided in Wisconsin, but then returned to Des Moines.

Using her artistic talents and advertising expertise, she worked for KRNT radio and KCCI TV in several capacities.

She retired as an employee of the State of Iowa Department of Human Services. She was devoted to supporting young aspiring business women as a long standing member of American Business Women's Association - Des Moines Charter Chapter, holding various positions in this professional organization.

She was a faithful member of the Lord's church and attended assiduously Hickman Road Church of Christ. She was a thoughtful and generous individual.

She is survived by her sister, Patricia Hancher (Virgil), of Fort Collins, Colorado and by her cousins and nephews.

Memorial gifts can be forwarded to:
Hickman Road Church of Christ
5217 Hickman Road
Des Moines, IA 50310

One of her favorite quotes from Albert Einstein: " I want to know God's thoughts - the rest are mere details"



Condolences may be expressed at:
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com

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