Donna Jean Haldeman
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Donna Jean Haldeman, 79, of Honey Brook, passed away at her home on Wednesday, October 31, 2018. Born in Rapid City, South Dakota, she was the daughter of the late Meritt G. Wise and Jeraldine Vivian Villbrandt Wise.
Donna was an area resident most of her life . She was employed for many years at the former Drug Emporium in Exton, PA.
Donna enjoyed trips to Ocean City, MD and watching her favorite football team the Dallas Cowboys but most of all she loved spending time with her grandchildren.
She is survived by two children; Bradley Haldeman and wife Doreen of Coatesville and Janice Baker and husband Kevin of West Chester, nine grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and one brother Rick Wise of Honey Brook. She was preceded in death by one son Arthur Haldeman, Jr. and four siblings; Wanda Oberle Adams, Merritt "Butchie" Wise and Lylice "June" Wroten D-Agostino.
Funeral services will be private. Memorial donations may be made in Donna's memory to the National Kidney Foundation at www.kidney.org
Arrangements have been entrusted to Wilde Funeral Home of Parkesburg. Online condolences can be posted at www.wildefuneralhome.com
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Sorry for you loss
Sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great lady. She will be missed. Keep your head high cuz. Love ya
Sorry for your loss Janice. I
Sorry for your loss Janice. I enjoyed seeing your mother at Turkey Hill
Dear Mom
its been so rough losing you , I think about you every minute. I have so many regrets and so many what ifs but I know your at peace and I know you loved me . I am extremely sad that your family hasn’t even written on here let alone showing up to pay respects to you . But I know you were surrounded by the people that loved you minus a few that made it seem like they had to be there . But you already know that momma . Merritt is so brave he has been cleaning the house and missing you as we all are . Please watch over us and guide us in the right direction. I will forever and always love you Mom . Until we meet again ❤️
lovely lady, heart of gold
Donna was my mom's best friend. Having known her all of my life, she was bubbly and kind, but she'd tell you the truth without the sugar coating. I admired that. Mom often talked about dances at places with you, dating your brother "Butch" and doing each other's hair. It was always so fun to walk into Drug Emporium and hear all of the memories between you and Mom bantering back and forth. The biggest love in Donna's life was Janice. Her eyes shined when she talked of her. I met Janice in 1981 at Jim and Donna's house. She will never be forgotten. I found out too late that Donna passed. My Mother, who passed before Donna, just remembering the two of you, dancing the Twist, Jitterbug, Mashed Potato... brings softer memories of the teenaged years you shared, to my mind. I still hear your voice calling to me in the store...."Ginny! Ginny Garnett!!!"....and my response..."No Donna. I'm her daughter!"...and falling to the floor laughing. I love you and miss you. I know you loved Janice and that will carry on.❤