Donna D. Colvard

Donna D. Colvard 71, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Emmanuel Nursing Home, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Donna was born on March 26, 1938, the daughter of Clyde and Olive "Marie" (Kennedy) Marshaw in Los Angeles, California. She was raised and educated in the Los Angeles area. Donna was united in marriage to Frank Colvard on September 14, 1956 in Highland Park, California.They moved to Bloomington, Minnesota in 1976 and to Detroit Lakes in 1985. Donna worked at Grover Lindberg Truck Stop, Old Washington Cafe, Country Inn Suites and most recent as a greeter at Walmart. Donna enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, taking them shopping and out to eat. She enjoyed work and loved being a Walmart greeter. Donna always had a smile for everyone. Donna is survived by her two sons, Michael Colvard of Seattle, Washington; Gil (Jackie) Colvard of Stevensons Ranch, California; daughter, Cindy (Dave) Hanson of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota; nine grandchildren, Daniel (Lisa) Colvard, Amanda Colvard, Christopher Colvard, Adam Colvard, Bryce Colvard, Nicholas Colvard, David Gotheridge, Jacob Hanson and Derek Hanson; one great grandson, Landon Larson; one brother, Daniel (Judy) Marshaw of Bloomington, Minnesota; two sisters, Beverly Matthews and Delores Davis both of Santa Maria, California; numerous nieces and nephews; her beloved cat, Baby. Donna was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Frank (2001), one brother, Sinclair Marshaw, two sisters, Marcelle and Delores Colette.