Donna was born on March 23, 1930 in Garden City, Kansas to Ralph Pierre Beckett and Vera Claire “Bee” Bailey. She was also predeceased by her husband, Donald Franklin Quakenbush (1929-1997), and her brothers Ralph Pierre Jr (Pete), Lawrence Lee (Stub) and Thomas Keith Beckett (Tom). She is survived by her seven children, 10 grandchildren and a growing number of great-grandchildren (https://bit.ly/donna-lou-q).
Donna is an alumna of Colorado Women’s College. As an Air Force bride, she criss-crossed the West with Don and her children; they were stationed in Alaska, Oklahoma, Texas, and twice each in Kansas and Montana. Don was deployed to Tripoli, Libya from 1965-1967. Her life in—and abrupt evacuation from—North Africa with her six young children became the great adventure of her life. When Don retired from the Air Force they found themselves in Colorado, where they raised their seventh and final child.They eventually settled in Loveland, Colorado (1987 - 2022).
Donna was an avid organist, seamstress, and contributed to her community as an active member of the Loveland First United Methodist Church. She was an industrious homemaker and God-loving Christian who lent her grace, empathy and resolute strength to any who needed it. Donna moved to Good Samaritan Village in 1998, a year after her husband’s death. There she lived an independent life quilting, cheering her friends, and doting over her many grandchildren.
A public memorial will be held at 10:00 am on October 22nd, 2022 at Loveland First United Methodist Church, 533 Grant Ave, Loveland, CO 80537.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her name to the American Heart Association (https://www.heart.org/).
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.howemortuary.com for the Quakenbush family.
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