Donna Lee Elizabeth Reifert

Donna Lee Elizabeth Marie Robinson Reifert passed away peacefully at home on the morning of October 4, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Donna was a cherished mother, wife, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend. She could often be found tending to her beautiful gardens, reading a good book, talking with her best friend Sue, or spending time with her beloved animals. Her happiest times, however, were spent with her husband of 51 years, Jim, and their daughters, grandchildren and grand-puppies.

Donna was born in the small town of Wilmerding, PA. on June 14, 1947. The memories of her time spent in Wilmerding with her loving family were ones she would always cherish and gave her great comfort throughout her life. After being bicoastal during her childhood, her family eventually settled in Southern California. Donna graduated from Canoga Park High School and then earned her B.A. in History from the California State University, Northridge. She received her teaching credential and worked as an elementary school teacher before becoming a wife and mother. Once her daughters were born, Donna lovingly dedicated her time to raising her girls. She was their best friend and champion in everything they did. In 1984, Jim, Donna and the girls moved to Northern California, settling in Winters, where she would live for the rest of her life.

When her daughters got older, Donna went back to school to pursue a second career in the medical field. She worked at Kaiser Permanente, Vacaville for 18 years, before retiring in 2013. In 2009 her first grandchild Gagie was born, followed by Olivia a few years later. She spent every moment of her retirement that she could with them, making sure they knew how much grandma loved and adored them.

Donna's greatest love and source of pride was her family. Donna leaves behind her husband Jim, daughters Jamie and Janna, and grandchildren, Gagie and Olivia. She will also be greatly missed by her beloved brothers Richard (Jo), Brian (Teresa), Joe, and Jim (Lori). She was welcomed into heaven by her mother Audrey, her father Donald, and three sisters Jackie, Michelle, and Carol. She has also been happily reunited with the many pets she had loved throughout her life.

Donna will be remembered for her unwavering kindness and her generous, loyal, and loving heart. Her absence in this life has left our hearts broken, but our memories of her will forever bring us laughter, joy and a great sense of gratitude that we were blessed to have had her in our lives.

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