Donna Lee Kidder

October 27, 1937 ~
October 10, 2023

Donna Lee Kidder, age 85, of Alaska, Michigan was called to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on Tuesday, October 10, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carroll; daughters, Cara Lynn Kidder, Debra Sue Yahne. She will be lovingly remembered by her children, Lori Ann (John) Proulx, David Carroll (Patty Soule) Kidder; son-in-law, Leroy Yahne; 11 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren. Donna was a warm, kind, loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a very active woman who enjoyed sewing and quilt making. She also enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and attending the Wight family reunions in July of each year. Donna was intrigued by genealogy and spent many hours researching her family history. She also loved to visit family in Crystal, Michigan where she grew up. Donna enjoyed feeding the birds on the front porch and at her bird feeders. Road trips to the southern states: Mississippi, Louisiana, New Mexico, Texas and to the northern states: Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and North Dakota were one of her favorite activities. Funeral services will be held at 1pm on Monday, October 16 at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 616 E. Main St. SE, Caledonia. Burial will be held at Alaska Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Monday from 11am to 1pm at the funeral home before services. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Crystal Historical Society, 221 W. Lake St., P.O. Box 169, Crystal, MI 48818.

Visitation
Monday, October 16
11:00am - 1:00pm

MKD - Caledonia
616 E. Main St. SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
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Phone: (616) 891-8155

Funeral
Monday, October 16
1:00pm

MKD - Caledonia
616 E. Main St. SE
Caledonia, MI 49316
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Phone: (616) 891-8155

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October 16, 2023 9:49am
Noelle and I are deeply saddened by the news of Donna's passing. May memories comfort you. Will make a donation to the Crystal Township Historical Society to honor her.

- Gary Wallen

October 12, 2023 10:02pm
What can one say about Donna Wight Kidder that the tribute photo does not say? Donna was Smart, kind, self-assured, strong, brave with a great sense of humor. Donna was kind and self -assured enough to let the people in her universe shine. Donna was smart and strong enough to raise four children and one grandchild. Donna was kind enough to see one’s inner beauty and bring it into the light. Donna had a sense of humor so great that we could stay up half the night talking and laughing and never want to leave her table. Donna was brave enough to walk in boldly to almost any situation and take it all in stride. Donna was smart enough to not walk into every situation. Donna was one of a kind. Her soul shined so brightly that we would all try to emulate her, and none could duplicate her. Aunt Donna, you will be missed.

- Jon & Jennifer




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