Donna Mae Simonian
April 23, 1928 - July 17, 2012
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Donna Mae Simonian
April 23, 1928 - July 17, 2012
Obituary
Donna Mae Bauer Simonian, 84, of Huntington Beach, CA went home to be with her Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 17, 2012.
She was born to the late Eva and Edward Bauer in Culbertson, Nebraska on April 23, 1928. Growing up on the family farm and graduating from Culbertson High School in 1945, Donna was an avid fan of the University of Nebraska Cornhuskers. She moved to Los Angeles in the 1940’s and married Ashot Sam Simonian in 1953. Together they raised 8 children in Whittier then Montebello, CA prior to relocating to Orange County.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother and is preceded in death by her brother Harold Bauer and sister Jean Miller. Donna is survived by her husband Ashot Sam Simonian; brother Donn Bauer and 8 children: Linda Simonian, Cindy Simonian, Teri Robertson, Jeff Simonian, Steven Simonian, Sondra Colby, Connie Der Torossian and Craig Simonian, as well as 11 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Donna was a loving, caring mother who enjoyed traveling, singing, playing the organ, and spending time with her family.
A celebration of her life will be held at Mariners Church in Irvine on Saturday, August 4th at 2:00 PM.
29 responses to Donna Mae Simonian
Kimberly Kalander says:
July 25, 2012
It was inspiring for me to watch how Donna’s family took such compassionate care of her the last few years. She had a great sense of humour and will be missed.
Kimberly Kalander says:
July 25, 2012
Lit a candle in memory of Donna Mae Simonian
Teri Robertson says:
July 25, 2012
Dear Simonian family
Please accept our deepest sympathies for the loss of your mother. We will never forget the good times we shared with her and her hospitality when we were new to LA. We pray that God blesses her soul and grant you patience in these difficult times.
Love,
Galoust, Valentine and Hermineh Pakhanians
Bri Simonian says:
July 26, 2012
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Carolyn Weidell says:
July 26, 2012
My memory of Donna was of a wonderfully open, accepting person, and I will always remember how much she adored her children. The loss of someone so significant in your life is never easy, and my thoughts are with the entire Simonian family as you cope with and begin to accept the loss of such a loving mother, dear person and friend. Love to all of you.
Carolyn Weidell