Donna Mae (Billson) Ballard/King Obituary
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donna Mae (Billson) Ballard/King (Happy Valley, Oregon), born in Dickinson, North Dakota, who passed away on January 12, 2021, at the age of 70, leaving to mourn family and friends. Donna was born to Eunice Gullickson and Michael Billson from N.D. She married Thomas D. Ballard August 24th, 1969 in Portland OR. Survived by their 5 daughters and their children, Mickie Ballard/daughter Shandi, Elizabeth Abrahamson/Baylie and Brice, Donna Ballard/Faith and Austin, Colleen Ballard/Thomas and Taylor and Tamara Ballard/Ajay, Rebekah, Raechelann, Isabella and 6 step children, and 12 grandchildren of Gresham OR. Also survived by brother Kenneth Billson in CA, step-sister Lynn (McCann?) Life partnerJohn Hammond of V. WA. and care giver Jeff Howard of Happy Valley OR.
Preceded in death by husband Thomas Ballard, husband Gary King, Mother and Father.
Donna was a busy woman who loved to be on the go and was not afraid to get her hands dirty either picking berry's, fixing cars or minor home repairs. She was witty and sharp, made everyone laugh or at least smile in her presence. She loved bright colors and her wardrobe showed it. Mom, you will be greatly missed, we love you.
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