Donna Lou Coates

1930 ~ 2022

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Donna Lou Christensen Coates, age 91, passed away on April 3, 2022. She was born on June 1, 1930, to William Larsen and Sarah Elizabeth Alvey Christensen.
Donna married Jack William Coates on July 25, 1958, later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on November 16, 1976.
At 24 years, she joined the United States Marine Corps, serving the rank of Sargent from October 13, 1954, to October 12, 1957. She was especially proud to have marched in Eisenhower’s inauguration parade.
An active church member, she loved doing genealogy. She enjoyed her years of holding various job duties at the Magna Senior Center with all her many friends who always kept in touch.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack in August of 1994, her sister, Arlene, and her brothers, Bill, and Jerry.
Donna is survived by sons, John (Charlotte) from Walkerville, MT, Joe (Pam) from Kearns, Utah, Jay (Cheryl) from Blackfoot, Idaho, and Jeff Coates from West Valley City, Utah. 7 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great-grandchildren.
“Love you mom”, our guardian angel.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, April 8, 2022, at 11:00 am, at Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel, 1950 East Dimple Dell Road, Sandy, Utah. Viewings will be held on Thursday, April 7, 2022, from 6:00 – 8:00 pm and Friday from 10:00 – 10:45 am, both at Larkin Sunset Gardens. Interment will follow in the Garden of Devotion at Larkin Sunset Gardens.


Guestbook/Condolences

I just wanna say that you have been the most kind sweethearted mother-in-law that a person could ask for you have always acknowledged me and my family and we thank you for that we are lucky to have you to be a part of our family and I You and your beautiful smile will be missed say hello to Jack and my mother rest in peace TAMMY


- TAMMY WATERS

Love you mom.


- Jeff

I was never really able to meet or get to know her, but I know Jeff, and he must have had a wonderful mom!


- Bret

How do you say goodbye to an angel? Aunt Donna was my second mom and friend. She was one of the best parts of my childhood. She always had a warm smile and a big hug that was filled with love. I cannot express the sorrow that I feel without her. As I go through life, I will always be grateful that I had the privilege to Know her. I will forever miss her and her sweet soul.


- Nickie Johnston

We have so enjoyed visiting with Donna. She is a sweet, wonderful person. I am sure God greeted her with open arms. We will miss her. So sorry for your lose.


- Diane De Man

We are so sad to hear of Donna’s passing. She will always be loved and remembered for her bright smile and kind words each time we ran into each other. Hugs and prayers of comfort to the boys (men) and their families.


- Ted and Ramona (Lobato) Clark