Donna Wilson

Donna L. Wilson 90 of Grand Forks, ND passed away on Monday December 25, 2017, at Valley Eldercare Center in Grand Forks, ND after a courageous battle with cancer. Donna L. Barta, the daughter of Mary (Heston) And Wesley Barta, was born August 12, 1927 in Grand Forks, ND. Donna married Marvin L. Wilson on February 21 1946 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Grand Forks, ND. Marvin was a firefighter in Grand Forks for many years. After Marvin passed away on May 4, 1982, she taught herself how to crochet. She crocheted afghans for the firefighters who retired every year, as well as giving to friends and family members. Donna was a long-time employee with the Pillsbury Co. where she worked for 26 years until her retirement. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church and a member of the VFW Women’s Auxiliary. She was a loving mother and grandmother and her greatest joy was being around her grandchildren and great grandchildren.  Donna is survived by her children Marvette(Thomas)Zimmer, Roger Wilson, Thomas (Rebecca) Wilson, and Laurie Wilson.  Brothers: George Barta and Virgil (Agnes) Barta, Sisters: Georgianna Gooden, Gayle(Larry) Bangle, George Berntson, and Robert (Gwen) Berntson, 8 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. Preceded in death are her parents, husband Marvin, four sisters, one brother, and her daughter-in-law Gail Wilson. Thank you to the Riverside neighborhood nursing staff who took good care of our mother at Valley Eldercare and Altru Hospice. And Dr. Denchev and staff at Altru Cancer Center for their kindness and compassion at a very difficult time. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Amundson Funeral Home, Grand Forks. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the start of the service. Burial will be held in Calvary Cemetery, Grand Forks.