Donna Rae Howe was born on May 20, 1937 in Oregon City, Oregon and passed away on January 25, 2025 in her home in Dallas, Oregon.
When Donna was 15 years old she met her future husband, Garold. Nine months later they were married on November 17, 1953 in North Howell, Oregon. After Garold returned from the Korean War, they started their family.
Donna was very devoted to her family, as her family was very important to her. She was a loving wife for 71 years, and a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother.
Donna is survived by her husband Garold, loving mother to Gary (Debbie), Rick (Stephanie), Mark (Dorit), Monte (Doni), Susan Boydston, Dale (Debbie) and Teresa (Keith) Harnos. Donna and Garold share 30 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren and 1 great, great grandchild. She is preceded in death by her Father Christian Bullard; Mother Velma (Smith) Sims; Son-in-law Monty Boydston; and Grandson Joshua Boydston.
Graveside service will be held on Thursday, January 30th at 1:00 pm at Restlawn Memory Gardens in Salem, Oregon. Immediately following the service, please share your memories of Donna with the family at Meadow Creek Village, 1401 W. Ellendale Rd., Dallas, Oregon.
Thursday, January 30, 2025
1:00 - 2:00 pm (Pacific time)
Restlawn Memory Gardens & Mausoleum
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