Donna Droz
December 22, 1934 ~ November 25, 2018
Donna Faye Droz, 83, of Miller, passed away Sunday, November 25, 2018 at her home surrounded by her family.
Memorial service was held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 29, 2018 at First Presbyterian Church, Miller with Rev. Brian Jones and Jesse Hammer officiating. Visitation was held from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, November 28, 208 at Reck Funeral Home, Miller. Burial will be at a later date at Hillcrest Cemetery, Miller.
Donna Faye Johnson was born December 22, 1934 to Jack and Mamie (Palmer) Johnson at Miller, SD. She attended school at Pleasant Valley Township and attended high school in Miller. After graduating high school in 1952, she was employed by Northwestern Bell Telephone Company as a telephone operator.
In 1954, she married the love of her life, Lowell Droz, and to this union, Jeanette, Sandra, and Gregory were born. She worked with her husband on the farm and enjoyed landscaping the lawns with assorted bushes, flowers and plants, growing a huge garden, watching birds, camping and fishing. She belonged to the South Hand Merry Workers club for many years. She enjoyed time spent with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In 1997 a house was purchased in Mesa, AZ where she and her husband enjoyed the winter months for many years. In 1999 the ranch was sold and they moved to Miller.
Thankful to have shared her life are her children: Jeanette Hastings, Sandra Holt, and Greg Droz (Shelly Hanks), all of Miller; the pride and joy of her life were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren: Harold (Renae) Hastings, Hayden and Hillary; Tera Holt (Mike Eells), Aryan, Ariel, Merrit and Madalynn; Jared (Kimberly) Holt; Karri (Jon) Arey; Bryan Droz and son, Peyton; Nikki (Craig) Jones, Emry and Kash; Lora (Gene) Holt, Ryan and Zane; Taylor Droz (Chelsea Davis) and Nora; Logan Single and Shantel Single; sister, Darlene (Wallace) Johnson, in-laws: Charles (Fern) Droz, Darlene (Jesse) Hammer, Carolyn (Marvin) Diede; a special friend, Lorraine Rediger; her faithful dog, Meeka; and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Earl Johnson; brothers-in-law: Clemmet Johnson, Gordon, and Howard Droz (infant); sister-in-law, Margaret (Carroll) Morford; and sister, Vivian Johnson.
Reck Funeral Home of Miller has been entrusted with Donna's arrangements.
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May God Bless all of you at this difficult time of your lives. Your Mom and Dad are together again. Remember all the good times and that will help you thru this chapter of your lives.
Sending our love and sympathy to Donna’s family. We are so sorry for your loss. We loved Donna and Lowell and had such good times with them when we were all in Arizona.
Sorry for your loss She was a beautiful lady Our Deepest Sympathy Dr. Dick and Kathy Splichal
Dear Jeanette, Sandra & Greg and families, I’m trying to imagine a world without your Mom and I find it impossible. She and your Dad helped to create the memories of my life. Their help, guidance and love shaped my life and I will be forever grateful.
Greg and Family So sorry to hear of Donna’s passing. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you all
Our condolences to all of the Droz family. Donna is a great lady and good friend to all. Keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this time of mourning. God Bless.
Sending our love to you all…Grandma Donna was a fantastic lady and loved so much. She hold a special place in my heart and will be missed.
Wonderful lady who raised 3 great kids, treasure the memories
So sorry to hear of the passing of your mother, our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
To all of you in the family, my thoughts and prayers are with you to hold to your faith during this time. Aunt Donna was so special to me and my family. I remember so many things about her, her big warm hug as she was always open and ready to welcome you into her heart and home. I loved her femininity and creativeness that went along with a strong resolve to be her own person. All of you please feel my hug from a distance.
It has been our honor and privilege to care for Donna. Thank you for allowing us to care and love on them. We hope you are finding peace and rest during this new transition. ~AseraCare Hospice Team
I am so sorry to find out recently about the passing of Donna. Donna was such a nice gal. I am sure she will be missed by all the friends and families of whom her life and great personality touched. You all have my sympathy. Donna Palmer ( Les Palmers wife)