Donna June was born on Wednesday, June 1st, 1938 in Battle Creek, Michigan. She was the daughter of Jack and Grace Swafford. She grew up with her two brothers, Donald and Dean, both of Battle Creek, Michigan. Donna June graduated from Bellevue High School in 1957. After high school, she went on to work at Bell Telephone, Kellogg’s, and for many years with the Department of Defense in Columbus, Ohio, before retiring in 2003 in Menifee, California.
Donna June wed her devoted husband, Robert Jack Rozell Sr. on May 25, 1957, with whom she shared 66 years making loving memories with. Donna June and Robert raised a family of two sons, Randy Lynn and Robert Jack Jr. Family was of the utmost importance to Donna June and Robert, especially in later years. As time went on, Donna and Robert were blessed with grandchildren and great grandchildren that were the focus of their lives.
Donna June is survived by her husband, Robert Jack Rozell Sr.; son Robert Jack Rozell Jr. of San Diego, California; brother Dean Swafford of Plainwell, Michigan; granddaughter Annabelle June Linden (Benjamin Karl Linden), grandson Luis A. Gutierrez (Erin Gutierrez), grandson Anthony Jack Rozell, grandson Joshua Rain Flores-Rozell, great grandchild Kai Naima Gutierrez and her great grandchild Christopher Karl Linden, as well as many cousins, nieces, and nephews. Randy Lynn Rozell, beloved son, preceded Donna June in death in 2009.
Her family loves to talk about how Mom never met a stranger and truly lived her life caring for others. She kept busy renovating furniture, multiple home projects and giving to others. She always had a smile on her face and a kind word on her tongue for any situation. There wasn’t a problem that couldn’t be solved with a prayer, love and a little hard work. Donna June relished in sharing memories and stories with her “besties” back east and was a true Matriarch for her family. She will forever be missed by all who knew her and benefitted from having her in our lives. We Love you, words can never express how deeply you loved, and were loved by all.
In memory of Donna June, please consider contributing to either Rady’s Childrens Hospital or Boys To Men Mentoring of San Diego Charities, both of whom Donna June was very passionate about.
