- Date Of Birth: June 9, 1931
- Date Of Death: February 8, 2010
- State: Montana
Donna Fyrne Alton, age 78, a lifelong Flathead Valley resident, passed away on Monday, February 8, 2010 at her residence in Kalispell, Montana. She was born on June 9, 1931 in Bigfork, Montana the daughter of Jack and Marvle (Croskrey) Richey.
She graduated from Flathead High School. Over sixty years ago, Donna met John Alton in the halls of Flathead High School. At that time she worked as a waitress at the Bi-Rite Café in Kalispell and it is rumored that John was one of their best customers. Holding hands they were married on April 17, 1949. Sixty one years later they were still holding hands as she slipped peacefully from this earth into the loving arms of our Lord.
Donna was an accomplished woman excelling at all she set her mind to. Her family will forever cherish her paintings which grace the walls of her homes. Donna created works of art with a crochet hook or a ball of yarn. Donna was most at home in her kitchen and worked miracles welcoming, feeding and entertaining friends and family, no matter what time of day. She always had the coffee on.
Donna was a longtime member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church. Her last years were difficult due to ill health and the loss of her eyesight, yet she always approached each challenge with determination, optimism and dignity; never wavering in the faith she held so dear.
She is now lovingly reunited with her mother Marvle Croskrey, beloved sister Betty Day, father Jack Richey, step-fathers John Croskrey and Jack Passey, mother in law Marie Alton and father in law Fred Alton.
Donna is survived by her husband John; her two children, son Don Alton and daughter Marlene Alton – Horsfall and her husband Allen; four grandchildren, Crystal Thompson Allison and her husband Andy, Jack Alton and his wife Kirsten, Tom Alton and Farah Perry; four great-grandchildren, Shea Lynn Allison, Jack Alton, Jr., Emalee and Austin, one brother Jack Passey. Donna also leaves behind her life-long friend and sister in law Marge Miciewicz, sister in law Joyce White, brother in law Les Day, ten nieces and four nephews.
The family wishes to thank all the “angel care-givers” at both the Brendan House and Agape Home Care for their loving care over the last several months. Crystal, Jeri and Diana – we are forever grateful.
Donna was very proud of her Irish heritage – so here’s an Irish Blessing for you Mom – until we meet again.
