Viola Victoria O'Donnell

August 16, 1926 - January 23, 2025

Viola Victoria O’Donnell, affectionately known as Vi or Grams, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, at the age of 98.

Born on August 16, 1926, in Sandy, Oregon, Viola was the youngest of nine children of Fred and Eleanor Dobberfuhl. She graduated from Silverton High School and went on to become a talented beautician. She later married the love of her life, Herb O’Donnell, with whom she shared many wonderful years before his passing in 1993.

Viola and Herb were the principals of Elk Grove Modular, Inc., developing projects in Elk Grove and Old Town Sacramento, as well as Hidden Springs Mobile Villa in Placerville, where they made their home from 1974 until Viola’s passing.

A woman of grace, kindness, and impeccable style, Viola was a life member of the Shakespeare Club and the Newcomers Club. She had a passion for organizing and participating in fashion shows for both the Shakespeare Club and Cold Springs Golf and Country Club, where she and Herb were members from 1973 to 2020. She loved golfing, traveling, going to church, and spending time with her family, always bringing warmth, laughter, and an open heart to those around her.

She is survived by her two sons, Jeff and Tim O’Donnell, along with multiple grandchildren and great-grandchildren who will forever cherish her love and wisdom.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 23, at 1:00 PM at First Lutheran Church in Placerville to honor and celebrate her incredible life.

Viola will be remembered as a loving mother, grandmother, and friend— always ready for a good time, a heartfelt conversation, or a well-dressed entrance. Her spirit of joy, elegance, and generosity will live on in the hearts of all who knew her.