Donna M. Colbert

Donna M. Colbert, 87, of Fort Wayne passed away January 26, 2020 at Apple Ridge Assisting Living. Donna was born October 19, 1932 in Poneto, IN, a daughter of the late Donald B. and Emma M. (Abend) Colbert. She was a 1950 graduate of Bluffton High School and she received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Music and Business from Taylor University and her Master of Science Degree in Business Education from Indiana University. Donna worked for Indiana University from 1966 to 1979. Previously she taught at Faith Christian Academy for five years. She spent fourteen years as a missionary in Sierra Leone and Zaire. She was a member of Brookside Church and the Christian Business and Professional Women. Surviving are her brothers, Michael (Marilyn) Colbert and Kay Colbert; nephews, Dave (Renee) Colbert; Jeff (Candy) Colbert; Chad Colbert; Bruce (Becky) Colbert; nieces, Rhonda (Tom) Timbrook; and Shay Colbert. Preceded in death by sister-in-law, Sharon Colbert and sister, Anna Louise Colbert. Funeral service is 10:00 AM Friday, January 31, 2020 at D. O. McComb & Sons Lakeside Park Funeral Home 1140 Lake Avenue with visitation from 9:00 AM until time of service. Visitation also from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Burial at Covington Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Brookside Church.