1930 ~ 2003
Dona Reid Saathoff, age 73, passed away on June 9, 2003 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
She was born on March 31, 1930 in Salt Lake City to Robert P. and Mae Watson Reid. Dona graduated from Cyprus High. Dona married Aaron Emmett Saathoff on Sept. 12, 1952.
Dona graduated from Holy Cross School of Nursing, in 1951 and followed her career in the Nursing field until her retirement in 1993. Dona was an active member of lris Court No. 47, Ladies Oriental Shrine of North America; Chapter V, P.E.O. Sisterhood and a long time volunteer at Shriner's Hospital for Children.
Dona was also a Master Quilter, and enjoyed all types of needlework especially her Crocheted Tablecloths and famous knitted dishcloths.
Dona also enjoyed our many trips to the family cabin on the East Fork of the Salmon River in Idaho. She loved being with family and friends, and will be dearly missed by all.
Dona is survived by her husband Aaron; daughter Annette Gertz (Roger); grandsons Ben and Kyle; three sisters and five brothers.
She was preceded in death by son Paul; parents; one brother; one sister.
Funeral Services will be held on Fri., June 13, 2003 at Noon, Evans & Early Mortuary, 574 E. 100 S. The family will receive friends and family on Thurs., June 12th from 6-8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Fri. at Evans & Early Mortuary. Internment Valley View Memorial Park.
In lieu of flowers, please send a donation in Dona's memory to Scottish Rite Children Learning Center, 650 E. South Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84102. Funeral Directors Evans & Early Mortuary a Dignity Memorial Provider.