Donna B. Freimark, 90, was under hospice care at Holy Rosary Healthcare’s Residential Living in Miles City when she passed away on Tuesday April 24, 2018.
Donnabelle Young was born in Baker, Montana on January 19, 1928 to Lloyd and Marjorie Young. She grew up on a farm on the 101 Road south of Baker. She went to high school in Baker by living in a “shack” in town pretty much taking care of herself during the week graduating in 1945.
Donna met LeVern Freimark after he returned from the army. They were married on June 7, 1947. The next day they moved to Miles City where Vern had a job with the Milwaukee Railroad. Donna was a stay at home mom raising their children LaDonna and Wayne. She was an active member of First Lutheran
Church. After Vern passed away in 1967 she worked as the secretary for the church for over 13 years to support her family. She later worked as a cook at Friendship Villa and the Drop In Center. Donna also did home care and babysitting for many families.
Donna enjoyed embroidering T-towels and pillowcases and was always working on different crafts. She had a green thumb for growing African violets. In later years she read constantly. Mysteries and westerns were her favorites. She also enjoyed jigsaw puzzles and her soap opera. Donna liked playing
pinochle, whist, and hand and foot with family and friends.
Donna was preceded in death by her husband Vern, her parents Lloyd and Marjorie, her brothers Milo, Royal, Charles, and Melvin Young. Also her sister in law Vera Young and her niece Alisha Goertzen.
Donna is survived by her daughter LaDonna and her son Wayne both of Baker, her brother Doyle (Sharon) Young of Billings, her sister in law Marion Young of Miles City and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, April 30, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at First Lutheran Church in Miles City, Montana with interment at Custer County Cemetery followed by a reception at the church. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.
Kay Carlson says
Aunt Donna, I will miss you so much. I enjoyed our phone calls and visiting with you. You will always hold a special place in my heart. With all my love.
Kay
Gene Fougner says
Donna…our church secretary. You were my first experience with a working adult. You taught me to run a steno machine, then the mimeograph and to use white out, etc. This made our Christian Youth newspaper possible. You took time during your job to help me, a teenager discovering my faith through writing, printing and bulk mailing. And I thought of you as a friend and keeper of the church key. Thanks…I’m still connected to all church secretaries since because of you.
Paul Vaagen says
My thoughts and prayers are with you with the loss of your mom
Arlis Bidwell says
Sorry to hear of the death of your mom LaDonna. Prayers and blessings to the whole family.
Arlene Corbin says
LaDonna I’m so sorry to learn of your sorrow. May God hold you in his arms
Williams Family says
The death of a loved one is the most devastating experiences a family can face. At times, the loss may seem unbearable. Please know that there are those who care about you and your family during this difficult time and more importantly Psalm 34:18 tells us that “God is near to those that are broken at heart. Jehovah is the God of all comfort. My prayers are with you and your family.
Diana Stieg says
So sorry to hear of your Mother’s passing..
MaryAnn Hecker says
LaDonna, Our condolences for the loss of your mother. May she rest in peace. May your memories of her sustain you and your brother at this difficult time. John and MaryAnn Hecker
Dale & Cindy Berg says
So sorry about your mom. Our prayers are with you all.