Donna Duncan

Donna Mae Yepsen Duncan, 86, passed away April 19 in Goodyear, Ariz.

Donna was born in Kanawa and grew up in Jefferson. Donna married William L. Duncan and they became parents of Ronna, Jeffrey and Todd.

Donna and Bill raised their family in Falls Church, Va., and Golden, Colo., and retired in Goodyear.

Donna was preceded in death by her parents, Ralph and Verola Yepsen; brother Arlon Yepsen and his wife, Marjorie; brother Jack Yepsen; sister Nadine Yepsen Lynch and her husband, Jay Lynch; sister Joann Yepsen Corcoran and her husband, Harry “Bud” Corcoran; and nephew Daniel Corcoran.

Donna is survived by her husband, Bill Duncan; her children: Ronna Duncan and her husband, Charles; Jeffrey Duncan and his wife, Cathy; and Todd Duncan; seven grandchildren (Ryan, Gianna, Paige, Julianna, Alexandria, Kylee and Wyatt); and one great-grandchild (Jacob); twin brother Donald Yepsen and his wife, Alice; sister-in-law Lea Yepsen; many beloved nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Our family chain is broken, and nothing seems the same, but as God calls us one by one, the chain will link again.

A service celebrating Donna’s life will take place in Jefferson on a date yet to be determined.

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