Donna Myers, beloved mother, wife, daughter, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, at the age of 88.
Born on February 27, 1936, in Bismarck, ND, Donna grew up on a large working farm with her three sisters and hard-working parents. On the farm, with her family, she developed a strong work ethic and learned the life skills that would contribute to her success throughout her life.
After graduating from Seattle University, she and her husband Mike, moved to Santa Clara where she began a 40 plus year career in education. During the first half of her career, she was an elementary school teacher and was a principal during the second half.
Donna was a remarkable woman known for her kindness, grace, and unwavering love for her family and friends. She had many special talents including cooking, sewing, knitting, painting, gardening and anything to do with crafts.
She spent many years in The Villages and was active as President of the Flower Club and as a Library Volunteer. She had many friends and was a member of Bunko, Bridge and Golf groups.
She will be deeply missed by her son, Michael, and his wife Helen and her grandchildren Julianne, Michael and Michele.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 19 at 12 p.m. at St. Francis of Assisi Church. The service will be followed by a Celebration of Life at 1:30 p.m. in the Fairway Room at the Clubhouse in the Villages. Friends are encouraged to attend one or both events.
