Dona Faye Demarais
October 21, 1946 ~ October 26, 2020
Age 74 of Forest Lake. Loving wife, mom, grandma, great grandma, daughter, sister & auntie.
Dona passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 26, 2020. She was born in Harlem, Montana and raised on the Iron Range in Bovey, Minnesota. Dona was a longtime employee of Forest Lake School District, also working at Grand Casino. Dona was a follower of Christ. She enjoyed writing Christian poems, as well as making Native American Crafts for Indian Summer, through the Doney Clan. Above all she loved her family.
Dona is preceded in death by her father, James Elioff. She is survived by beloved husband of 41 years, Joe; daughters, Jodi Pearson, Juli Findley, Michelle (Ernesto) Gonzalez, Nicole (Sam) Fortner; grandchildren, Mandy, Darrin, Alex, Lauren, Branden, Katie, Jon Junior, Christina, Miranda, Elijah, Ezekiel, Logan, Izabelle, Monique, Samantha, Max; great grandchildren, Erik, Audri, Amara, Elam; mother, Caroline Elioff; siblings, Cheryl (Eugene) Gustason, John (Jackie) Elioff, James (Char) Elioff, Marie (Paula) Elioff, Michelle Knaeble; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends.
A celebration of Dona’s Life 2 PM Saturday, November 7th, with visitation beginning at 12 PM at Roberts Family Life Celebration Home, Forest Lake. The service will be livestreamed via Facebook Live @ facebook.com/RobertsFamilyFH.
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My favorite memory is the Christmas Dona made me a beautiful light up White Christmas tree with little ducks surrounding it. Was a treasured gift we will miss her laughter and kindness. Cheryl and Tom
Jim and I didnt know Donna, but we know Joe. We are very sorry for her loss
SOO, very sorry for your loss of a dear Mom, and loved one. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Especially, Jodi!Love, Brandon Helvig Family!
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Wishing you peace to bring comfort, courage to face the days ahead, and loving memories to forever hold in your hearts.
So thankful to have spent some great times with Dona- sending our love
With our deepest sympathy. Larry, Koreen and Nicholas Simon
May your hearts be at peace, knowing that Dona is dancing with the Angels.