Obituary of Donna Jeanette Esterwold

Donna Jeanette Esterwold, 76, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away peacefully in her Simi Valley home on Oct 3, 2014, with family by her side. Donna along with her sister Joyce was born to Hilton and Wilma Anderson. Donna lived her entire life in beautiful Southern California where she raised her children and made numerous dear friends. She retired from Kavlico as a Credit Manager where she worked for over 17 years. Donna attended West Valley Christian Church in West Hills, CA. Donna is survived by her five children Kimra (Tim) Wiggins, Laura Monteverde Shaw, Mitchell (Ellen) Esterwold, Richard (Deanna) Esterwold and Bonnie (Lane) Coughlin; ten grandchildren BJ Davis, Michael (Becky) Monteverde, Brian Monteverde, Dillon Shaw, Janelle (James) Purnell, Vanessa (Josh) Oransky, Meagan Esterwold, Ricky Esterwold, Kayla Coughlin and Keelan Coughlin; and five great grandchildren Gianna Davis, Kayla Wiggins, Jovan Davis, River Purnell and Leo Esterwold; her sister Joyce McCrimmon and her children and grandchildren. Nothing was more important to Donna than her family. Being a mother and grandmother was her greatest joy and achievement in life. She was always kind and her love was unconditional. She loved her sweets, gardening, tending to her potted plants, tea parties, and her beloved dog Abby who never left her side. Donna loved the snow, the country side, feeding the deer and wildlife in Spokane and rejoiced in the beauty of it all. She loved decorating for Christmas and all the other holidays. She loved watching the birds and filling their birdfeeders in her backyard. She also loved reading magazines and cook books while listening to county, blue grass and gospel music. A memorial service will be held in her honor on Saturday, October 11 at 10:00 AM, at Rose Family Funeral Home, 4444 Cochran St., Simi Valley, California 93063. Burial will immediately follow at the Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery, 22601 Lassen St., Chatsworth. Following the burial, a reception will be held at the Esterwold/Coughlin residence in Simi Valley. Our mother is now at peace with our Lord and will live forever in our hearts. Her family would like to thank everyone for their prayers and encouraging words during these last few difficult weeks. If you wish to make a donation in lieu of sending flowers, a donation can be made to: Alzheimer's Association, P.O. 96011, Washington, D.C. 20090-6011. www.alz.org