It is with great sadness the family announces the passing of Donna Pearl Keith, beloved wife of Douglas, at the Rosetown & District Health Centre on July 12, 2016 at the age of 73. Donna was born on the family farm at Daysville, SK on July 25, 1942. She attended Louisville School until grade nine and Mervin School where she graduated. After graduation, she moved to Saskatoon, SK to attend Teacher's College. She met the love of her life, Douglas Keith and they were married July 1, 1963. Donna and Douglas moved to the farm at Sovereign where they made their home and raised their three children Grant, Rose and Jennifer. Donna had an incredible career as a teacher, it truly was her passion in life. She began her teaching career in 1961 and taught at Welcome Valley from 1961-1963, Plato from 1963-1964, Wiseton from 1968-1970 and Elrose from 1970 until her retirement in 1996. She also taught Kindergarten in the basement of her home on the farm in 1975 and 1976 to the children in the community. After her retirement, Donna continued working as a substitute teacher until December 2015. Donna was widely involved in her community, if she wasn't volunteering with the UCW or teaching Sunday School, she was hosting exchange students from other countries and coaching the girls' baseball teams. If anyone needed a hand, Donna was sure to be close by, she was always willing to help anyone with anything and her kindness will never be forgotten. She will be sadly missed by her family and the community she called home. Donna is survived by her husband of 53 years Douglas Wesley Keith, her mother Clara Rose, her children, son Grant (Robin) Keith and their children Aaron Keith, Veronica Keith and great grandson Nicholas and Grant's daughters Tori and Taryn Gilchrest; her daughter Rose (Bart) Bender and daughters Quincy and Morgan; and her daughter Jennifer Keith and grandson Alex. Donna also leaves behind her brother Albert (Reta) Rose, brother-in-law Don (Jane) Keith and sister-in-law Jeanne (John) Burbage. Nieces and nephews who will miss Donna include Sever and Art Rose and Ellen and Stacy Keith. Donna was predeceased by her father Fred Rose, her brother Irvin Rose and nephew Dean Rose. A Celebration of Life was held on Saturday, July 16, 2016 at 2:00 p.m. at Milden Alliance Church with Pastor Ryan van Reeuwyk & Pastor Dennis Keith officiating. Donations in memory of Donna may be made to Ovarian Cancer Canada, 205-145 Front Street East, Toronto, ON. M5A 1E3. To send online condolences please visit shanidarfuneralservices.com. Arrangements entrusted to Amanda Starosta.
