Dona passed away in the Foothills Hospital in Calgary from a stroke.

She will be missed by all her family who loved her deeply: Her husband Harold. Her daughter Liesl Heidinger & husband Frazer Johnston, granddaughter Keira & grandson Garrett. Her son Devin & wife Diana, grandsons Ronin & Zachary, granddaughters Matilda & Everly. Her daughter Janet (Newans) Prime & Husband Murray Prime, grandsons Curtis, Neil & Alex. Her sister & brother-in-law Marilyn & Eric Jenkins. Sister-in-law Margaret Leavens

Dona was predeceased by her parents Harold & Alda Leavens & her brother Merle.

Dona was a loving, caring person with a bright, beautiful smile and an upbeat personality. Everyone liked Dona instantly.

Dona & Harold Celebrated their 50th Wedding anniversary Aug 12, 2022. Dona wore the wedding gown she had worn 50 years before, no alterations were required.

Dona was born on a farm near Weyburn, SK.

She graduated from nursing in 1970 and worked in the Regina General hospital for 7 years. In 1977 she moved to Redvers, SK where she continued her nursing career part time, which allowed her time to care for her young family. In 1990 she became the Home Services Coordinator for Cannington Home Care. The family moved to Kamloops, BC in 1994. Dona quit nursing, and worked with her husband in their family entertainment business until 2018.

After retiring life was about family & grand kids. Dona loved babies. Her children gave her 6 beautiful grand babies for her to enjoy. Dona liked gardening, flowers, and traveling. Trips included every Canadian province, most US states, several trips to Mexico, a few European countries, New Zealand, China & some cruises.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to UNICEF Canada - UNICEF Ukraine Emergency Fund.

Published by Kamloops This Week on Oct. 6, 2022.

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