Donna Corrine McLemore

Donna Corrine (Fay) McLemore

January 16, 1938-April 23, 2014

Donna, beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully at home with her devoted and loving husband of 58 years by her side, in Fall City, WA.

Donna was born to Robert and Aretta Fay in Colville, WA. On January 16, 1938.

She attended Highline High School, and at the age of 18 married the love of her life, Richard, known to many as ‘Tex.’

Their young marriage began as Tex was drafted into the Navy. While enlisted, they welcomed their first son Robert, born at Fort Lawton Military Hospital in Seattle in 1956. After discharge, they returned to Tex’s hometown of Alba Texas, where they welcomed another son Matt, in 1958. Just a few years later they moved their young family and drywall business back to Washington State. In 1962 they welcomed a daughter, Becky.

Donna was a devoted wife and homemaker, spending countless hours making their house a home and gathering spot for all the neighborhood kids. She was a natural with children – loved animals and rescuing those who needed help, and was drawn to the beauty and peacefulness of the outdoors.

She so enjoyed the annual hunting trip to Conconully, WA. While she carried a rifle, she could never shoot anything. Each of us kids have fond memories of ‘hunting the benches’ with mom while watching the deer and listening to the rustling of the trees.

She was a kind and gentle person all around.

She spent many willing hours gardening and working in the yard, nurturing many varieties of beautiful plants and flowers that we will continue to enjoy. She loved garage selling, antiquing and looking for treasures, and her tall, foamy, Breve latte.

Over the years as her grandchildren came along, all 12, that was where she really shined. Her ability to make each and every one of them feel special, and loved so unconditionally, is how she will be remembered. She always had the time to lend an ear and a soft hand to anyone in need. Many gatherings were had over her cinnamon rolls, homemade fudge, popcorn-balls and goo-lash. Just to name a few.

Donna fought long and hard during her illness. All-the-while, it still came easy to lend her smile and gentle love to the end, “Come unto Me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.” Matthew 11:28

She is survived by her husband Richard, of Fall City, WA, son Robert, of Fall City, son Matt (wife Kim) of North Carolina, daughter Becky (husband Frank) of LaConner, WA; 12 Grandchildren, 2 Great-Grandchildren. Brothers: Bob Fay of Oroville, WA and Jerry Fay (wife Lois) of Spokane, WA and numerous nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers please make remembrances to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.

A service will be held Sunday May 18th, 2:30PM, at the Valley Christian Assembly Church, 32725 SE 42nd St, Fall City – Friends are invited to view the full obituary, photos, service details and sign the family’s on-line guestbook at www.flintofts.com. In lieu of flowers please make remembrances to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.