Bobbie Jean Donaldson Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Bobbie Jean Donaldson of Scottsdale, Arizona, who passed away on January 17, 2021, at the age of 92, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Robert Gibbons and Annie Mae Gibbons; her husband John Donaldson; her daughter Denise Thomason; and her siblings, Betty Hawkins and David Gibbons.
She is survived by: her sons, Gary Donaldson (Joanne) of Mesa and Scott Donaldson (Mary) of Scottsdale; her siblings, Margaret McClain (David) and John Gibbons of Tucson; her sister-in-law Glenda "Bunny" Gibbons of Douglas; and her grandchildren, Erika Thomason (Jason Purcell) of Lahaina, HI, Douglas Donaldson, Dillan Donaldson of Gilbert, Carter Donaldson of Scottsdale, Kevin Donaldson of Phoenix, Stephanie Klem (Matt) of Glendale, Eric Shamblin of Scottsdale and Brian Powers of Phoenix. She is also survived by numerous cousins, nieces, nephews, and great grandchildren.
Once the COVID-19 pandemic ends, an appropriate celebration of life will be announced where we can raise a Fireball in her honor and party like its 2019.
In lieu of flowers, the family recommends memorial donations be made in her honor to The Sun Devil Club Wings of Gold fund, which supports all of ASU's women's athletic teams. Donations can be made online at http://www.sundevilclub.com, or checks can be mailed to the The Sun Devil Club / Wings of Gold Fund, at P.O. Box 872205, Tempe AZ 85287.
