Born in Gary, Indiana on July 3, 1952 she was the daughter of the late Edward Charles and LaDoris (Lesselyoung) Bader.
She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Myle Donker; brother, Chuck and sister-in-law Sue of Wisconsin, sister, Julie of Maryland, sister, Lenise of Idaho and several nephews and a niece. She was predeceased by her sisters Karen and Carol. She leaves behind many dear friends and acquaintances that she met along the way.
Claire retired from the United States Military Academy at West Point, New York where she held various positions. Claire was full of life and adventure, loved to travel and had been to Europe, South America, Japan, Canada and various USA destinations.
Claire will be remembered for her kindness, her patience and her ability to reach out to all people with a smile and an openness that made those who knew her cherish her friendship. She will be missed dearly. Memorial contributions in honor of Claire can be made to St. Jude.
Friends will be received on Tuesday, December 10, 2019 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the David T. Ferguson Funeral Home, 20 North Street, Washingtonville, New York.
