Donna Re (Ward) Golden was born on December 10, 1936 in Shenandoah, Iowa, the daughter of William Samuel and Hazel Marie (Kier) Ward. Donna entered into eternal peace on Tuesday morning, June 21, 2011 at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Donna's early years were spent in Shenandoah where she attended school. On February 19, 1955 she was united in marriage to Allen Golden at the Broadway United Methodist Church in Council Bluffs. The couple made their first home in Council Bluffs and later returned to Shenandoah to raise their family.

Donna worked for Lake's Nursery, Hansen's Jewelry, and later for Allen at State Farm Insurance as his secretary. She was a dedicated wife, mother and grandmother. She was a member of PTA and the First Baptist Church in Shenandoah.

Donna loved drawing, hand sewing, being a good friend, and trying her best to help others solve their problems. She just loved her children and grandchildren so much. Everyone who knew Donna loved her. She used to pierce the ears of girls from all over Southwest Iowa. She loved the outdoors and embraced life. She especially loved to dress up for Halloween, and was even on the Dr. San Guinary Creature Feature Show out of Omaha. She never let the grass grow under her feet. A legacy that she wanted to pass on to the next generation.

She was preceded in death by her parents. Those left to honor her memory include her husband Allen Golden; children Steven Golden and Bambi Wilson; grandchildren Jordan Golden, Tessa Golden, Seth Golden, Olivia Behm, and Aubrey Muffley-Graham; great-grandchildren Hunter and Gage Graham; other relatives and many friends.