Donna G. Bigelow Emry
Donna Emry, our dear mother, Grammy, 83, passed away peacefully at home May 16, 2018 in Tonopah, NV. Finally getting to hold her little girl.
Born July 11, 1934 in Orem, UT to Reed Elgie Gappmayer and Edith Cox. Married Neldon L. Bigelow (later divorced) married Hollis Emry (deceased). Donna enjoyed spending time with her family sharing her skills of cooking, crocheting and canning. She was the best candy maker ever. She was an active LDS member and loved to serve others.
Survived by her children Dixie (Brent) Spenser, Vernal, UT; Boyd (Pam) Bigelow, Elsinore, UT; Darell (Chris) Bigelow, Wallsburg, UT; Carolee (Tom) Jenson, Monroe, UT; Linda (Mark) Peterson, Tonopah, NV; Angela (Chuck) Atkinson, Heber, UT; Betty Gaye (Bud) Blazek, Tonopah, NV and 28 grand children, 72 great-grandchildren, 2 great great-grandchildren. Brothers and sisters; Frank Gappmayer, Lois Gardner, Carol Swenson, Bob (Vicki) Gappmayer, Ella (Kent) Berg; and many others whose lives she touched with her kindness.
Preceded in death by her daughter Carolyn, grandson Nicholas Barker, husband, parents, sister Jane Gardner, brother Glenn Picking.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 29th at Wallsburg Ward Chapel (494 W. Main Canyon Rd, Wallsburg). Viewing 10-10:45am with Graveside Service following. Burial in Wallsburg Cemetery.