Donna Rae Ferris

The world lost a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and sister, Donna Rae Ferris on August 22, 2022. Donna never stopped battling metastatic breast cancer, and never let it keep her from doing what she did best - being the rock of support for her family. Donna passed peacefully in her home surrounded by her family, cherished by all.

“A Mothers Embrace

Full of strength, bringing us home

None like my mother”

-Kyrene Clarke to mother, Donna, Mother’s Day 2022

Donna was born in Choteau, Montana, on February 25th, 1963. After graduating from Choteau High School, Donna earned a Pharmacy degree from the University of Montana. Donna abbreviated her career to embrace the toughest job of all - mothering five beautiful children. Having relocated to Colorado twenty-two years ago Donna quickly became a staple in the Colorado swimming community, with all five of her children eventually competing at the collegiate level of swimming. Throughout her life Donna touched every soul she met with her magnanimous heart, delightful humor, and contagious smile. Those fortunate to meet her will never forget her.

Donna is survived by her husband and life partner, Thomas Clarke; children Kelsey, Kyrene (spouse Lincoln), Ian, Allana, and Catriona; mother, Darlene Larkin Ferris; sisters Jacquelyn Pourroy, Barbara Selby and Diane Ferris. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald T. Ferris.

Friends are invited to share memories and celebrate the wonderful life of Donna on September 10th at the Choteau Country Club in Choteau, Montana, and September 16th at the Clarke Residence in Colorado Springs. Please reach out to the Ferris/Clarke families for more information.

In lieu of flowers or gifts please donate to one of the following organizations: Choteau Lions Club Swim Pool (www.choteaulions.club), Metavivor (www.metavivor.org), or Breast Cancer Research Foundation (www.bcrf.org).

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.MtViewMortuary.com for the Ferris and Clarke families.