Prayers for peace from family of John Roach (son of Marilou & Ralph Roach)

I met Donna when we were both at DDES. She trusted me to drive us to work in the snow, as she was terrified of it. Infectious smile and bright outlook and laughter. She will be sorely missed.

I met Donna working in Bell Plaza on 3 different United Way campaigns.  She made work enjoyable. She was a wise counsel, a partner in all we did, she was a friend. She did so much for so many that never knew of her efforts and care.  She has left her mark, she really made life better with all that she did or said. That smile... Thank you. Donna for being you.

 Donna, 
I think of you every day and your contribution to humanity. 
I will love you forever friend.

I met Donna while working at the phone company in Downtown Bell Plaza.  She was a great and wonderful person to have worked with.  She will be greatly missed in this world, my prayers and blessing go out to her family.

I met Donna when I worked at the phone company.  She was so helpful when I became a new secretary on the Executive Floor and would always give me that big smile when I came around the corner with another question! I was lucky to have known her and will miss her greatly.

I met Donna while working in the Exchange Building. I remember Donna as being helpful and generous with her smiles!  Her family and friends have lost a special lady.

I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of Donna.  I met her when we worked in the Exchange Building and then again in Bell Plaza.  She was a wonderful person and will be greatly missed.

My heartfelt thoughts go out to Donna's family and friends, and to Donna's most loved David. 
David has been Donna's "rock" through her many months of fighting the cancer. I saw Donna's strength many years ago when we became friends at the good ol' telephone company and I saw her strength over and over as she battled cancer. She was a warrior. 
Her strength and friendship will live in my heart forever.

Donna worked for me at USWEST.  I enjoyed working with her and she was a great, loyal employee.  We live in West Seattle as did she and we saw her after retirement in local restaurants.  We will miss her.

I worked with Donna at Pacific Northwest Bell and U S WEST and knew her for many years.  She was a very friendly person and will be missed.  I also enjoyed getting together with her for lunch following retirement.  I will miss her and was sorry that she endured so much pain.

Margie Winter

I worked with Donna at Pacific Northwest Bell and U S WEST when we were both located on the Executive Floor. Donna had a great sense of humor and a great smile.  We had many conversations over our morning coffee and discovered we both had a love for dogs and talked often about our "canine" children.  I remember how distraught she was when one of her dogs became ill and needed surgery.  We consoled one another when she found out that there was nothing that could be done to prolong the dogs life and she had to make the difficult decision to have it put to sleep.  She had great compassion and love for the many dogs she shared her home with during her life.  Rest in peace, Donna.  You will be missed.

I became friends with Donna when we worked close to each other at Bell Plaza with USWest, later Qwest.  So enjoyed our daily sharing.  We often walked to Pike Place Market on Fridays with her magnificent red hair aglow and the teasing on the way bringing smiles.  Will never forget that.   Loved her giggle; will miss you dear Donna.  Susie White

OBITUARY

Donna M. Grafalo Smoak

April 6, 1946 – October 5, 2015

Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home

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