Donna Mae Ofstedahl
It is with great sadness that the family of Donna Mae Ofstedahl (née: Heron) announce her passing on Thursday, March 4th, 2021. She was predeceased by her father, Reginald; mother, Mary and step-father, Andy Hagerty; and brothers-in-law: Eddie, Bob and Clint. Donna will be lovingly missed by her husband, Vernon “Pog”; daughter, Andrea (Shawn); son, Kent, grandchildren Kyril (Brittany), Katelyn, Austyn, Braydyn and Tessa; brothers and sisters: Mable; Bill (Terry), Bonnie (Garry), Jim (Luci), Bev, Barry (Jo), and Marilee; the Ofstedahl family: Shelly (Merv), Larry (Janice), Heather, and Maxine (Curtis); as well as her many nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, and cousins who will all feel a big loss in their lives.
Donna was born in Moose Jaw, SK at the Providence Hospital on May 16th, 1950. Raised 7 miles east of town on her family’s farm, Donna went to a one room school house until Grade 6, Lindale School for Grade 7 and 8, and graduated from Peacock Collegiate where she enjoyed playing basketball and mentoring younger students. Donna followed in her mother’s footsteps becoming a registered nurse and spent her life serving the Moose Jaw area. She began work at the Moose Jaw clinic, moving on to the Providence Hospital, and finishing her career at the Union Hospital. Once a nurse always a nurse, Donna’s love and compassion for her friends and family was truly genuine as she cared deeply for them all, as well as touching everyone she met. Donna married her one true love, Pog, on May 12th, 1972 and they were blessed with their children Andrea and Kent. Donna was a big part of her children’s, as well as all her nieces, nephews and grandchildren’s sports and extracurricular activities. She always had time for everyone she loved, enjoying family and friend gatherings, and remained active her entire life enjoying such sports as baseball, curling, and walking. In her retirement years she gained a love of quilting and ensured all she loved was given something she had made.
Donna loved to travel. She and Pog visited many different parts of the world, usually going with members of their families, as well as their best friends Betty and Doug Hicks. They especially loved spending their retirement years every winter in Mexico.
Thank you to the Doctors and Nurses at St Paul Hospital in Saskatoon, SK, as well as the Oncology and Palliative Care wards at the Pasqua Hospital in Regina, SK.
Donna’s life and presence was truly angelic and her smile and loving nature will be missed by all.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a Private Family Service will be held with interment taking place at Sunset Cemetery. Friends and Family are invited to view the Celebration of Donna’s Life virtually on Wednesday, March 10th, 2021 at 1:30 p.m. by going to www.moosejawfuneralhome.com/webcast/. In lieu of flowers or gifts, donations in Donna’s name may be made to the Cancer Foundation of Saskatchewan, 200 – 4545 Parliament Ave, Regina, SK S4W 0G3 or The Moose Jaw Humane Society, Box 1658 Station Main, Moose Jaw, SK S6H 7K7. Arrangements are entrusted to Moose Jaw Funeral Home, 268 Mulberry Lane. James Murdock, Funeral Director 306-693-4550
So sorry for your loss. Donna was a wonderful nurse, as well as a truly great person. R.I.P. dear friend.
I am so very sorry to hear of your mother’s passing, Andrea and Kent.
She had the most beautiful smile and used it often. Thinking of you all during this difficult time, made even more so with Covid.
Colleen and a George Patterson
and Megan and Hugh
Donna’s smile was infectious…her care and compassion relentless! She was a great nurse, with a nurturing, friendly personality. We are so sorry for your great loss, Vern and family, and to the entire Heron family.
It is it with great sadness that I read about Donna’s passing. I had the privilege of working with her at Providence Hospital before closing. I will always remember her bright and wonderful smile, her friendly and fun nature, and her compassion and care towards those around her. My sympathies and prayers to her family.
Our deepest condolences to all of Donna’s family.
Donna cared for me on numerous occasions in Day Surgery Recovery. Her kind mannerisms made me feel very secure. I knew I was being cared for by the best!
My sincere condolences to the Heron and Ofstedahl families.
R.I.P. Donna. Thanks for being a great nurse to my wife Pat, years ago, and to me occasionally. You will be missed.
Pog, Andrea, Kent and families
So sorry to hear the passing of Donna. She was just a gem of a person inside and out. Always had a smile.
A very dedicated, compassionate, caring nurse.
She will be dearly missed.
Our thoughts are with you. May your fond memories ease some of your pain during this difficult time.
Russ and Judy Boyle
Angela Strand
So Sorry for your loss. Love and hugs to all the family.
Sherry and Al
Vern,Andrea and Kent and families. Our deepest sympathies for your loss. Donna was an awesome person and always had a smile on her face. May God comfort you in this difficult time. God bless, Howie and Wendy Verity.
I am saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. Although we have lost touch in our “adult years” she always remained a dear Heron cousin growing up together! My sincere condolences to all of Donna’s family.
I am so saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. She was a beautiful, compassionate lady, a wonderful nurse, with a beautiful smile. I had her as my nurse when I had my surgery. She anticipated what you needed before you needed it, I was eternally grateful for her care and compassion.
We send our deepest sympathy to all her family.
My sincere condolences to all of Donna’s family, She was an extraordinary lady and will be so very missed by anyone who knew her
Rest peacefully Donna
We are so sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the privilege of working at the Providence Hospital the same time as Dona. She took care of my Mom on surgery. May peace be with you all
Thoughts and prayers for all of you at this time of sorrow. Knew Donna from years ago at the farm we played together She was a wonderful person and was always so interested in what was happening in your life. I couldn’t believe it when I saw her funeral announcement
It breaks my heart to read og Donna’s passing. She was such a wonderful lady. She will certainly be missed.
Condolences to Poagy and all Donna’s family.
So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. She was my mentor at the Providence hospital during nursing school. I also had the pleasure to work along side her. She was the most caring considerate person I knew. Always had a smile. She will truly be missed.
Donna was a wonderful and compassionate nurse and a wonderful, friendly and caring person. She will be greatly missed by her family. Hugs and prayers to all of you. She is safe and has God’s loving arms wrapped around her. Our condolences and prayers to your entire family.
We are so sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Love and hugs to all your family
So very sorry for your loss Pog and family !!!
Donna was an amazing person. One of the best RNs. She set the bar high for all of us. Please know her light shines on.
To Donna’s family, I have just heard of Donna’s passing and am so sorry for you all. I met Donna in 1964 at Peacock and as a new girl in class coming from Alberta I was terrified, it was Donna who helped me along and we have remained friends all these years. We last visited when I was in Moose Jaw about 10 years ago and it was as if no time had passed. Though we weren’t the best at keeping in touch I will treasure our friendship always. My thoughts and prayers are with you all.
My sincere condolences Pog and the family. Donna will be truly missed. A special lady. , Laurie Gaudry
Pog, very sorry to read about the huge loss of your wife. My condolences to you and all your family .
Sending prayers, hugs and Deepest Sympathy at this most difficult time. I worked with Donna at the Union Hospital for many years. Donna was truly inspiring not only as a great nurse but also as an amazing person. She was always energetic, optimistic, compassionate, kind and selfless. Our time in Day Surgery was special to me, she helped me become a better nurse and I looked up to Donna. I remember wondering how can Day Surgery carry on when she retires, she was the best co-worker and friend. I am honored and thankful to have known her and to have had the privilege to work with her. “some people leave such an impression on our heart and we are never the same for it. In this way we are lucky, even as we mourn. “
Pog and family We are deeply sorry about the passing of Donna. Such a kind, loving and gracious lady. Always energetic and full of life, smiling the whole time. She will be truly missed. May God be with you at this time.
Pog, Andrea, Kent and Heron family,
Our deepest sympathy on Donna’s passing. She was always so friendly and had a beautiful smile on her face. Cherish your memories.
Art and Joyce Schick
Pog, Andrea, Kent and Heron family,
Our deepest sympathy on Donna’s passing. Donna was always friendly and always had a beautiful smile on her face. Cherish your memories.
Dear Pog and Families.. Our deepest condolences too all who had the true blessing of knowing Donna personally and professionally. Donna was one of the sweetest, kindest nurses Cliff and I ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her compassion was next to none.Our hearts go out to all of her loved ones which we all know are numerous.May your memories carry you all through this dark time. Cliff, Doris Dunlop and Families.
So sad to hear of Donna’s passing…she always had the most genuine smile and bubbly attitude…RIP Donna..our Guayabitos amiga…Ken and Penny Markewich…
We are deeply saddened for the loss of your precious family member,Donna. She was a very special lady who impacted the life of many people and will be missed by all whose lives she touched. Sincere sympathy to you , and all your family. Hugs
Dear Pog and family,
Our most Sincere Sympathy to you and all of your family on the passing of Donna. We will remember her kind , fun and happy nature. Our nursing careers gave us an immediate bond and it was always fun to share nursing stories with her and Betty. We share your loss and know that Donna will be missed by so many loving family and friends.
In Sympathy & friendship… Bob & Connie Milligan & Family.
I am so sorry to hear of your loss Vern and family. Sincere condolences.
David Graham Banman
Vern, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your Family.
My heart goes out to all of the Heron family, and Pog and your families. Donna was a beautiful person…inside and out. I am so happy to have known her, she made a positive mark on us all. Her smile will be remembered. Sending hugs to all.
To Vern and family. So very sorry to hear of your loss of Donna. My sincere condolences.
So very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Deepest condolences
Pog and Family.
So sorry to hear of the loss of Donna. My deepest sympathies.
Dear Pog and family. We send our deepest condolences. We feel so blessed to have known Donna. She will be sadly missed. Bonnie and Rick Clubbe.
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this most difficult time. Although I did not work with Donna directly, I observed her warmth, professionalism & kindness to others from an adjoining ward. Her smile was so warm & inviting & I always enjoyed her little chuckle. She was in the row ahead of me at exercises at Yara & she was my “go to” to get me in sync when I strayed. Will miss her dearly .
Donna was an inspiration for anyone who crossed paths with her. I know I was blessed.
Hugs to all of Donna’s family members.
God Bless you Donna….you were a beautiful person with a heart of gold.
I’m so sorry for your loss Vern.
I had the privilege to work with Donna starting early 90’s – she really was one of the best, – hard-working, compassionate and just all round “good” to everyone. Her presence was missed when she retired, but we were all happy for her and Pog and their new adventures -“their chance” and our loss. There were days we said we sure missed her there and it would have been a smoother day!!
So, so sad that that time has been cut short.
Heartfelt sympathies to all!
Karen and Bob Bender
Pog and all the family………..I just watched the service for Donna……what a beautiful sendoff! She was truly one of a kind, and left a piece of sunshine in everyone’s memory.
Take care of each other, and hang onto the happy memories. She is at peace now. Love Glennys and Gerry
I was saddened to hear of Donna’s passing. She was a wonderful nurse and a great lady with a beautiful smile. She will be missed by all who knew her. My sympathies to all her family.
My deepest condolences to all of you in the sudden passing of your beautiful wife, mom, and grandma. One of my fondest memories of her is being on the receiving end of one of her hugs!! My thoughts and prayers are with each of you during this most difficult time, cherish and hold onto those memories and keep them close at heart
I am so sorry, Vern, for your loss. My deepest sympathy to you and your family.–Diana Klyne
It is with heavy hearts that we send our condolences to each member of your family.We will miss that smiling face. We hope that the good memories will help you all with the days to come
Pog, I am so sorry to hear about Donna. We had many fun years playing ball, curling and golf. Thinking about you, Kent and Andrea and families
Dear Pog, I was so saddened to hear about Donna. We had many fun years of playing ball, curling and golf. Thinking of you, Andrea and Kent and families
Pog,, Andrea, Kent, Barry, Jo, Marilee, Bill, Jim, Luci, and everyone in her, and loved Donna. My heart is broken over losing her. Those’’s of you, she, held dear, your hearts must be shattered. She was a lovely person, perfect nurse, she was a great everything. Wrap your arms around each other, and hold on tight. Let your memories of Donna, bring you even closer as family. That’s what she wanted for you all. Your good bye to her was prefect, she would have been smiling. RIP Donna
Donna’s service was absolutely beautiful yesterday – such a great tribute to a wonderful friend and nurse who I had the privilege of working with for many years. I am sure many of us did our best to model our caregiving skills based on watching Donna’s skills, efficiency and compassion.
And such a great person to be with
out of work too!
Prayers and thoughts to you all during this very sad time!
Donna was a very wonderful caring woman , will be missed and remembered by so many .You all gave a beautiful tribute to her . Deepest Sympathy Neil and Roberta Pilsner
Donna was a very wonderful caring woman she will be missed. You gave a beautiful tribute to her.
our condolences to all your family.
Dear Vern and family. I was one of the lucky ones who got to meet your beautiful wife at work. Donna always had a smile for all. She was an amazing nurse and well loved.
Her passing will be so tough for you all. She went too early in life.
If Dom and I can help you and yours in any manner please don’t hesitate to let us know. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Pog, Andrea, Kent, Family members and friends – So very sorry to hear of Donna’s passing.
I met Donna in 1982 at the Providence and we worked together for a lot of years. Such a fabulous nurse. I believe many nurses that she mentored aspired to be the caregiver she was. I was one of them!
Not only a coworker – she was a wonderful, fun friend.
Donna’s Celebration of Life service was superb! Such a beautiful tribute to her.
Our hearts go out to you during this difficult time. Thoughts and prayers are with you.
Heaven has gained a beautiful angel.
I had the privilege of working with this lovely lady at Providence Place. She was a very pleasant, caring nurse and will certainly be missed by all who knew her.
My deepest condolences to Pog and all the Families! A tragedgic loss, and she is gone way too soon! Donna lived life with the biggest smile and heart…always available to all. As a family friend, she made me feel like one of the family…so open, kind and generous.
I know losing Donna will leave a huge hole in your hearts. Her laughter and spirit will not be forgotten. Big hugs All of you.
So sorry for your loss Pog and family, Donna will be missed by all!
My condolence Pog to you and your family
I am so sorry to hear of your loss.