Donna Fuller's Obituary
Donna Kathleen (Peterson) Fuller, age 88, lived life to the fullest until her passing on May 8, 2015, with her daughters by her side. Donna was born on Aug. 4, 1926, in Fort Dodge, IA, to Don and Agnes (Wilson) Peterson. She was the middle child and was preceded in death by her brother, Keith Peterson in 2010. She is survived by her younger sister, Patricia (and Neill) Thompson of Ames, IA, and her sister-in-law, Mickey Peterson of Corvallis, OR. Always the athlete and tomboy, Donna graduated from Fort Dodge High School, and went on to Milwaukee Downs, transferring to Iowa State University, where she met the love of her life, William (Bill) Fuller. They were married in 1950, raised three daughters, and celebrated 58 years together before Bill's death in 2008. Donna worked at the family business, Don Peterson Studio, as a young woman and she and Bill took over operation of the business in 1951. They sold the studio in 1986, and soon after moved from Fort Dodge to residences at Lake Okoboji and Naples, Florida. Donna moved to Ames in 2010 to be closer to her daughter and her sister. She continued to spend summers at Lake Okoboji, as had her mother before her. She shared her lake home with family and friends each summer. Not many people could beat Donna on the tennis court or golf course, but everyone had fun trying. Donna had many travel adventures with her daughters over the years, including courtside at Wimbledon, the French Open and US Open, sailing in New Zealand, and an African Safari. When she wasn't traveling, she could be found tending her gardens, cheering on the Iowa State Cyclones, or playing MahJong with friends. She made a difference in the lives of many, by her desire to help others. She was quick with a smile and always interested. She attended St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Ames and First Lutheran Church in Spirit Lake. Donna is survived by her daughters Krista Fuller (Seattle, WA), Jennie Pantano (Auckland, New Zealand), and Kim (and Tom) Supercynski (Nevada, IA); grandchildren Abbey and AJ Pantano, and Nic and Amanda Supercynski; and numerous nieces and nephews, all fondly called "pal". Please join the family to Celebrate Donna's life at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, at St. Andrews Lutheran Church in Ames, where the family will great friends one hour before the celebration. Donna will be laid to rest at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, at Lakeview Gardens Cemetery in Spirit Lake, Iowa. Memorials may be directed to: Reiman Gardens at Iowa State University. Online condolences may be directed to: www.granonfuneralandcremationcare.com
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