Donna Fae Schepers' Obituary
Donna Schepers, 85, passed away on July 4, 2021, at Mercy Hospice in Johnston, Iowa. A gathering of family and friends will be held on Friday, July 9, 2021, from 4 - 6:00 p.m. at Grandon Funeral and Cremation Care, 414 Lincoln Way, Ames, Iowa 50010. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 10 at 11:30 a.m. at the Lost Nation Cemetery with a time of fellowship to follow at the Pub Club, 411 Main Street, Lost Nation, IA 52254. Donna Fae Beck was born on December 9, 1935, to Carl and Clara (Van Gorder) Beck, in Fairfield Township, Iowa. Donna attended Maquoketa High School and was a proud member of the class of 1953. She continued her education by enrolling at Iowa State University and received her bachelor's degree in home economics in 1957. After graduation, Donna worked as an extension home economist in Independence, Iowa. On December 21, 1958, Donna was married to the love of her life, Wesley D. Schepers, in Preston, Iowa, at Saint John's Lutheran Church. The two would make their lives together in Lost Nation, Iowa. They enjoyed farming and, during these years, Donna taught for Northeast Community Schools, Goose Lake, Delwood Community Schools, Elwood, and Maquoketa Community Schools. In 1964, Donna and Wesley moved to Arizona where Donna attended Arizona State University and worked as the dietician for Motorola in Phoenix. The two longed to return to Iowa during their time away and made the move back in 1969. Donna taught at Ames High School until her retirement in 1995. Donna was a member of Ames First United Methodist Church, The Order of The Eastern Star, NTEA, 4-H, P.E.O. chapter HN of Ames, and also an avid fan of Iowa State Athletics. Left to cherish Donna's memory is her daughter, Deanna Cosgrove, of Franklinville, New Jersey. Donna is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Clara, husband, Wesley, and sister, Maradeth Houstman. Memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. Online Condolences may be sent to www.grandonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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