1935 – 2022
With heavy hearts, we are saddened to announce the passing of Donna Terry, on July 14/2022 at the age of 87 years. She passed away peacefully in the Red Deer hospital. Donna was born February 2, 1935, to Robert and Mildred David in Moosejaw, Saskatchewan.
Donna was born into a busy family where she was the youngest of four children. Donna grew up on a farm near Eastend, Saskatchewan. Following her sister’s footsteps, Donna sought education in healthcare and graduated as a Registered Nurse from the Grey Nuns Hospital in Regina, Saskatchewan. This new career would have Donna move west working in Williams Lake, Revelstoke, and Vancouver, British Columbia, before taking a job in Norman Wells, North West Territories. It was here that Donna she met her husband of 59 years, George Terry.
George and Donna married and settled in Olds where they had three sons. While raising and caring for the family, Donna continued to work as a nurse till her retirement. Donna was passionate about serving her community, therefore was an active member of the United Church for many years, as well as Oil Wives and Eagle Hill Sewing Circle. Donna enjoyed quilting, camping, and spending time with family and friends, doing all with her beautiful smile.
Donna is survived by her husband, George of Olds, AB; sons, David of Olds, AB, Karl of Airdrie, AB, and Jason (Kelly) and their son, Jacob of Calgary, AB; sister, June David of Vancouver, BC; brother, Lloyd David of Eastend, SK; sister-in-law, MaryAnne David of Medicine Hat, AB; as well as numerous nieces and nephews, extended family and friends. Donna was predeceased by her parents, Robert and Mildred David; brother, Stan of Eastend, SK, and sister-in-law, Betty of Eastend, SK. In keeping with Donna’s wishes, no formal funeral will be held.
Condolences, memories, and photos may be shared and viewed at www.heartlandfuneralservices.ca. Arrangements in care of Heartland Funeral Services Ltd. (Olds), Olds, Alberta. Phone: 403.507.8610
