Donna A. Evenson • 1926 - 2006

Donna A. Evenson, 80, 3205 10th ST SW Apt. C12, Minot, died Sunday, December 10, 2006, in Spearfish, SD.

She was born on January 12, 1926, in Galva, IL, the daughter of Herman and Cassie (Lindel) Hier. She was reared and educated in Illinois and in North Dakota where she met her husband to be Curtis Evenson. Donna worked in California during World War II and on February 25, 1944, she eloped to Las Vegas, NV with Curtis, before he was stationed overseas.

While living in North Dakota the couple had six children. After her youngest child passed away from complications of spina bifida, she returned to college and earned her secretarial certificate. Donna worked several years to occupy her time. She and Curtis retired in 1985, and the couple spent the winters in Arizona.

Donna enjoyed watching, feeding and identifying birds that came to her yard. She loved to garden and grow flowers that she was very proud of and enjoyed showing to others. She also enjoyed rummaging and collecting antiques in her spare time.

Donna lived a quiet and peaceful life although hardships were many. She was loved and admired by all who knew her and will be greatly missed.

Survivors: sons, Gary (Debra) Evenson, Baxter, MN, Don (Donna) Evenson, Dallas, TX, Brett (Judy) Evenson, Omaha, AR; daughter, Linda Lance, Spearfish, SD; ten grandchildren, Carla Pikula, Grant Evenson, Joel (Daniele)McMaster, Luke (Katie) Evenson, Benjamin Evenson, Eric Evenson, Gabriel Evenson, Bryce Lance, Bryan Lance and Brent Lance; great-grandchildren, Alexandra Evenson, Maxwell Evenson, Devon Lance, Morgan Crider, Bridgett Lance, Cody Bohn, Ava Pikula, Reid Pikula, Riley McMaster and Olivia McMaster; brother, Herman Hier, Rock Falls, IL; sisters, Patricia (Ed) Versha, Kewanee, IL and Margaret Bergman, Port Orchard, WA; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Curtis, son, Roger Evenson, daughter, Nancy Evenson, grandson, Jeremy Evenson, brother, Jim Hier, and parents, Herman and Cassie Hier.

Memorial Service: Friday, December 15, 2006, at 11 a.m. at the Thompson-Larson Funeral Home Chapel, Minot.

Friends may sign a register book on Thursday, December 14, 2006, from 9 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the funeral home.

Burial: Rosehill Memorial Park, Minot

Memorials are preferred to the March of Dimes.

Officiant: Rev. Don Andrews, Chaplain at Trinity Health

Reader: Margo Evenson

Music: Special CD Selections
Introduction "Lara's Theme"
Opening Hymn "Precious Memories"
After Reading "I Could Only Imagine"
Closing Hymn "You Raise Me Up"

Honorary Bearers; Donna's family and friends

To sign the online guest register for Donna
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