Mary Daria Donaldson |
| Posted 2009-05-12 by Williams-Grand Canyon News |
| Mary Daria Donaldson was called to her eternal reward Sept. 4, [2008] after a long illness. Her family attended to her in her last days and hours. Mary was born in a small village outside of Leon de Los Aldama, Guanajuato, Mexico, San Miguel de Allende on December 18, 1911. Mary was a strong advocate for education and sacrificed to provide her sons every opportunity to get an education. Having herself only completed the third grade; she later on received her General Education Diploma at Northern Arizona University and also received her citizenship. As a mother she provided strong and unwavering spiritual guidance set an example to her sons. Mary was very active in many community service organizations including the American Legion, Senior Companions, Guadalupanas, Catholic Daughters of America, and many others. Everyone who came in contact with Mary knew there was something special about her. She was a quiet, humble and unassuming person. Her life was dedicated to and inspired by Our Lady of Guadalupe. Her strength through life and up to the moment of her departure was centered in the Most Holy Rosary. She will be missed. The consolation is, she is with the Virgin Mary and Her Son, Jesus, who she served and longed to join. It is impossible to sum up Mary's life of giving and caring in such a short space. She wanted her exit from this life to be very private and unannounced. But as in her life of community service, news of her departure seemed to spread across the community. Mary was preceded in death by her brothers Esiquio, John and her sister, Jesse. She is survived by her two sisters Anna and Lucy; three sons, Joseph Clinton, former Mayor of Flagstaff, George David, and John Ronald; a step-son, Robert Claude; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the scholarship endowment fund as a remembrance in her name at Coconino Community College for kids who may never have an opportunity for an advanced education. Please send contributions to Coconino Community College; Mary Donaldson Scholarship Endowment; 2800 S. Lone Tree Road; Flagstaff, Arizona 86004-2701. Services were held Sept. 11 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church. A Funeral Mass followed by interment was held at Calvary Cemetery Sept. 15. Published Thursday, September 18, 2008 Williams-Grand Canyon News. ~~~~~~~~~~ Norvel Owens Mortuary, Flagstaff, Arizona Mary Daria Donaldson (December 18, 1911 - September 4, 2008) Mary Daria Donaldson was called to her eternal reward on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at 12:30AM after a long illness. Her family attended to her in her last days and hours. Mary was born in a small village outside of Leon de Los Aldama, Guanajuato, Mexico, San Miguel de Allende on December 18, 1911. Mary was a strong advocate for education and sacrificed to provide her sons every opportunity to get an education. Having herself only completed the third grade; she later on received her General Education Diploma at Northern Arizona University and also received her citizenship. As a mother she provided strong and unwavering spiritual guidance and example to her sons. Mary was very active in many community service organizations including the American Legion, Senior Companions, Guadalupanas, Catholic Daughters of America, and many others. Everyone who came in contact with Mary knew there was something special about her. She was a quiet, humble and unassuming person. Her life was dedicated to and inspired by Our Lady of Guadalupe. Her strength through life and up to the moment of her departure was centered in the Most Holy Rosary. She will be missed. The consolation is, she is with the Virgin Mary and Her Son, Jesus who she served and longed to join. It is impossible to sum up Mary's life of giving and caring in such a short space. She wanted her exit from this life to be very private and unannounced. But as in her life of community service, news of her departure seemed to spread across the community. Mary was preceded in death by her brothers Esiquio, John and her sister, Jesse. She is survived by her two sisters Anna and Lucy; three sons, Joseph Clinton, former Mayor of Flagstaff, George David, and John Ronald; a step-son, Robert Claude; six grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to the scholarship endowment fund as a remembrance in her name at Coconino Community College for kids who might never have an opportunity for an advanced education. Please send contributions to Coconino Community College; Mary Donaldson Scholarship Endowment; 2800 S. Lone Tree Road; Flagstaff, Arizona 86004-2701. Services are as follows: Rosary, Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 7:00PM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 124 South Kendricks Street. The Funeral Mass followed by interment at Calvary Cemetery will be held on Monday, September 15, 2008 at 11:00AM at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church at 124 South Kendricks Street. May our mother, relative and friend rest in the Peace of Christ.. See Also: Find A Grave |
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