Donna Joann Smelster Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donna Joann Smelster in Tucson, Arizona, born in Minneapolis, Kansas, who passed away on August 5, 2024, at the age of 95, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donna Joann Smelster to show support.
As Donna Joann departs from our midst, her spirit ascends to join the cosmic dance of stars, a shimmering constellation of memories that will forever grace the night sky of the hearts of those who loved Donna Joann. Though Donna Joann may no longer walk beside us, her legacy lives on — a testament to the enduring power of love to transcend the boundaries of time and space.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Andrew Gardner and Rose Lippoldt Gardner; and her child Ashton S. Kingsley. She is survived by: her children, Richard S. Gardner and Carolyn J. Laray. She is also survived by seven grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.
