Donna Christine Wellman

Donna C. Wellman, age 56, of Chandler AZ, passed away peacefully in her husband's embrace on January 30, 2014, following a lifelong challenge with congenital heart issues. Born in Philadelphia, she attended Bloomsburg University and Brigham Young University. Donna and her husband Tom were married at the LDS Jordan River Temple 31 years ago. Following their wedding, they lived in Hawaii for most of their lives and had a great love and respect for the Hawaiian culture. She will be deeply missed by her family and friends for her calm demeanor, patience, and grace. Aside from a deep love for her family, Donna had many interests. She was a wonderful cook and her Italian dinners were always a hit. She was an avid fan of Rick Springfield, through which she had many friends. She loved football, philosophy, music, art, poetry, religion, and teaching. In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son David and his wife Lindsay of Pennsylvania; hanai brother Edward of Chandler; sister Sandra of Pennsylvania; and cousins, in-laws, nieces, nephews, and hanai family throughout the country. In lieu of flowers, the family recommends contributions to the Children's Heart Foundation (http://www.ChildrensHeartFoundation.org), the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (http://www.JDRF.org), or the Thomas and Donna Wellman Charitable Foundation (c/o WFA, 1000 Chesterbrook Ave., Berwin, PA 19312.) The dates for Celebrations of Life, which will be held in Pennsylvania and Hawaii in March and April, respectively, have not yet been set. Me ke aloha pumehana! A me Ka aloha pau'ole!

Arrangements under the direction of Valley of the Sun Mortuary & Cemetery, Chandler, AZ.