Dona D. Parks (73), of Camp Crook, SD., formerly of Billings and Miles City, MT, passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with complications from surgery in Denver, CO. at UC Health Hospital on Nov. 19, 2019, with her family by her side.
Dona was born Nov. 2, 1946, in Miles City, MT and grew up in Kinsey on her parents’ ranch. She attended Kinsey School through 8th grade and graduated from Custer County High School in 1964. Following high school, Dona completed Beauty School in Miles City, where she gained a love for unique hairstyles and makeup.
She began working as a beautician and spent the majority of her life as a Mary Kay Cosmetic consultant, where she made many lifelong friends and continued her love for lipstick. While continuing to work, being a mother first, Dona proudly raised her three daughters; Charlie, Tawni, and Jaci. Dona also worked various other jobs, including retail at Corral West and the service industry, where she loved visiting and teasing her customers with her feisty attitude right up to her retirement in 2014. Dona moved multiple times throughout her life, lastly residing in Camp Crook since 2009.
In her younger years, she enjoyed shooting pool, bowling, and playing softball. Dona always loved sports. She had a deep passion for Pepsi, sweets, popcorn, and the game of Baseball, and could tell you the stats of every player and each team’s records. Recently, her time outside was limited due to health, but she still enjoyed getting outside and taking care of her yard, planting flowers, and watching the grandkids play. During her last few years, Dona loved seeing her grandchildren, watching TV, and crocheting, especially baby blankets, which she made for the local babies of Camp Crook.
Dona’s spunkiness, say whatever she wants, live the way she wants attitude will be greatly missed by all. She was a strong woman, though she experienced many hardships she always faced the world with her chin held high, and we are very saddened to have her leave us so soon.
Dona is survived by daughter Jacalynn Parks (Jake) Miller; daughter Tawni (Ryan) Cordell and 3 grandchildren Kimber, Kynlee, and Barrett; granddaughter Kailynn (Eric) Cordova and 2 great-granddaughters, Charlie and Madisyn; grandsons Aarren and Zach Aiken. She was preceded in death by daughter Jeanette “Charlie” Atwater; brother Dennis Hockett; brother Buck Lebie; mother Alice Lebie; and father Donald Lebie.
Graveside service will be held in Forsyth, MT. on Dec. 6 at 2 pm with Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home, and a Celebration of Life will be held Dec. 7 in Camp Crook, SD. from 2-4 pm.
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Punky Mann says
Rest In Peace Dona. Prayers for the family
Sandy McFarland Hays says
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Sending prayers to all of her family.
jane denzin says
So sorry for your loss. You must have many great memories of your Mom. Mick and Jane
Jordan and Natasha Lebie says
Love you guys. Our prayers will be with all of you.
Aunt Donna will be missed <3
Bonnie mace says
Sorry to hear about dona. She will be missed rest in peace. Prayers to the famly
Roberta Morgan Rickman says
Dona and I shared an apartment when Charlie and my son were little. I always admired her tenacity. My condolences to her family.
Karen Bauer says
I met your mother when we lived in Billings and will forever remember her as a wonderful, kind and caring person. I lost touch with her when she moved to Camp Crook, but am so happy to hear that she was near family. Your mother was a terrific person. Condolences to her family.
Suzanne Perez says
Donna was a true friend. She will be missed. Cherish the memories!
Doug Benge says
Dona was a classmate. Always lively and fun seemed to always be happening around her. Very sorry to see another of the old gang go. Best wishes to the family.
Brenda Witkowski says
Jaci, Jake and family,
I am so sorry about the loss of your momma! Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs to you during this difficult time. Please let me know if you need anything.
Tracy Cwiklinski says
Sorry to hear she has left us. She was an awesome woman. I looked foward to visiting with her every year when we came to Camp Crook. She will be missed.
With heavy hearts
John & Tracy…from Indiana