Donna A. Baker's Obituary
Donna A. Baker, 89, passed away peacefully in her sleep at home on Tuesday September 24, 2013. She was surrounded by loving family members and her longtime friend and care giver Margaret "Peaches" Oliva. She was born in Newton, Iowa on March 5, 1924 and was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Lillian Leatherman, brothers Ward and Francis Leatherman, sister , Billie Pfeiff, granddaughter, Jami Howard, and her husband of 54 years, Jonathan "Gene" B Together with her husband they raised their four children in Escondido, CA. Throughout her life she was ever-present, whilst always on-the-move. You had best be up early in the morning if you thought of catching her before she was off and running! She m With Donna's passing we are all reminded of the blessing of family and the beauty of laughter. As she embraced her loved ones, so she did life. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Elizabeth Hospice, 150 W. Crest St., Escondido, CA 92025, www.elizabethhospice.org, in honor of their compassionate care.
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