Daughter of Nester Lee and Elizabeth (Douglas) Ervin. Born Eureka, WV. Oldest daughter of five children. Graduated from Ohio University, Athens, OH 1930; member Zeta Tau Alpha, won Emerson Award, English Major. Post-graduate studies at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH and Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Statistician for State of Ohio and Federal Government. Married William Mont Donaldson December 16, 1933 at McArthur, OH. Resided at Canal Winchester, OH from 1940 to shortly before her death. Taught for Columbus Public Schools. Ohio Poetry Day 1980 Ohio Poet of the Year. Published writer; Columbus Dispatch, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ideals, plus poetry chap-books. Survived by son and several nieces and nephews. Body donated to Ohio State University Medical School. Cremains returned to son. Cremains interred in the Ervin plot at Stockport.
Daughter of Nester Lee and Elizabeth (Douglas) Ervin. Born Eureka, WV. Oldest daughter of five children. Graduated from Ohio University, Athens, OH 1930; member Zeta Tau Alpha, won Emerson Award, English Major. Post-graduate studies at Ohio State University, Columbus, OH and Xavier University, Cincinnati, OH. Statistician for State of Ohio and Federal Government. Married William Mont Donaldson December 16, 1933 at McArthur, OH. Resided at Canal Winchester, OH from 1940 to shortly before her death. Taught for Columbus Public Schools. Ohio Poetry Day 1980 Ohio Poet of the Year. Published writer; Columbus Dispatch, Cleveland Plain Dealer, Ideals, plus poetry chap-books. Survived by son and several nieces and nephews. Body donated to Ohio State University Medical School. Cremains returned to son. Cremains interred in the Ervin plot at Stockport.
