SALT LAKE CITY — Donna B. Downey died of cancer Feb. 12. Downey was born March 26, 1936, in Axtel, Kan. She attended school in Lincoln, Neb., and worked there until her marriage to John "Wally" Downey in 1957. In her early years, she devoted her life to church, work, the Parent Teacher Association (PTA), and caring for her grandchildren. In her later years she enjoyed camping, crafts, and being a Snowbird in Arizona. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, John; daughter, Theresa Downey; son, Douglas (Mindy) and their children, Dustin and Danielle; daughter. DeAnn Bullock and her children, Caitlin and Cody; son Brian (Sharla) and their sons AJ and Branden; sister, June Holman, Brush Colo.; and brother, Benjamin Garner of Lincoln, Neb. A funeral Mass was celebrated at St. Ambrose Catholic Church. Committal was in Mount Calvary Catholic Cemetery.
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