DonEtte D. Harold

DonEtte D. Harold, 86, of Fort Wayne, IN, passed away September 6, 2025. She was born on October 8, 1938, in Rockford, IL, the daughter of the late Robert and Dorothy (Gleasman) Bushaw . DonEtte married Robert Harold on December 21, 1963, in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

DonEtte was employed through Fort Wayne Community Schools for 45 years before retiring in 2006. DonEtte enjoyed her cat, Dustee, bike riding, reading and performing with Bower North Productions. She joined the dinner theatre performance company in 1988 and performed at various events until 2020.

DonEtte’s family consisted of her nephew, Robert Edward Bushaw of WA, as well as her beloved cat, Dustee, and many beloved friends and neighbors.

DonEtte was preceded in death by her loving husband of 41 years, Robert “Bob” Harold, who passed away September 4, 2004, and her brother, Edward Robert Bushaw.

A very special “Thank You” to DonEtte’s friends at Park Place Senior Living, Ashton Creek Rehab and Senior Living and to Parkview Hospice. Your loving care was noticed and deeply appreciated.

In keeping with DonEtte’s wishes there will be no services. Private burial at Covington Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Condolences can be left online at www.mccombandsons.com.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control.