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Donna Marie Goebel

August 27, 2014
Grand Rapids, MI

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GOEBEL, DONNA Donna Marie Goebel, aged 91, passed away peacefully Wednesday, August 27. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Jack Goebel. Surviving are her son, John (Judy) Goebel of Elkhart, IN and Breckenridge, CO; daughter, Gretchen (Robert) Beals of Alto, MI; grandchildren, Dan (Jennifer) Collins of Belmont, MI, Amy (Hill) Henry of Knoxville, TN, and Jay (Mellenie) Goebel of Centennial, CO; also six great-grandchildren, Amber and Hunter Collins, Sam and Kate Henry, Ryder and Cash Goebel and a special friend, John Jaspers, of Grand Rapids. She was a lifelong resident of Grand Rapids, but traveled much of the world which included art classes at Oxford University, Cambridge. The joys of her life were her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. As she said, "each one was different but perfect in his/her own way." She loved nature, art, studying architecture and archeology, sunny days and chocolate. Since January 2014, she has resided at the Greenhouse of Porter Hills. The family especially appreciates the loving care and friendship that Donna received from all the staff members at the Greenhouse. In keeping with her wishes a cremation has taken place. A memorial service is planned for October 11 in the meeting house at Porter Hills Village. The details of the service will be published the week of October 6. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the

Alzheimer's Association

, Frederik Meijer Gardens & Sculpture Park, or the Wellfield Botanic Gardens in Elkhart, IN. The family is being served by: