Doris Irene Donaldson

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Doris Irene Donaldson. A loving and devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother who passed away on December 10, 2024 in Visalia, Ca. at the age of 93. She will be remembered for her warm smiles, her witty sense of humor, and her endless generosity.

She is predeceased by her parents Ernest and Emma Schoonover, husband Hollis Donaldson, son William Joe, 3 grandsons Jeffrey Paul and John Owen Donaldson, and Theodore Gouin III. She is survived by her children John and Diane Donaldson, Ted and Linda Gouin. Also, she leaves 2 Grandchildren (Amy Schaap and Cherene Gouin), and many Great- and Great- Great Grandchildren that she loved dearly.

Doris was born in North Dakota, close to the Canadian border. She moved to San Bernardino, California and married Hollis Donaldson. They raised their 2 children, Linda and John, in Bloomington. Eventually, Doris and Hollis moved to Paradise, California to be near their daughter, Linda. After Hollis passed, Doris moved into a cottage on Linda’s property. Shortly after her move, Paradise had a wildfire destroying the town and Doris, Linda and Ted narrowly escaped with their lives. Unfortunately, Doris lost almost everything she had. After the fire, Doris moved in with her granddaughter, Amy and her husband Tom. She lived happily there with Amy’s family until her death.

Doris: We honor you for who you were and the special things you did that made your life so rewarding and made you such a special woman. Your memories are ours to cherish as we fondly remember you. Keeping you safely tucked in our hearts is where you’ll always stay. May God bless you and welcome you to His home.

Services will be at Montecito Memorial Park Colton, Ca. On January 6, 2024. There will be a graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Followed by a celebration of life at the American Legion Hall in Rialto, Ca.