Holden, Donna C., age 83 of Wis Rapids
Donna C. Holden, age 83, of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin died Tuesday, January 23, 2018, at Arborview
Court in Wisconsin Rapids.
Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 26, 2018, at Roseberry’s Funeral Home in Friendship, Wisconsin. Interment will be at the White Creek Cemetery. Visitation will be 12:00 Noon until the time of service on Friday at Roseberry’s Funeral Home.
Donna was born April 21, 1934, in Easton, Wisconsin to James and Pearl Fairfield-McVey.
She married Dewey Holden of Nekoosa in 1951 in Racine, Wisconsin. They lived in Racine County until the mid-1980’s where they raised their family. Following their retirement, they returned to Nekoosa and most recently to Wisconsin Rapids.
While living in Racine, Donna worked as a CNA at High Ridge Nursing Home. After returning to Nekoosa she worked at the Manor in Wisconsin Rapids as a CNA. Donna also worked at the “Craft Shop” in the Rapids Mall where she painted the toy name trains that Dewey made and served as a clerk and board secretary.
Donna enjoyed sewing, doing alterations, puzzles, watching local & national stockcar racing and spending time outdoors in the gazebo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James & Elda Fairfield; infant daughter, Dawn Holden; grandson, Aric Gatling; sister, Betty (Jack) Ostrum, and brother-in-law, Leonard Renner.
Survivors:
Husband: Dewey Holden of Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin
Daughter: Diane Castillo of Brooksville, Florida
Daughter: Darlene (Mel) Larsen of Racine, Wisconsin
Son: Darrell (Sondra) Holden of Ecuador, South America
Son: Darwin Holden of California
Son: Darin (Sandy) Holden of Plymouth, Wisconsin
Special Nephew: Terry (Sue) Fairfield of Arkdale, Wisconsin
Granddaughter: Carol (Ron) Booher
Grandson: Domingo Garcia
Granddaughter: Bea (David) Spicer
Granddaughter: Hope Castillo
Grandson: Troy (Ann) Holden
Granddaughter: Jennifer L’hote
Grandson: Kevin Larsen
Grandson: Colin (Shenandoah) Gatling
Grandson: Zach Holden
Sister: Eva Renner
further survived by many great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and in-laws
A special thank you to Terry & Sue, Mary Miller from Home Instead, and the staff at Arborview Court who showered Donna with loving care.
Roseberry’s Funeral Home is assisting the family. Visit www.roseberrys.com for online condolences and
further information.
Source: WRJC.com
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