Donna Louise Harris

Donna Louise Harris was born in Powell, WY August 8, 1937 to Orville and Betty Yonts. She

was born into eternal life on July 6, 2022 in Hemet, CA. She was a beloved daughter, sister,

mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Donna is survived by her brother Michael Yonts,

five children, James, Jack, Darrel, Deborah, and Jo Anne, 11 grandchildren, and 7 great

grandchildren.

Donna and her family moved to Rosemead, CA where she attended high school, met her

husband, and had five children. She held several jobs while raising her family and was active in

the local PTA, Cub Scouts, and the US Power Squadron. The family enjoyed boating, camping,

and fishing.

When her children were grown Donna followed her lifelong calling to join the ministry attending

the University of Dubuque Theological Seminary earning a Masters of Divinity degree. In

January 1990 she was ordained in her home parish, the First Presbyterian Church of Baldwin

Park CA. Donna became pastor of two churches in rural Illinois: Faith Presbyterian Church in

Niota IL, and United Methodist Church in Colusa IL. In 1993 Donna was awarded a Certificate

of Commendation from the President of the United States for her exceptional efforts and spirit

of self-sacrifice during the Mississippi River Floods of 1993.

Donna was a caring mother, her children always came first. She would always listen and give

her feedback without judgement. She encouraged her children to grow each and every day.

Donna approached her ministry in similar fashion, her parishioners came first. She organized

events, took church members on adventures, and encouraged them to grow each and every

day in their spiritual life.

A memorial service to celebrate Donna’s life will be held on July 18, 2022 at 1:00 PM at the

McWane Family Funeral Home in Hemet, CA. Donna will be buried in Crown Hill Cemetery

located in Powell, WY. Internment services are pending.