Donna Jean Scaggs-Ward, 94, passed away on October 4, 2025. She was born on November 17, 1930 in the small town of Powhattan, Kansas. After living in the Central Valley of California for most of her life she moved to Sun Lakes, Arizona in 1995.
Donna’s greatest joy was spending time with family and friends and had a gift for nurturing deep and long lasting relationships. She also had a great many talents and hobbies. She was an accomplished tole painter, seamstress and decorator and kept a beautiful home and garden for many years. She also loved playing cards with her friends and working crossword and jigsaw puzzles.
Donna is survived by her son Dan Scaggs of Mesa, Arizona and her daughter Suzanne and son-in-law Gary Siefker of Phoenix, Arizona. She was blessed with five grandchildren, Margaret, Daniel, Kenneth, Thomas and Dani and 10 great grandchildren.
Donna will be laid to rest along with her late husband, Kenneth at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona. No formal services are held at this time.
