“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race. I have kept the faith” 2Timothy, 4.7.
Donna was eagerly awaiting the next adventure and anticipating what lie just beyond with her family and friends. She was born and raised in Lincoln, NE, graduated from Northeast High in 1977 and attended SCC. She began her career at First National Bank in the Trust Dept. which is now US Bank in March 1978, she was just short of 42 years. She had a great career with the “Bank” through its many versions. She loved the people with whom she worked and her customers, many which became great friends. Donna also worked for 40 years at Pershing Auditorium and then Pinnacle Bank arena. She enjoyed the camaraderie with her fellow employees. She was a lifelong member of Faith Lutheran Church and on Alter Guild. Her passions include horses, flowers, family and enjoyed sports. Donna will be remembered for her beautiful laugh and always willing to help others. She loved being involved with Arabian horses and showed her mare Kallie and made lifelong friends through the horses. She attended UNL football games and was always fun at the “tailgates”. Donna was never married but held some children in such high regard to call them daughter and grandchildren which was a bonus to her.
Donna was diagnosed with Mesothelioma lung cancer in March 2019. She fought a valiant fight against a horrible disease that is only caused by exposure to asbestos. She endured chemo-therapy and immuno-therapy. She was not giving up and kept such a positive attitude. Consulted with the Mayo Clinic expert in Arizona, worked tirelessly with the doctors of Southeast Nebraska Cancer Center. Donna was able to be in her home which she loved and was surrounded by her loving family when she passed.
She is survived by her brother Dave (Nancy) Grant of Davey, NE, Sister Dixie (Randy) Johnson of Lincoln, Nieces, Lisa (Dean) Fryda & Kim Grant of Davey, Jennifer (Brian) Schrage of Ceresco, Great Nieces and Nephews, Savannah Gress, Sedonah Fryda, Tyler Egger, Grant Henderson. Bonus Daughter, Tina Scott & Bonus Grandchildren, Arayana & Whittany Williams & Camren Scott. Preceded in death by her Parents Boyd & Lora Grant & Brother Denis.Visitation Sunday February 9 from 12am-5pm and Family to receive friends from 2-4 PM at the funeral home.
Visitation Sunday February 9 from 12pm-5pm and Family to receive friends from 2-4 PM.
Memorials are suggested to American Cancer Society Hope Lodge or to the Family for later donation.
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