Donna Mae Whitman
February 15, 2011
Donna Mae Whitman, 86, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2011. Services will be held on Friday, February 18, 2011 at Hamilton’s on Westown Parkway, 3601 Westown Parkway in West Des Moines at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service.
Donna was born on May 25, 1924 near Nevada, Iowa to Dwight and Leota Ray. Donna was proud of the time early in her life that she lived in Washington D.C. and worked for the FBI. She worked for National Travelers Life for 29 years as a Claims Auditor. She loved spending winters in Texas and loved animals.
She will be greatly missed by her daughters, Linda Tweedy, Nancy Fisher and Sally Whitman, grandchildren, Ginny Shannon, Kathy Tweedy, Debbie Berry, Russ Fisher; great-grandchildren, Alex Shannon, Beth Tweedy, Brooklynn Jacobs, Kaylee Tweedy, Na’jm Berry, Kaleb Shannon, Brenden Fisher; great-great-grandchild, Lily Tweedy; cousin, Virginia Thomas; and nephew, Bob Ball.
Donna was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Larry; sisters, Marge Lee and Helen Dykstra; brother, Bob Ray; and her companion of 30 years, Albert Elings.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the Animal Rescue League. Online condolences may be made at www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com.
Laura Abbas Smith
02/21/2011
Sally,
I am so sorry to hear about the death of your mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you. It has been a long time. Hope you are doing well. Feel free to e-mail me if you would like. labbassmith@cox.net. Love, Laura
Parke Ray
02/17/2011
Donna's family,
Sorry to hear of your loss. We always enjoyed the time that we spent with your mom and Al whenever we were together. Sorry we are not able to attend the Service but know that our prayers are with you all.
Parke and Marilyn Ray and Family
Dustin & Cindy Schaefer
02/17/2011
Although no words can really help to ease the loss you bear, just know that you are very close in every thought and prayer.
Anita Thompson
02/17/2011
Linda...So sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I know she left you with a lot of good memories. Anita