March 23, 1921 - July 31, 2017
Donna Mae Graedel Obituary
Donna was born in Erie, Pennsylvania, to Charles and Leona Humble on March 23, 1921. She moved to the West Coast in 1938. On August 25, 1951, she married Calvin Graedel Jr. and moved to Odessa, Washington, to live on the Graedel Family Farm. In Odessa, she worked as a cosmetologist for 22 years and owned and operated a salon. She practiced cosmetology for over 32 years. In 1974, she moved to Spokane, Washington, and bought the Nelson home at 104 W. Sumner Ave. She worked for St. Augustine Roman Catholic Church for 23 years caring for the priests and the parish. She was a member of St. John's Cathedral and belonged to the Altar Guild where she also was the wedding coordinator. In 2005, Calvin and Donna moved to Harbor Crest Retirement Community in Spokane. In 2014, Donna moved to Gig Harbor, Washington, to live with her grandson, Hal Haase and his wife, Ronda Haase. She is survived by her son Calvin Graedel III. Her husband Calvin Gradel Jr. and daughter Judith Sheeran preceded her in death. Donna had five grandchildren, Heidi Farnam, Hal Haase, Koley Haase, Kris Sheeran and Tana Graedel; seven great-grandchildren, Justin Pukitus, Jerad Pukitus, Hilari Haase, Jori Haase, Ciera Haase, Kailey Briggs and Grasie Sheeran; and two great-great-grandchildren, Claire Pukitus and Jeremiah Briggs. Donna's passion was caring for her husband and family. She loved cooking for her family, trying new restaurants, watching Gonzaga basketball, the Seahawks, Mariners and Spokane Indians. She left an impression on all who had the pleasure of meeting her. She will be missed but never forgotten. Services will be held on August 26 at 3 p.m. at the Sunset Chapel, Fairmount Memorial Park, 5200 W. Wellesley Ave., Spokane, WA 99205. Please make memorial donations to Our Sisters Closet, 930 N. Monroe St., Spokane, WA, 99201.
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