Donna Elias of Yuma AZ went to be with the Lord on July 21, 2021. Donna was born June 24, 1940 to Dallas and Adele Comstock in Mason City Iowa. She was the youngest of 2 siblings. They Moved to Yuma, AZ 1953 and graduated from Yuma High School in 1958. She attended Nursing School in St. Louis MO. for 1 year and transferred to the University of Arizona, where she met the love of her life Arthur Elias who she married and was married to for 60 years. She attended and graduated from Arizona Western College from the School of Nursing with her degree in Nursing.
Donna worked for Yuma Regional Medical Center for 10 years as a Registered Nurse which was her lifetime goal. She went on to work for Southwest Eye Surgery Center for 20 years before retiring. She attended Calvary Lutheran Church for more than 70 years and loved her Church and Jesus with her whole heart. Donna Loved her family, she was an accomplished musician, she enjoyed genealogy, photography, and was an avid scuba diver, and loved to travel. Donna never failed to attend her grandchildren’s events and took many, many photos.
Donna is survived by her spouse Arthur Elias, children, Renee (Jeff) Libkie, Darrick (Teresa) Elias, and Tracy Elias. Grand children Justin Elias, Kaitlyn Elias, Bailey Elias, Maggie Elias, Katelyn Youso, and Kayse Dower. Great Grand children, Bria Murray, Kierly Murray and David Murray. Her brother Lynn (Naomi) Comstock, their children Angela Bell, Brian Comstock, and James Comstock. Niece Yvonne Callahan, Mark Golden, and Christina Stewart.
Donna is preceded in death by her father and mother Dallas and Adele Comstock.
The family would like to thank her Pastor Michael Kessler from Calvary Lutheran Church, for all his support and prayers.
Service for Donna Elias will be held July 29, 2021 at 4:00 PM, with reception following in fellowship hall. Officiated by Pastor Michael Kessler at:
Calvary Lutheran Church
711 S. Seventh Ave.
Yuma, AZ. 85364
Pallbearers:
Darrick Elias, Justin Elias, Jeff Libkie, David Murray, Ramiro Marquez Jr, and Anthony Hickey.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the following:
American Cancer Society
American Heart Association
Yuma Regional Medical Center Cardiac Center
Calvary Lutheran Church
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.johnsonmortuaryyuma.com for the Elias family.
