Birth date: Jun 6, 1945 Death date: Feb 28, 2008
Mrs. Donna R. VanderKooi (Ge-zhah-ta-win-kwa "Sunshine Woman"), age 62, on Thursday afternoon, February 28, 2008, went home to be with her Savior, who so lovingly prepared her special mansion. She was born June 6, 1945 in East St. Read Obituary
Ill never forget you grandma ever, i love you & even 9 years later im still thinking of you. Rest in paradise grandma
Jack,Alexis & Andrina,
I am truly sorry about Donna's passing. And I am sorry that I was not able to come to the funeral home and attend her funeral, I am down south on vacation. Please know that I am thinking and praying for all of you guys...Donna was a wonderful, beautiful person, and I am very blessed to have the opportunity to work with her all those years. Take care of each other and let us know if theres anything at all that we (her pharmacy friends)can do for you guys.
Sincerely,
Emy Beach Matt 5:4##imported-begin##Emy Beach##imported-end##
Dear Jack:
What a elegant lady Donna was. How fitting to have the name of "Sunshine Woman", always a smile and never a complaint of discomfort. She was truly a lady of style. Reach out to the support group Jack, we are here for you in time of grief,she was more worried about you than herself. We will miss her smiling face. Sincerely,Lynn Wright##imported-begin##Lynn and Jerry Wright##imported-end##
Donna worked with me in the pharmacy area, she was a wonderful person, She always stopped to talk with us when she was in the store. Our prayers are with you, her family.##imported-begin##Louise & Ernie Escareno##imported-end##
Highschool friend. Have fond memories of our friendship.##imported-begin##Tom Clarke##imported-end##
You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers at your time of grief.Donna was a wonderful person and will be missed by many.
We love you Jack..
Kim, Mark & Norma Schwing##imported-begin##Kim Fuller##imported-end##
Grandma you have allways been a part of my life and i just want to say that you will allways be in my mind and my heart.when i went to you'r visitation i cried when i saw you!and i cant not help but think of you as a very strong an dnice women.i LOVE YOU SO much.i love you so much i dont think you even know how much i love you! and you will always be runing thrugh my mind even thoe i have other things on my mind you will be one of those!and all i can think is you'r in a better safe home!you are in a good home with Jesus an dgod and a whole lot of ohrs that i dont want to list but i just want you to know i love you and you have been like a real grandma to me and i cant help but cry now! I LOVE YOU SOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH grandma!
Love forever and
always Ah-Lee-Ya!##imported-begin##Ah-lee-ya Pastor##imported-end##
Dear Jack & family,
You are in my heart, thoughts, and prayers today & the days to come. I know this must be a most difficult time for all of you. Jack, I want you to know that I am especially here for you. As part of the Cancer Support Group, I'm sure you already know that.
Donna was a very special lady. She was a sweet friend to many. I will always remember our times at Camp Bluebird, especially. She loved being there and always had such a good time there too. She leaves a huge empty place at Tuesday night's CA Support Group. So, you need to fill that spot now. We all want to give YOU special support through the days ahead.
And, Jack, thanks also for the great party you and Donna gave us at the race track. You were a wonderful host and she was such a gracious hostess - both of you wanting to make the evening special for all of us. And that you both did. Memories....
God bless you, Jack. You are loved.
As Always, A Friend on the Journey,
Bea Acordagoitia##imported-begin##Bea Acordagoitia##imported-end##
Jack and family, our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Donna was a very special women to us all. She never gave up fighting. I will miss the times in the summer being outside talking with her and asking her how to take care of my flowers. To the boys she will always be Grandma Donna. she is greatly loved by all who new her.##imported-begin##Roy, Missy, Gavin and Spencer Anderson##imported-end##
When seeing Donna out and about , (usually at Meijer) she always had a smile on her face , and it was always a joy to speak with her. She was truely a "Sunshine Woman". The old neighborhood has lost another very special mother. I am sure her and Judy are together looking over all us kids and preparing a special place for us all for when we meet again.##imported-begin##Michelle Bergin ( Frishett )##imported-end##
