Pauline Gertrude Donat passed away peacefully on January 25, 2017.
Pauline was born on February 8, 1943 and raised by her late parents, Roland and Dorothy Sackett in Algona, WA. She attended Auburn High School and graduated in 1963. Pauline was married to Raymond Lee Donat on July 12, 1963, they were husband and wife for 53 years. Sadly, Ray preceded her in death on 09/28/ 2016. Pauline and Ray raised their daughter and only child in their family home where they made many wonderful family memories and enjoyed good times with neighborhood friends. Pauline loved spending time outdoors taking long walks and hiking in the mountains. Every summer. Pauline picked berries with her daughter and neighbor at a local farm in Sumner, WA. She also enjoyed soaking up the sun and swimming at nearby local lakes.
Pauline is survived by her daughter, granddaughter, sisters and brother in-law,. Others who will cherish her memory include numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery.

Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 5, 2017

Pauline Gertrude Donat passed away peacefully on January 25, 2017.
Pauline was born on February 8, 1943 and raised by her late parents, Roland and Dorothy Sackett in Algona, WA. She attended Auburn High School and graduated in 1963. Pauline was married to Raymond Lee Donat on July 12, 1963, they were husband and wife for 53 years. Sadly, Ray preceded her in death on 09/28/ 2016. Pauline and Ray raised their daughter and only child in their family home where they made many wonderful family memories and enjoyed good times with neighborhood friends. Pauline loved spending time outdoors taking long walks and hiking in the mountains. Every summer. Pauline picked berries with her daughter and neighbor at a local farm in Sumner, WA. She also enjoyed soaking up the sun and swimming at nearby local lakes.
Pauline is survived by her daughter, granddaughter, sisters and brother in-law,. Others who will cherish her memory include numerous nieces, nephews, and friends.
Services will be held at Tahoma National Cemetery.

Published in News Tribune (Tacoma) on Feb. 5, 2017