Memories of Donna Ann Garrett-Oliver

In memory of

Donna Ann Garrett-Oliver

Castle Rock, CO, USA

January 31, 1952 - July 16, 2020

Jan 31, 1952 - Jul 16, 2020

Help keep everyone in the know by sharing this memorial website.

Share

Story

Condolence

Year (Optional)

Location (Optional)

Caption

YouTube/Facebook/Vimeo Link

Caption

Who is in this photo?

Or start with a template for inspiration

About you

What was your relationship to Donna?

Cancel

By posting this memory, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Notice.

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Janet Blethen

I am saddened by the passing of my cousin, Donna. We were born 9 months apart as my mom, Donna's godmother, saw her and wanted a baby of her own. We had lost touch later as adults but am grateful that my sister, Lauren, and I had the opportunity to at least briefly visit in October 2018 with her and her mom, Pearl. How sad that both have now passed.

As children, Donna and I got together when our families had dinners or holiday times together. I remember when we were young we would put on a play for the adults and one time we knocked our heads together - hard! Donna became an RN and during that time my family moved from New Jersey and we didn't reunite in many years.

Families should savor their memories and stay in touch, especially small families like ours, so that we can appreciate the people who have in some way shaped our lives.

Rest in peace, Donna. I wish I had known just how ill you were.

Read More Read Less

Lauren Wooden (Meschke)

So hard to believe that Donna, my cousin, is gone so young. Growing up in New Jersey, Donna Poellot living in River Vale with my Uncle John and Aunt Pearl Poellot and cousin Karen, our family (Meschkes) got together with them growing up a lot. We lived in neighboring Westwood and always had fun getting together. All the girls loved wearing the latest fashions and we all have great photos of miniskirts, boots, fishnets.... you name it.

Over the years we moved away and lost touch with everyone until last year when my sister and I flew to Oklahoma to visit my Aunt and cousins and extended family. I’m incredibly grateful to have gotten to see Donna and my aunt before they died - not realizing either of them were so close to the end.

Life is short and some of us have great challenges to overcome. Donna is now at peace and we feel blessed to have memories of those early days gone by.

Read More Read Less

Roxanne Block

I remember first meeting Donna in
New Jersey. Tara & Chris were little children & Meredith not yet even a
thought ! I didn't get to know Chris well...but did with Tara ( Donna called her Ta !)and oh what a sweet soul she was...and IS ! Donna was an ultra valuable real estate broker & so was I. She was also a registered nurse..frequently caring for patients at night. Neither Lupus nor Cancer was present then. We lost touch through some years and then I heard from her ..how her constant illnesses debilitated her in so many ways...and how brave she must have been to come through it all.
It was on July 16th , the day she died, that I wrote a note to her asking
'What's going on ?' Donna frequently
called me...and we'd share life events
etc...Catching up...I And then I saw
Meredith's post.
I bid 'See you !' to an old friend...who became a tortured being throughout her lifetime. The Lord brought her home in His own time. Be at peace now Donna..at rest without care or pain...
Finally...Love, Roxanne
'

Read More Read Less

Share your sympathy. Send flowers from a local florist to Donna's family or funeral.

Browse sympathy flowers

Roxanne Block

Shared a heart

Steven Zink

Thanks for always being a great Aunt to me and my boys you are missed and now you are back with Mema and PopPop say hi to them for me. Love ya Aunt Donna ❤️

Read More Read Less

Please consider a donation to any cause of your choice.

Learn more & give

Tjuana Boulanger

My heart thoughts and prayers are with Donna’s girls and grandchildren. She was my very first patient in Bartlesville Oklahoma many years ago and we remained friends and in contact all these years. As a matter of fact I received a card from her right before her passing. She was so brave she never mentioned she was in her last steps of her journey. She’s sitting in heaven the whole healthy woman she’s longed to be. Fly high Sister save me a spot at Jesus ‘s table!!!! I’ll see you again some day!!!! 💋💋

Read More Read Less

Meredith Oliver

Are mom will always be there but now in prayer. She did a lot and will be remembered for the little and big blessings she has given to us.

Read More Read Less

Tjuana Boulanger

Meredith Oliver

Comments:

Tjuana Boulanger

Love you precious! Love you precious! Love you precious!

Meredith Oliver

Shared a heart

Comments:

Roxanne Block

love..always needed. My memory of Mom dates back to before you were born Meredith ! Tara ( Ta !) & Chris love..always needed. My memory of Mom dates back to before you were born Meredith ! Tara ( Ta !) & Chris love..always needed. My memory of Mom dates back to... Read more