FERCH THOMPSON, Donna Mae

Kingman Daily Miner, Kingman, AZ - Published on June 27, 2014 - Donna Mae Ferch Thompson passed away peacefully June 23, 2014, at the TLC Care Center in Henderson, Nev. Donna was born April 11, 1926, in Charles City, Iowa, but moved to Arizona in 1981. She spent the last five years in the TLC Care Center. Donna is survived by her three daughters, Terri Thompson of New York, Judy French of Kingman and Stacy Bowers of Las Vegas; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. While Donna lived in Charles City, she worked as a receptionist for a dentist. She worked for a while at Our Market in Dolan Springs and finished her working career at the Dollar Saver in Kingman. Donna was an active member of the Valle Vista Community Church. She especially enjoyed preparing for the women's luncheons and assisting with the children's' Bible class. Donna was an avid animal lover and wrote an article for the church newsletter entitled "Tall-Tails." Donna was a creative writer as well as an amazing artist. Donna touched many lives over the years and will be sorely missed, but her family takes comfort in the knowledge that she is finally at peace and is with her heavenly Father. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 1, at the Valle Vista Community Church.