Paulsen, Donna M.

 

Donna M. Paulsen, age 73 of White Cloud, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2009 at the Spectrum Health – Butterworth Campus in Grand Rapids following a long illness.  Donna was born on October 3, 1935 in White Cloud to Harold Henry and Madeline Donna (Carey) Allers and met and later married Harry C. Paulsen on October 30, 1954 in White Cloud.  Harry preceded her in death on December 28, 1998.  Donna has been a lifelong resident of the White Cloud area where she had been a secretary at the Pineview School from 1971 until her retirement in 1994.  Donna enjoyed quilting, gardening, painting and playing cards at her card parties.  Donna and Harry had enjoyed traveling throughout the United States and Canada on motorcycle and later in the motor home.  Donna was also a active member of the Christ Lutheran Church in White Cloud.

 

Donna is survived by her children, Lucinda Paulsen of Mesick; Mark Paulsen (Sharon Jordan) of White Cloud; Laureen (Michael) Deater of White Cloud; Penny (Stan) McCumber of White Cloud; Gregg (Chris) Paulsen of White Cloud; 12 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; her sister, Barbara (Jay) Thompson of White Cloud; her brother, Michael Allers of White Cloud; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Barb Taube of White Cloud.  Donna was preceded in death by an infant son, her granddaughter, Brittany McCumber; her sister, Judy Hitts.

 

VISITATION : Sunday, July 26, 2009 from 2-4 & 6-8 at Crandell Funeral Home – White Cloud Chapel.  FUNERAL SERVICES : Monday, July 27, 2009 at 1pm at the Christ Lutheran Church in White Cloud.  INTERMENT : Big Prairie Everett Township Cemetery.  MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS : Christ Lutheran Church Ladies Fellowship.  Friends may send a condolence or share a memory with the Paulsen family online at www.crandellfh.com. 

 

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Penny, Laurie and families,
 
I'm sorry to hear of your mom's passing.  My thoughts and prayers are with you. 
 
Jill (Mast) Drury

Posted 7/26/2009

                                                                                                                                            

so sorry its so hard losing a mother i know, we think of them everyday, but they will forever be in our hearts, from CANDY BLAND DRAKE FLORAL CITY, FL

Posted 7/28/2009

                                                                                                                                            

To the children, grandchildren and siblings

 

I did not know Donna real well when we were attending school at White Cloud.  I only got really acquainted with her as we planned the White Cloud Alumni Banquets.  

She was the backbone of the organization.  As Treasurer she kept track of every penny that came in or was spent.

 

Recently I showed her a photograph of our cottage.  She took the photo and a short time later gave us a splendid painting of the cottage.  We shall always treasure that painting.

 

Keith and Mary Crisler 

Posted 7/30/2009

                                                                                                                                            

To the Paulsen Family:
 
I am sorry to hear of your loss.  As a student of Pineview School, I will always remember the smile Mrs. Paulsen had to offer.  She was a very warm and compassionate person, and kids always knew they could count on her to make them feel better.  There is no telling how many lives she has touched.  She will be missed and never forgotten.
 
Kam Ensing
Gaylord, Michigan

Posted 8/7/2009

                                                                                                                                            

I attended Pineview School and Mrs. Paulsen always knew how to make us feel better. During my school years there we went through probably 5 principals but the one constant we had was Mrs. Paulsen. She always had a smile on her face and was always there for us. She will be greatly missed.

Jason Pickard
Dyersburg, TN
 

Posted 8/26/2009